Clamshell Box - Part 6 - Assemble and Finish

The spine strip is covered, the box is assembled with a standing press. Smaller boxes can be finished, preferably, in nipping presses but also with weights (passive pressure). The aggressive pressure of a press will insure a tighter bond and will also squeeze any trapped air out of the space between the case and a tray. In any case, don't leave the box under aggressive pressure longer than 10-15 minutes, the fabric may become compressed and shiny where the pressure is greatest.

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[Ceropegia]

Thank you all for the comments, it gives me pleasure that my work is helpful and appreciated, Thank you again, Sage

[Ceropegia]

Thank you, it was an effort to get this out and I appreciate your comments.

[153naomi]

Thank you for your video. They are rare and perfect. I want to ask if it would be possible to show how to properly trim the book by stapling (not glued). If the cutter wedges drawn somehow to get deformed spine of the book. Many thanks also for others.

[jbyeats]

Superb piece of work .

This series should be essential watching for all bookbinding apprentices & anyone

else seriously interested in this wonderful craft.

In this ' virtual world ' it is so inspiring to watch someone as gifted as yourself

' create such functional, fine, beautiful & REAL objects '

LONG MAY YOU CONTINUE.

Many thanks for all the work & effort in making this series. jb.

[zimgeo]

Thank you for your willingness to put forth this teaching video. I have watched all of them thus far and have learnt alot from you. Once again thank you.

[oldironandy]

Thank you so much for this series. It is a joy to watch a true craftsman at work.

[Saavik256]

I've learned a lot from your videos, especially in terms of English language terminology. When I was in school we mostly used German and Serbocroatian terminology. Many thanks!

[irishguy13]

A lot of work was really well done here. Design, method, editing, communication, attention to detail...impressive. (Is it too early to consider leather? lol ;)

[foxholewilly]

Beautiful work. It is one thing to be a gifted craftsman, and yet another to so freely share it with the world. Thank you.

[PeriodWoodworker]

Great craftsmanship. Thank you.