Posted in Uncategorized on December 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you for making 2009 a great year. It has been a pleasure meeting everyone in the book binding/arts community.
I hope to continue to serve the community and make new friends in the coming year.
I will return in 2010 with a new batch of hand made tools.
Thank you
and
Happy New Year
Posted in Uncategorized on October 27, 2009 | 2 Comments »
SOLD
Folder: Gabon Ebony
Box: Walnut, African Rosewood
Box and folder available from my Etsy store.
Posted in Uncategorized on October 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I am pleased to announce that Colophon Book Arts Supply will have some of my Ebony Folders at the Guild of Book workers Standards of Excellence Seminar in San Francisco.
If you will be attending the seminar, please feel free to inquire about the Ebony Folders.
Posted in "Bone" Folder, Book Arts Tools, Book Binding Tools, rosewood folder, tagged "Bone" Folder, Book Arts Tools, Book Binding Tools, Ebony Folder, ebony lifter on October 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Posted in "Bone" Folder, Book Arts Tools, Book Binding Tools, Ebony Folder, ebony lifter, lifter, tagged "Bone" Folder, Book Arts Tools, Book Binding Tools, Ebony Folder, ebony lifter on October 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Folder: Gabon Ebony
Box: Walnut, African Rosewood, Ebony Pin, Leather Hinges
Box and folder available from my Etsy store.
Posted in "Bone" Folder, Book Arts Tools, Book Binding Tools, Ebony Folder, ebony lifter, lifter, tagged Book Arts Tools, Book Binding Tools, Ebony Folder, ebony lifter on October 19, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Folder: Gabon Ebony
Box: Hand Carved Walnut, Ebony pin, Leather hinges.
Box and folder available from my Etsy store.
Posted in Book Arts Tools, Book Binding Tools, Punching Cradle, Uncategorized, tagged Book Arts Tools, Book Binding Tools, Punching Cradle on October 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The punching cradle is used for support while punching signatures. Hand crafted from Walnut and Oak. A movable signature stop holds book signatures in place.
L: 13 1/4″ H: 6 1/2″ W: 8 1/2″
Punching cradle includes a signed, dated and numbered certificate.
Available through my Etsy shop.
Posted in Book Arts Tools, Book Binding Tools, nipping press, tagged Book Arts Tools, Book Binding Tools, nipping press on October 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Made of Solid Walnut and African Rosewood.
Hand built using traditional joinery techniques (pinned mortise and tenon, dovetailed base) with hand carved sides.
This press is a fine quality heirloom tool built to last for more than a lifetime.
Overall dimensions without vice: 12 (h) x 17 (w) x 10 (l)
Daylight dimensions: 6 3/4 (h) x 14 (w)
Available [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on September 29, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Last week I had the pleasure of speaking with Monica Holtsclaw of Boom Box Bindery. An article written based on our conversation can be found here.
It was a pleasure speaking with Monica. It is always nice to make new friends with like minded people.
Posted in Book Arts Tools, Book Binding Tools, Punching Cradle, Uncategorized, tagged Book Arts Tools, Book Binding Tools, Punching Cradle on September 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
SOLD
Hand carved and inlayed book binder’s/book art tool created from exotic hardwoods.
The punching cradle is used for support while punching signatures. Hand carved legs (Walnut) support a thick slab of African Mahogany. A movable signature stop holds book signatures in place. The stop is inlayed with Mother of Pearl.
L: 16″ x H: 6″ x W: [...]
