A wide variety of these are available.
Pressing boards are rectangular boards used in the nipping or standing press.
They can also come with a brass strip on one edge, and may be used for forming a french or library groove. The pressing boards shown are made from either quarter-sawn oak or mahogany (sapele). Quarter-sawn American cherry may also be available, depending on supply. All these woods are very stable, and most unlikely to warp. They are reinforced with an inset strip on the ends of the boards.
Backing boards are wedge shaped boards with a bevelled top edge, used with the lying press or smaller finishing press. The ones shown have a wooden top edge, but they can also come with a brass edge for durability. Gilding boards have recently been added. As with the pressing boards, only quarter-sawn wood is used for these boards.
Cutting boards are also available: they are the same as the backing boards but with a square edge (no top bevel). These are used with the lying press when cutting with the plough.
Sizes available:
Pressing Boards: 11"x6.5"; 12"x8": 15"x10", as well as custom sizes.
Backing & cutting boards: All 4" deep, lengths 8", 12", 15" or to order.
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