Bookbinding Plough

Name/Title

Bookbinding Plough

Entry/Object ID

2021.16.40

Description

Bookbinding plough made of wood, metal and plastic

Use

Used by fine binders to trim a textblock to produce smooth, even edges. A book is placed in the press of the plough and a blade is drawn perpendicular to the book along the length of the textblock, slicing through it a few sheets at a time.

Collection

Historic

Dimensions

Height

8.5 cm

Width

34 cm

Material

Wood, Metal, Plastic