Backing irons steel edged backing boards bookbinding book binding repair....1904, US $84.00 – Picture 0

Backing irons steel edged backing boards bookbinding book binding repair....1904, US $84.00 – Picture 1

Backing Irons Steel Edged Backing Boards Bookbinding Book Binding Repair....1904

US $84.00

Stockton, California, United States
Jan 30th

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Affordable Binding Equipment "Quality and Integrity have no fear of time." "Affordable" doesn't mean cheaply made, just quality made simply. This is set (2) of steel edged backing irons or backing boards that I build (sole proprietor cabinetmaker, 32 years ). NOTE: the finishing press shown holding the backing irons is NOT a part of this sale. It can be bought as a separate item. These are used to “back” (form) the spine of text block before casing in. The text block is placed between the 2 boards in a press with a small portion exposed and then shaped with a backing hammer. They are made from 1/2" Baltic birch plywood with a hardwood lip and are 6” wide and 14-1/2” long. The bevel on the steel is 30 degrees and is glued and screwed on. These are made to fit the finishing press I sell. These are NOT wedged shaped but there is enough pressure at the irons to press the text block tight to back the spine. The inner part that touches the text block is covered with white plastic laminate, the same that is used for kitchen countertops. This makes the boards waterproof and easy to clean. It also makes it easy to remove glue from them. The steel has a very small radius to keep it from cutting into the paper when backing. All exposed wood is sealed with danish oil finish and hard waxed to a smooth natural finish. There is also a radius at the bottom so the boards don't press an indentation into your text block. The lip is an improvement over the traditional design. When placing the book in the press, there is no more fiddling around trying to keep the book lined up with the boards, keeping the boards lined up with each other, while trying to keep the whole thing from falling through the press; these boards automatically line up and stop at the lip (see second pic). Also, the steel is covered on the text block side with the laminate so the only paper that will touch the steel will be the small radius part. This alleviates any concern there might be for any rust or steel particles rubbing off on the text block while backing. A tip on backing hammers: buy an automotive body hammer. They are the same thing as a backing hammer and half the price.... Also, I build a compete line of hand bookbinding equipment; go to "see other items" above right or the website. A plough, papermaking press, and letterpress proofing press are available on the website. I can also make customs sizes of all the equipment I build. If there is something that you are looking for and can't find, I might be able to build that for you, too! All custom orders are handled through the website. Contact me there. I have been building/selling on eBay since 2002. For other equipment and information, google: affordablebindingequipment or affordbindequipment Shipped by UPS ground. Note: Signature will be required on UPS shipment. I have had several items stolen from front porches and so have to institute this security measure. If you buy more than one item, I can combine shipping costs as noted. California residents to pay 9 % sales tax. NOTE: I reserve the right to cancel any and all sales to ANY third party shipping companies who ship to overseas buyers, including ACI Express. I will only sell directly to the end buyer. Affordable Binding Equipment is a subsidiary of Heritage Crafted Interiors.