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One man's attempt to get 500 years behind

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Category: Bookbinding

The almost completed bookbinder's plough. Oak pegs and wedges secure the rails and lock the handscrew in place.
November 12, 2018November 13, 2018 Scott Perkins Writes

Bookbinding tools III: The bookbinders plough

My work table with a stack of folded sheets of paper and a bone folder.
November 8, 2018November 8, 2018 Scott Perkins Writes

Paperfolding

November 6, 2018November 2, 2018 Scott Perkins Writes

Hammer Time (again)

A maple hand screw, turned and threaded.
November 4, 2018November 4, 2018 Scott Perkins Writes

Bookbinding Tools II: Twin-screw presses, part two, how, when, and why?

November 4, 2018November 4, 2018 Scott Perkins Writes

Bookbinding Tools II: twin-screw presses, part one

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The Eternal Apprentice

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Originally known as the “School of the Renaissance Artisan”, this began as a one year project by writer & humorist Scott Perkins exploring the trades and crafts of 16th century England: 54 trade guilds in 52 weeks.

The real story began when he failed. Join us for the ongoing story of one man’s artisanal renaissance…

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