Binding a Little Springback Pocket Notebook Part 3 // Adventures in Bookbinding

[@wagnerduro]

Bravo! I really love it.

[@thelionandthebee1933]

Fabulous incredible 👏😍❤👌🙌job!!! YOU are a champion 🏆!!!

[@munnaza23]

So much hard work skill and creativity is been put into this little beauty.💙 God bless you for sharing so much of your knowledge and practice with us.🙏💌💫

[@samrodian919]

Beautiful job sir!

[@yggdrasilworkshop]

That's a propper pocket book 😊. Thank you for this nice series. I may have to try a springback now.

[@bigjarn]

Thanks learned much

[@teresaco]

I have just discovered your videos and can't tell you how delighted I am!! I am just a hobbyist working off the notes from my one Bookbinding class at University. Your videos are a treasure trove of new book styles, techniques and tips. It is hard for me to learn when I can't see it in action. You have the technical know how and your videos are so detailed that I think I might actually be able to follow along and try them. Thank you for all the skill, time, and effort you have put in to these videos. Gushing.

[@DASBookbinding]

You're welcome. Happy binding!! DAS

[@marilynbook4211]

Wonderful series. My spring is between bricks now so will work more on it tomorrow. Thank you so much.

[@DASBookbinding]

Good job. Put it in the sun and it will go super hard! Happy binding! DAS

[@irishguy13]

That tip with the spokeshave is awesome. I'll be working a lot more with leather now. Thank you.

[@DASBookbinding]

I seem to remember Middleton said the spokeshave started to be used by English trade binders in the early 20th century. I think Peachey has correlated this to the rise of the Stanley 151. Makes sense I guess. I have tried using spokeshaves for woodworking without the adjuster screws and they are a pain in the neck. Having the fine adjustment makes tuning for leather easy. I should have included some video of adjusting and testing the cut depth. Next time. All the best, DAS

[@SeishiZero]

Nice work - beautiful job!

[@DASBookbinding]

Thanks! Take care. DAS

[@johnbaines9580]

Woo-hoo! Twenty two days in the making and my little springback is now complete. Not wanting to sound immodest but I am immensely proud of the way it turned out. Thanks for the journey your insights along the way Darryn. Good on ya, mate!

[@DASBookbinding]

Hi John. Good one mate! Thanks for your encouragement too. Take care. Darryn

[@SuperDolly64]

Missed out on a short course to make a spring back ledger at West Dean College a couple of years ago-this was very informative and I really enjoyed it thanks!!!

[@ianvarty8064]

Ian from the UK

[@ianvarty8064]

Great masterclass, it's been a pleasure to watch.

[@tonyennis1787]

27:35 I find the way the fabric turn-ins complement the leather turn-ins to be very satisfying.

[@nashvillain171]

Great series, Darryn!

[@beccal7440]

What a fantastic journey! Thank you for sharing your skills. On the turn-ins, may I suggest gently stretching the two sides out while turning, then (while stretched) turn in the spine area. You may be able to avoid the creases. Leather is very maleable as you say, so it will “spring” back to shape as you finish manipulating. I used to work with leather when I did costume designing. Little trick of the trade. Stay safe.

[@DASBookbinding]

Thanks. I think it's better to push the extra leather into the spine where it is harder to see any bruising from manipulation. Going out there is a risk that minor damage or extra bulk will show through the turn ins. Some days things just happen... Happy New Year! DAS

[@DavidHallam55]

Such a cute book. Thank you so much for another inspiring video full of great tips and ideas. Stay safe and take care.

[@mikezinn7212]

Thank you for bringing us another brilliant masterclass. So enjoy watching them especially during these uncertain times! Take care.

[@edwardgurney1694]

This series has motivated me to make my second ever springback. As with my first one, I've gotten to the point where I need to make the spring and have promptly put it on the backburner to focus on other projects. I don't know what it is about making the spring that's so intimidating, but its the one part I always put off for as long as possible.

[@DASBookbinding]

Ed, you need to work through this one. Set a goal of making one a day. Cut a heap of materials and start experimenting. Try laminating 2 boards and wrapping. Only wrapping on the inside. Not wrapping at all. It only takes 10 minutes to make 1 spring. Try different adhesives. Get a small box and keep them all. The ones that don;t work will make the ones that do look even better! And in 2 weeks you'll feel like an expert on springback springs. Good luck and take care, Darryn

[@jenniefrench1338]

I thoroughly enjoyed learning from your bookmaking. I have recently started binding my own and have moved to hardcopy. I might try the leather cause I have a piece that looks like your's. I don't posess all the tools and sometimes resort to very very basic things but I am learning. Thankyou and I love the edges!

[@DASBookbinding]

Good luck! You have to use what you've got. I still make do too. All the best, DAS

[@ClouserB]

I love this!!

[@1musicsearcher]

A+

[@AppelmoesArtandPhotography]

I love mini books! I’m an absolute beginner, but I’ve made some cute books with hair on cowhide. I sewed in de paper sections in the back and added a pair of snaps and a keychain. It’s simple and not even close with the quality you’ve got in your video’s, but it is fun to make. I’m new to your channel so I don’t have seen all of your video’s, but do you also have something with cowhide? With all those millions of video’s on KZbin, I can’t find proper cowhide tutorials, it’s a shame. It’s so fun to work with. Maybe I’ll upload some myself in the future. But for now, I enjoy your video’s. Have a nice day, greetings from the Netherlands.

[@DASBookbinding]

Hi! You should upload some videos. Not enough bookbinding videos on YT. I wouldn't use full thickness bovine leather for bookbinding. I might use calf in the future on 18/19th century style books. All the best, Darryn

[@ionsorinporojan149]

Hello !!! That is a wonderful little notebook ! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us !!! I cant wait to see the next project , that you will make . Sorin / Roumania P,S, it would be interesting , if you made a video on how to write on the book cloth or on the skin , the title of the book and the author ... Thanks in advance !

[@DASBookbinding]

Thanks, glad you liked it. I have an idea for making a label for the spine of a book without finishing tools. If I manage to get the idea to work I'l do a short video about it. Take care! DSA

[@69Buddha]

I bet those small pressing boards are hiding out with the small cord...

[@DASBookbinding]

With everyone home all the time the place has got a bit disorganised. I need that cord today too! All the best, DAS

[@fournarios395]

Darryn, could you please tell me the size of the nipping press you're using? It look just the right size for what I'm looking for, but it would be useful to know the dimensions (particularly the base plate and platen sizes). I have a small copying press at the moment but it's not right for the types of books I'm making. Most of the ones I see on eBay (in the UK anyway) have small plates (mainly 10x12 inches). Thank you!

[@DASBookbinding]

Yes, it's a great size, it's 15x10 inches. You'll occasionally see me use a smaller one way at the end of the bench, and I have a proper nipping press at 24x18 in in the other room. The 15x10in is great because it will take an A4 sized book. In the past I would have said the smaller version was more common in Australia. But in the last few years the larger size has been showing up fairly regularly too. Almost always in very poor condition, but described as excellent and rare! Good luck finding a larger one! DAS

[@fournarios395]

@@DASBookbinding Darryn, many thanks for this information - it's very helpful. I'll have to keep my eyes open for something decent, though in the current lockdown I can't imagine I will be able to get out anytime soon to pick one up if I do find one. Hope you and your family are all well. Stay safe!

[@OldIronShops]

Lol good thing the camera man works cheep

[@DASBookbinding]

No kidding! He even forgot to press the record button at one point. Thus why no video of the turn-ins being trimmer down to 10mm. I get what I pay for. Take care. DAS

[@OldIronShops]

Question have you ever used a coblers hammer for binding work as I recall very similar

[@DASBookbinding]

My favourite hammer is a Barnsley No 2, which is a cobblers hammer. I don't think there is a difference between a bookbinders hammer of this style and a cobblers or leather workers hammer. In different parts of the world they have different shapes. The Barnsley's were just part of a range of tools aimed at cobblers not bookbinders. I'd love to know how they finished the Barnsley's. The body is quite soft but the face is file hard. It almost seems induction hardened. Take care! DAS

[@OldIronShops]

@@DASBookbinding I'll keep my eyes open for one

[@DASBookbinding]

@@OldIronShops I just had a look on eBay. Avoid the one in Pershore, it's too rusted. The ones in Bromyard look like Barnsley copies with replacement handles poorly fitted. Unfortunately nothing there at present I'd recommend, except the one I just bought from Melbourne. But they come up regularly.

[@OldIronShops]

@@DASBookbinding I've seen them in antique stores I do love old tools