Page 14 - BookRepair

Strengthening Weak Hinges of a Cover

Required Materials
• Radiant Bond Glue • Waxed Paper
• Plastic or Bone Folder
• Mending Stick

The first sign of trouble in a trade binding is a
weak hinge. It calls for immediate correction
and repair. Make it the responsibility of a staff
member to inspect each book before it is put
back on the shelf. If it has a weak hinge,
repair it at once—it only takes a minute.
Follow these instructions:

1 Open the book in upright position so
the cloth back separates from the
body. Now using a mending stick
apply Radiant Bond carefully to the
hinge area of the book spine only.
Work half way down from one end,
then reverse the book and work
from the other end. If paper lining of
cover and mull have pulled loose,
apply Radiant Bond with narrow
brush and adhere both to cover.
Insert a sheet of waxed paper
between each cover and contents.
Close book. Be careful not to apply
to the inside of the cloth spine or the
the back of the signatures.

2 Press book well into cover. Use flat
edge of plastic folder to score hinges.

3 If paper lining of cover is broken or
torn, reinforce entire length of hinge
with 1-1/2" wide White Paper or Cloth
Hinge Tape.

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