Bookbinding - Using a Ploughing Aid

[@enriquehidalgo1825]

Excellent combination of tools. Done in that way, the book will never have the shape of a trapezoid. Thank you for sharing.

[@steveireland1860]

Hi Glenn, well I know you didn't claim credit, but thanks for sharing such a fantastic aid. ploughed my first book this evening using the aid I manager to construct, It really makes the job so much easier, I highly recommend this tool to anyone !

[@bookbindingtips]

That's great Steve - glad you found it useful!

[@rebeccasutton1719]

I think you have saved my sanity with this video, Glenn, thank you! I have an edition of books to plough and cutting a straight edge quickly and accurately was one of my headaches.

[@bookbindingtips]

I'm glad it was of some help Rebecca!

[@TheFatPriest]

Brilliant! Thank you. Now I have to get my wood working friend Adrian to knock one up for me...

[@jdh_images]

Great idea - would love one

[@marcuskaneshiro]

Thanks! Another well done video.

[@catarinarosenfeld7664]

Thank you for yet another excellent video!

[@kmnk]

Great idea.

[@Fragkogiannakis_Vasilis]

Καλησπέρα σας. Πάρα πολύ ωραίο ! ! ! Μου έδωσε μία πολύ καλή ιδέα να το εξελίξω. Σας ευχαριστώ που μοιράζεσαι με εμάς τους ερασιτέχνες την εμπειρία σας.

[@bookbindingtips]

You are welcome!

[@steveireland1860]

Hi Glenn, Fantastic, what a genius device, a definite solution to not having enough hands when you need them, looks like I've got a project coming up this spring. keep up the good work and more videos please, Stay Safe

[@bookbindingtips]

Unfortunately Steve, i can't claim credit for the design though! It is an excellent tool, and makes ploughing so much easier. Glad the video was useful!

[@johnchettoe8685]

Glenn, I definitely need one of these! I've cocked up a few books with poor ploughing because they have twisted in the press, despite my best efforts to get them straight before ploughing. Problem is I just don't have any woodworking skills. Can you suggest anyone who could make one for me like yours?

[@bookbindingtips]

Not really I'm afraid, though it is pretty straightforward for someone who is handy. Show them the video so they can see what is needed.

[@betsannroper]

Do you have such an aid for backing? :) I find I have the same problem at that stage - I need 7 hands!!!

[@bookbindingtips]

No, but what I do do is ensure I have waste sheets attached to my book block and then use a couple of small pieces of double sided tape along the top edge of the backing boards to help stick them to the book in the correct place before putting it in the press. It does help hold things in place. Otherwise you are right, 7 hands minimum . . .