DescriptionA bookbinders hammer is used to round the spine of a text block. These hammers are unique in that they have a dome shaped head, and a claw end without a notch that is rounded smooth. We have three styles available.English Pattern (blue) A forged steel hammer with a round dome face and fine details. Head is approximately 1.5" in diameter, overall length is 10" and weighs 1 lb. French Pattern (black) Long sought after and now back in stock. Imported from England, The hammer has a larger round 1.75" diameter head, an overall length of 12" and weighs 1 lb.The Square French pattern hammer is a unique hammer in its size and weight. It is significantly heavier than the other hammers (24 oz - 675 grams) and its pronounced square dome head is very useful for rounding.
bookbinding hammer – Peachey Conservation
Bookbinding and its auxiliary branches . Smyth Gluing and Gumming Machine.E. C. Fuller. REDUCING SEWING SWELL. Sewed books are often too thick for compact binding,and the backs should be reduced before trimming.
DescriptionA pair of wedge shaped hardwood boards with steel faced beveled edges. The wedge shaped design concentrates the force exerted on the text
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A hammer traditionally used by leather workers and cobblers. The head of the hammer is wide, and smoothly rounded and heavy; ideal for rounding the
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