Re: [BKARTS] rebinding a broken paperback binding

[Abi Sutherland <abi@xxxxxxxxxx>]

> >Which brings me to this query:
> >My next "big" investment will be in a finishing press.


> I've seen home made versions that make use of carriage bolts
> and wing nuts.  Google image search shows this one

Instructions for making a variety of finishing presses using carriage bolts
or threaded rod and wing nuts, or antique clamps if you have them, on my
site:
http://bookweb.sunpig.com/equipment/wkpress.htm

Two important things if making such a press yourself:
1.  Make sure the grain of the wood all runs the same way, so if things warp
slightly they "cup" one another
2.  Make sure the cheeks are *absolutely even* before drilling for your
threaded rods


Abi
abi@xxxxxxxxxx
http://www.bookweb.sunpig.com
- the email of the species is deadlier than the mail -

---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.742 / Virus Database: 495 - Release Date: 19/08/2004

             ***********************************************

                       Spring[binding]Hath Sprung
         Worldwide Springback Bind-O-Rama and Online Exhibition
            Full information at <http://www.philobiblon.com>
                   ENTRY DEADLINE -- September 1, 2004

      Book_Arts-L FAQ and Archive at: <http://www.philobiblon.com>
             ***********************************************