November 2014


Traditional Bookbinding Technique

We are now selling, Nick Cowlishaw's excellent 'How To' DVD's, Traditional Bookbinding Technique. There are three double DVD's in the set, Casebinding, Forwarding and Covering in Leather.

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£28.00 each (10% discount if all 3 are purchased)

Detailed information on the content of these beautifully produced DVD's
can be viewed by clicking on the images above.

(subject to shipping charges and VAT where applicable)

Alum Tawed Pigskin

We are delighted to announce that after a very long absence, Alum Tawed Pig is back in stock.

Alum Tawed Leathers are known for their archival qualities, phenomenal strength and longevity. The Alum Tawed Pig is produced in a white shade.

Average Skin Size: 1.21 - 1.30m² (13 - 14ft²). Approximate cut size:
'A' quality skins will yield clean panels of approximately 75 x 75cm
'B' quality skins will yield clean panels suitable for A4 Bindings
'C' quality skins will are suitable for spines. small pieces, sewing thongs, etc.
Standard Substance: 0.9mm
Colours available: White
Grades: A, B and C (C grades are also available to purchase as half-skins)

Prices for single skins:
Grade A - £334.00 per skin
Grade B - £264.00 per skin
Grade C - £126.00 per skin
Grade C Half skin - £75.00 per skin

Quantity discounts are available

The Alum Tawed Pig can be viewed and purchased online by clicking here

(subject to shipping charges and VAT where applicable)

Sharpening Guides

We are excited to launch two Arrotino Sharpening Guides. The first for the English Paring Knife and the second for Spokeshabe blades.

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The first beech guide is designed for use with the English paring knife. It is simple to operate, and even inexperienced users can produce outstanding results. It is approximately 25cm (9") long.

£40.00 each

The 'Arrotino' English Paring Knife Sharpening Guide can be viewed and purchased online by clicking here

 

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The second beech guide is designed for use with a spokeshave blade modified for paring leather, i.e. with a bevel angle reduced from 25 - 30 degrees down to approx. 10 degrees. It is simple to operate and even inexperienced users can produce outstanding results. It is approximately 15cm (6") long.

£30.00 each

The 'Arrotino' Spokeshave Sharpening Guide can be viewed and purchased online by clicking here

(both Sharpening Guide are subject to shipping charges and VAT where applicable)