Bookbinders Hammer

DescriptionA bookbinders hammer is used to round the spine of a text block. These hammers are unique in that they have a dome shaped head, and a claw end without a notch that is rounded smooth. We have three styles available.English Pattern (blue) A forged steel hammer with a round dome face and fine details. Head is approximately 1.5" in diameter, overall length is 10" and weighs 1 lb. French Pattern (black) Long sought after and now back in stock. Imported from England, The hammer has a larger round 1.75" diameter head, an overall length of 12" and weighs 1 lb.The Square French pattern hammer is a unique hammer in its size and weight. It is significantly heavier than the other hammers (24 oz - 675 grams) and its pronounced square dome head is very useful for rounding.

158 Art of Bookbinding p081 Backing Hammer Stock Photo - Alamy

Learn the Art of Letterpress & Book Binding — Jon Hinkel & The Tight Squeek Press

Bookbinders Tools, George Barnsley and Sons

DescriptionA pair of wedge shaped hardwood boards with steel faced beveled edges. The wedge shaped design concentrates the force exerted on the text

Backing Iron

Backing Hammer

Hammer time! Gluing, rounding, and backing our books – The Renaissance Artisan Project

Vintage Nicholson #3 Rawhide Hammer Providence R.I. Nice Restoration Candidate

Frottoir Bookbinding, The claw, Talas

Backing Hammer

The earliest known hammer patent, August 20, 1845. 4 1/2 x 10 1/4 inches. Unmarked.

Rare! SOLOMON ANDERSON Patent 1845 Hammer - EXCALIBUR 4 – Jim Bode Tools

New! Bookbinder's Hammer for Sale – Peachey Conservation

DescriptionA bookbinders hammer is used to round the spine of a text block. These hammers are unique in that they have a dome shaped head, and a claw

Bookbinders Hammer

French Bookbinding Hammer From Brass Handmade Hammer Bookbinding Tool