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In VOLUME VI of the Bookbinders Workshop Instructional Series videos, Master Bookbinder Michael Chrisman presents a lengthy overview of the necessary "tools of the trade" in bookbinding, as well as many unique and helpful techniques in book restoration. Many of these techniques are what have aided Mr. Chrisman's reputation of being an "historic style" bookbinder. He emphasizes the great importance of historically correct work, and how to preserve the integrity and original materials whenever possible. Also taught is how to consolidate dry, powdery leather. A fine collection of selected techniques that even veterans (not just beginners) have found very helpful. Over 2 1/2 hours of concise, forthright instruction.
- Michael L. Chrisman is a world recognized master bookbinder and rare book conservator/restorer. Mr. Chrisman is also a former rare book conservator at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., where he was one of the five conservators of the President Thomas Jefferson Collection Conservation Project. His fine restorations and design bindings are found in public and private libraries throughout the Americas and Europe.
DISC ONE Introduction Tools–Folders, Clamps and knives Tools–Spine Roller Tools–Brushes, Rules and Scalpels Tools–Miscellaneous Tools and Sewing Supplies pH Testing Tools–Hammers, Shears and Dividers Sewing Keys, Straight Edge Ribbon and Tape Spine Lining Material Small Vises, Anvils and Weights Foils for Tooling Adhesives Making Inexpensive Weights Making a Marble Work Surface
DISC TWO Evaluating a Cloth Bound Book for Repair Loose or Detached Pages Removing the Cover Preparing the Text Block Preparing the Original Cover and Headbands for Re-use Lifting the Endpapers Reattaching the Endpapers Gluing and Lining the Spine Attaching the Headbands Preparing the Cover to Receive the Text Block Re-fitting the Text Block with the Original Cover Working the Hinge and Replacing the End Sheets Attaching the Board and Repairing a Detached End Sheet Final Thoughts
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Basic Tools Introduction and Cloth Repair 
