How to bind a book

Step 4 Cut the cerf and punch the holes

Now, using scissors, snip out little triangles at the head and foot marks. (You're really supposed to saw it with a little hacksaw, but I doubt many people have a handheld hacksaw lying around).

Then punch the awl through the edge marks, careful to punch them directly out of the spine and not the page.

Thread the needle with waxed thread. (you'll need a lot, but don't get carried away; you can always add more)

Comments

[Svalin]

Actually, one can use a dremel with a circular disk attachment to make the cuts. Works really well, though can slightly char the paper if used on high speed. Try it :) !