Book Protection & Repair Guide - CARR McLEAN
Book Protection & Repair Guide - CARR McLEAN
Book Protection & Repair Guide - CARR McLEAN
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Strengthening Weak Hinges of a Cover<br />
Required Materials<br />
• Radiant Bond Glue • Waxed Paper<br />
• Plastic or Bone Folder<br />
• Mending Stick<br />
The first sign of trouble in a trade binding is a<br />
weak hinge. It calls for immediate correction<br />
and repair. Make it the responsibility of a staff<br />
member to inspect each book before it is put<br />
back on the shelf. If it has a weak hinge,<br />
repair it at once—it only takes a minute.<br />
Follow these instructions:<br />
1<br />
Open the book in upright position so<br />
the cloth back separates from the<br />
body. Now using a mending stick<br />
apply Radiant Bond carefully to the<br />
hinge area of the book spine only.<br />
Work half way down from one end,<br />
then reverse the book and work<br />
from the other end. If paper lining of<br />
cover and mull have pulled loose,<br />
apply Radiant Bond with narrow<br />
brush and adhere both to cover.<br />
Insert a sheet of waxed paper<br />
between each cover and contents.<br />
Close book. Be careful not to apply<br />
to the inside of the cloth spine or the<br />
the back of the signatures.<br />
2<br />
Press book well into cover. Use flat<br />
edge of plastic folder to score hinges.<br />
3<br />
If paper lining of cover is broken or<br />
torn, reinforce entire length of hinge<br />
with 1-1/2" wide White Paper or Cloth<br />
Hinge Tape.<br />
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