Dryad bookbinding tools

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The Dryad is a combination Plough and Finishing Press. Made of heavy beech, it is an absolute workhorse for bookbinding as it can be used for so many binding functions. My husband being fairly handy with woodworking tools constructed the tub stand from my sketch. We had enough leftover oak-veneer plywood from previous project to construct the tub according to the sketch.

The tub allows space for the book block to hang straight and square under the press while the binder is working on the top side of the press. In the above photo, the Dryad press with the finishing angled side up holds a pair of backing irons with a text block between them. I can also use this side to hold the binding when I am sewing headbands or lining the spine. Then flip the Dryad Press to the plough side.

This side is flat with a depressed track for the plough unit with a sharp blade to fit into and glide along as it trims the book edges. The Dryad press enables the ploughing of the text block, as well as sanding and painting the edges. By manually gliding the flat side of the knife over the rails of the press, it cuts the text block clean and flat. And gives your hands exercise in the process — good thing I am ambidextrous. The ribbons of cut paper fall to the inside of the tub stand.

This is a horizontal plough that can hold larger book blocks than a compact vertical plough. The horizontal plough is also an advantage when working a book block with a sewn-on-cord binding. The binding can be easily aligned square for edge ploughing, which is difficult to achieve on a vertical plough. Oil Pastels Oil Sticks and Crayons.

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