Backing Hammer English (Traditional) Size:18 ounce is very soft and pliable

is very soft and pliable

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Hollander's complete instructions for making a flat back journal and clam shell box to hold the journal

She details and illustrates the steps involved in the nearly 30 necessary binding operations: collating and paging

Not intended for use with a hammer

Backing Hammer English (Traditional) Size:18 ounce is very soft and pliableThe English backing hammer is used for rounding and backing the spine of a book. It is the traditional model used by professional bookbinders. The convex face is suited for rounding the spine and the opposing claw helps shape the ridge and shoulder during the backing process. Polished and coated high grade Sheffield steel head with a hickory shaft. At 14 ounces, it is an ideal weight for the rounding and backing process.