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Nipping press machine manufacturer,edge squaring press. A process of reducingknocking out the swell in the spine of threadsewn bookblocks or gathered foldedforms signatures being prepared for hardcase or soft cover perfect binding. The book press is an essential tool for many steps in bookbinding including pressing books and can apply a great deal of pressure. Diy book press tips for bookbinding sea lemon sea lemon. Book binding press nipping press large a4 hand made in. Home binding binding tools bookbinding nipping press. Bookbinding supplies handmade bookbinding equipment in. Ensures the bookblocks are rectangular in shape and free from extreme gradients in the foldedsewn area for quality and enhanced life of the book.
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