Backing Hammer English (Traditional) Size:18 ounce All are backed with paper

All are backed with paper which make them easy to apply after being glued

the Reversible Black & Red paper is created by hand-laminating and crumpling two contrasting sheets of unryu with a neutral polyvinyl acetate-based adhesive

Traditional spring divider made of high quality steel with two points and a fine adjustment thumbscrew

She details and illustrates the steps involved in the nearly 30 necessary binding operations: collating and paging

Not intended for use with a hammer

Backing Hammer English (Traditional) Size:18 ounce All are backed with paperThe English backing hammer is used for rounding and backing the spine of a book. It is the traditional model used by professional bookbinders. The convex face is suited for rounding the spine and the opposing claw helps shape the ridge and shoulder during the backing process. Polished and coated high grade Sheffield steel head with a hickory shaft. At 14 ounces, it is an ideal weight for the rounding and backing process.