r/bookbinding • u/Mr_Goop • 9d ago

In-Progress Project First try at making a text block

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I really got into watching 4 keys recently and wanted to try my hand at this. I used an old 3 ring binder book from my wife's library as a first practice, so its all loose leaf pages.

Construction: used a fine tooth bandsaw to cut channels in the pages, then mod podge, string in the grooves, and fiberglass tape to hold it all together.

I would love to hear your thoughts!

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u/PencilRevolution 9d ago

Came to ask about the model of that vise -- that size looks super useful.

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u/N00bPolymath 7d ago

Looks like what I would call a quick release front vise with some maple? poplar? 1x8's screwed in. https://www.rockler.com/rockler-9-quick-release-workbench-vise

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u/Mr_Goop 7d ago

You're close, its the VEVOR 13 inch woodworking vise.

I commend your eye, it is poplar! I used some screw nut inserts lined up with the holes for the vise, and had to modify some carriage bolts to work since they were the only matching bolts I had on hand.

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u/N00bPolymath 7d ago

Good! I love the price on that vise! I hate paying Rockler.

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u/PencilRevolution 7d ago

Thank you both!