Tools every traditional binder needs to know ⟡ Awl About Bookbinding, Ep. 4
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Tools and equipment mentioned in order:
⟡ backing press or job backer
⟡ board shears
⟡ kutrimmer (board shear alternative)
⟡ horizontal plough
⟡ vertical plough (horizontal plough alternative)
⟡ punching cradle
⟡ sewing frame
⟡ lead shot weights
⟡ F-clamps
⟡ lying press (used interchangeably with finishing press at AAB)
⟡ simple book press
⟡ brass edged boards
⟡ press boards for edge gilding
⟡ backing irons
⟡ compression press
⟡ nipping press
⟡ acrylic boards
⟡ litho stones for leather paring
⟡ corian countertop or glass (litho stone alternatives)
⟡ aluminum flashing (pressing tins)
⟡ dense foam sheets
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