Gigabooks Hand Bookbinding Supply
Quick and easy bookbinding for writers and others who want to see their words in print. Learn to make your own trade paperbacks and hardcover books.
PRESSES
We have two different size presses. See below for photos and more infomation on each press.
ITEM GB-200 on our order form. The Gigabooks Trade Paperback Hand-binding Press (shown above). This is our latest model, introduced in December 2007. It's informally known as 'the small press.' Will bind books up to 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 2" thick (roughly 500 sheets of 20-lb paper and well over 400 sheets of 24-lb paper - that's up to 1,000 pages!). 10 1/2" x 6 1/2" in size, constructed of 1/2" thick clear acrylic, with acrylic paper stops and 1" square aluminum pressing bar. Can be assembled in either right-handed or left-handed configuration. Weighs about 3 pounds. Extremely sturdy. Given reasonable care, this little jewel will outlast the purchaser. Note: Because clear acrylic sheet, the material used to make the body piece for our presses, does not photograph well, we have used a white base in the above photo. The press you receive, however, will have a clear body piece. $135.95 shipped to the US, $145.95 shipped to Canada, $165.95 shipped to all other countries.
ITEM GB-300 on our order form. The Gigabooks Super-Duper Deluxe, Totally-Adjustable Hand-Binding Press, above (the big press). Our latest model, introduced in December, 2007. 14 3/4" x 11" in size.Our top-of-the-line model. The base is 1/2" thick clear acrylic. An extra wide front foot provides exceptional stability, and a bracing bar on the back gives extra rigidity. Can be assembled as a desk press or as a lap press, in either right-handed or left-handed configuration. Will bind books of any size from (about) 2" x 3" (51 mm x 77 mm) up to 8 1/2" x 12" (217 mm x 320 mm) ,and up to 2" 51 mm) thick. It's completely adjustable. Change to any size in a jiffy (loosen 2 wing nuts, adjust the bottom paper stop to desired book width, then spin the 2 wing nuts tight - it's that easy !!). Includes instructions for making three-piece covers using 8 1/2" x 11" cover stock. Note: Because clear acrylic sheet, the material used to make the body piece for our presses, does not photograph well, we have used a white base in the above photo. The press you receive, however, will have a clear body piece. $199.95 shipped to the US, $214.95 shipped to Canada, $239.95 shipped to all other countries.
See the order form for a special, "I CAN'T WAIT TO GET STARTED" offer. Get the book, the press of your choice, and a sample pack of 30 covers for one low price (save over $20).
INFO ON COVERS AND SELF-ADHESIVE LAMINATING SHEETS
Gigabooks is
owned by former freelance writer Chet Novicki. Our
mailing address is: Gigabooks, P.O. Box 653, Ft.
Meade, FL 33841-0653. Our e-mail address is chet@gigabooks.net.