That is only done for certain forms of traditional binding when using leather. With case binding, the structure is designed so that the spine can move freely, separate from the cover. If they were glued together, the spine of both the cover and the bookblock would become damaged due to the pressure exerted on them by being unable to move. If you are concerned about the spine needing more support, you could consider an Oxford hollow, which I demonstrate in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3fRaWtngr6ce9Esi=l_q0heydMqkdaxFV

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@@tjcurran6041 There isn't really a size limit, and I have certainly used this method for bundles a few centimetres thick, although it might be advisable to make sure you fan the pages in both directions. The more crucial issue is how much they are going to be used, and how much wear and tear they'll get. If that's the case, you could consider what I show in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZXYmHaZpsamndUsi=tuCkQFu2x-J2lLiL

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@@undertheives It feels so inadequate, but thank you. And merry Christmas!

@@rosal7403 Thanks very much!

Thank you! I do actually quite like the effect.

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Thank you! I discussed formatting a document for signatures in this video. I'm not really an expert on printers, and different people have different preferences, but I personally prefer an inktank printer, preferably with pigment ink. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ2qonltf7J5ebMsi=VnLTS3EX6VSbD-_9

I have made good experiences with the free app “booklet creator “ . Darren from DAS Bookbinding had once recommended it

@@alvaromarcoperes8273 Thank you, and to you!

@@marsbeads Thanks very much!

I'm glad it was helpful!

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Actually, it isn't a waste sheet - in some traditional methods it is, but this is just for case binding, so a waste sheet isn't really needed. Rather, it's glued to the paste down (the side of the endpage that gets glued to the cover), as I find that a thicker pastedown helps to prevent it wrinkling when damp.

@@AnnesiBindings Ah, I see! That makes sense, thank you!

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Glad you like them!

Thanks very much, and good luck with the next book!

@@dawndeluca Yes.

That looks lovely.

@@sylviaeisma2419 Thank you!

@@wfupianoman Thank you! That's possible, but yes, it would be a bit different. I'll try and do something on that again.

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@@leogitelson5561 You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful.

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That's a lovely idea - I'm glad it was helpful.🙂 Something I forgot to say is that even with a duplex printer, I find it better to flip the pages manually as the back and front tend to align better that way.

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Bookbinder JS has many options for small book layouts which are easy to use, the other site offers ways to fine tune the process once you have done a few books without having to “do maths” and make decisions

I'm glad it was helpful. Just take it slowly...🙂

Many thanks, I'll have a look. I have a whole box of models for different sizes and ways to impose them...🤣

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@@christinehight395 Thanks very much! I'm pleased they were helpful. 🙂

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That's the traditional way of doing it and how it's almost always done. Thinking about it, I think it may be because this was historically done with leather, which was pared thin at the edge, and would not have been absolutely straight when glued down. A thin sliver could then be trimmed off before gluing the paper over it, but this wouldn't really have worked the other way around. Also, in the case of book cloth, the edges might fray, depending on the book cloth, and gluing the paper over the book cloth avoids that.

@@AnnesiBindings Thank you for your response. I asked another KZbinr if their was a reason for this and instead of telling me the reason he said, "Yes, but I don't think you'll believe me unless you try it yourself." So, thank you very much for giving me an actual answer. I have always thought it was kind of an odd way of doing it as it seems more logical to me to have whatever material your using to cover the spine in a quarter binding cover the paper that's on the boards. Your answers make sense though. I always figured there was a reason but it's been surprisingly difficult to find out what that reason is.

​@@tarzan8575 another consideration is the book cloth edges could fray over time. The paper covering the cut fabric edge can keep that from happening.

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I have got Wibalin from Graphica before, but not for some years, and I think they may require you to buy a minimum quantity. www.graphica.co.za/ You can certainly use fabric, but it would be best to first back it with paper to make book cloth. I've been intending to do a video on that, but I think there are several KZbin videos on making book cloth - perhaps have a look on the DAS Bookbinding channel.