"The grain of the leather must run parallel to the spine." - Important technical principle throughout the history of binding.

Not attributed to a specific individual.

This rule emphasizes the importance of understanding materials and their properties. Adhering to this principle ensures the leather will flex properly and resist cracking.

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While pride may be a sin, there is a certain level obtained when your apprentice does a fantastic job on her first paperback to hardcover rebind and nails it.

More details on Sharon's project tomorrow with lots of pictures!

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New sewing endbands video on the BOOKFORGE Patreon page for you to watch. Check it out now!

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Sometimes, not all the paste down material comes off, so it's sanding time for these boards. You don't want any relief under the pastedowns, nor do you want the old material coming loose later under the new pastedown.

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Before and after images of rodent-chewed book board restoration from the 19th-century.

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Old leather removal from a 19th-century book board.

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...and the removal continues!

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The removal of old bookcloth.

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