Bookbinding Tools & Equipment
The products below represent a selection of our current tools and accessories. The prices are inclusive of VAT.
All of these products are available in-store or by mail order. To make further enquiries please contact us.
Paring Knives
| Code | Product | Description |
| SPOKE | Spoke shave | For paring large areas of leather |
| SPOKEB | Spoke shave blades | Spares for above |
| PKNIFE | Paring knife | Left handed - for edges |
| PKNIFE | Paring knife | Right handed - for edges |
| FPKNIFE | French paring knife | All purpose with wood handle |
| SBSFIX | Scharf-Fix | For edge paring and making very thin labels |
| SFBLADE | Scharf-Fix Blades | 10 spare blades for Scharf-Fix |
Knives and Shears and Scalpels
| Code | Product | Description |
| SKNIFE | Clip-point knife | A useful all-round knife |
| STKNIFE | Stanley type knife | Retractable |
| STBLADE | Stanley blades | 5 pack |
| TEFSHR | Teflon shears | Ultra-sharp, resistant to glue |
| PBISHE8 | Binders shears | 8" - for cutting cloth and leather |
| PBISHE9 | Binders shears | 9" - for cutting cloth and leather |
| PCURSCI | Curved scissors | 4" - smaller for delicate work |
| PSEWSCI | Sewing scissors | 5" - smaller for delicate work |
SCALPELS AND BLADES
| Code | Product | Description | Image |
| HANDL3 | Scalpel handle | No.3 | |
| HANDLE4 | Scalpel handle | No.4 | |
| HANDL5 | Scalpel handle | No.7 | |
| HANDLE9 | Scalpel handle | No.9 | |
| BLADE10 | Scalpel Blades 10 | 5 pack. Use with No.3 Handle |
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| BLADE10A | Scalpel Blades 10A | 5 pack. Use with No.3 Handle |
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| BLADE11 | Scalpel Blades 11 | 5 pack. Use with No.3 Handle |
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| BLADE12 | Scalpel Blades 12 | 5 pack. Use with No.3 Handle |
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| BLADE15 | Scalpel Blades 15 | 5 pack. Use with No.3 Handle |
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| BLADE20 | Scalpel Blades 20 | 5 pack. Use with No.4 Handle |
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| BLADE21 | Scalpel Blades 21 | 5 pack. Use with No.4 Handle |
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| BLADE22A | Scalpel Blades 22A | 5 pack. Use with No.4 Handle |
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| BLADE23 | Scalpel Blades 23 | 5 pack. Use with No.4 Handle |
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| BLADE24 | Scalpel Blades 24 | 5 pack. Use with No.4 Handle |
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| BLADE25 | Scalpel Blades 25 | 5 pack. Use with No.4 Handle |
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| BLADE25A | Scalpel Blades 25A | 5 pack. Use with No.4 Handle |
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| BLADE26 | Scalpel Blades 26 | 5 pack. Use with No.4 Handle |
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| BLADE27 | Scalpel Blades 27 | 5 pack. Use with No.4 Handle |
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| XXXXX | Scalpel Blades | Box of 100 Blades - All types | |
| HANDL3R | Retractable scalpel | Small bladed craft knife |
Cutting Mats
| Code | Product | Description |
| CUTMATA1 | Self-healing cutting mat - double sided | 600x900mm |
| CUTMATA2 | Self-healing cutting mat - double sided | 450x600mm |
| CUTMATA3 | Self-healing cutting mat - double sided | 300x450mm |
| CUTMATA4 | Self-healing cutting mat - double sided | 210x297mm |
Binding Tools
| Code | Product | Description |
| SPRDIV | Spring Dividers | 6 " - An essential bookbinding tool |
| BH | Backing hammer | Wide headed hammer for backing and rounding - CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE |
| POLIRON | Polishing Iron | Long handled iron |
| NIPPERS | Bandnippers | Traditional box-joint with chrome plated handles - CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE |
| Knocking-down Iron | Made from high grade hardened steel with grip | |
| KDST | Knocking down stick | Made from beech with lead-inner weight |
Paper Punches
| Code | Product | Description |
| PRICKER | Light bodkin | Hand-made |
| PDRILL | Paper drill | Makes holes for post binders - 5mm bit |
| DRILLBIT | Paper drill bits | 3mm & 4mm priced individually |
Folders
| Code | Product | Description | Image |
| BF6 | 6" Bone | Pointed end |
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| BF6C | 6" Bone | Pointed and curved |
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| BF8C | 8" Bone | Pointed and curved |
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| BF8 | 8" Bone | Rounded ends and straight |
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| BF6TS | Teflon | Small - does not burnish paper |
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| BF6TL | Teflon | Large - does not burnish paper |
Wooden Equipment
This versatile and compact piece of equipment is easy to use and will cut book edges and boards accurately and cleanly. It will cut up to a maximum thickness of 45mm and takes sheet sizes up to A3. The plough is made from lacquered birch plywood and solid ash. It has a long blade that also comes with a blade sharpening device. Packed flat for transit with easy assembly instructions.
Vertical Plough 
| Code | Product |
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SBVP |
Vertical Plough |
| Code | Product | Size (cm) |
| SBFP | Shepherds Finishing press | 40 (daylight) |
| FINPRES | Beech Finishing Press | Small |
| FINPREL | Beech Finishing Press | Medium |
| FINPREVL | Beech Finishing Press | Large |
| SPFORM | Spine Former | Large |
| SFBEL | Sewing Frame (Belgium) | Medium |
| SBSF | Shepherds Sewing frame | 45 wide |
| BBD12 | Backing boards (brass edged) | 30 long (12") |
| BBD18 | Backing boards (brass edged) | 45 long (18") |
These products are made from French beech taken from sustainable forests.
Second Hand Equipment
We carry a range of second-hand equipment in-store. These products are sold on behalf of our customers and as such we accept no liability for defects etc. We usually carry a range of letter-tools, presses, ploughs etc. Delivery to areas in and around London can be arranged. You should however be aware that this equipment is extremely heavy and the cost of delivery is reflected in this.