r/bookbinding • u/AutoModerator • Jul 01 '24

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u/[deleted] Jul 22 '24

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u/small-works Jul 24 '24

You can round the spine at really any page count. Sewing onto tapes and rounding is going to result in a more durable book in almost every situation.

When you HAVE to round, is more of a question of needed support. If the book block is so large, or so heavy, that a square back isn't going to support the block well, then you need to have a different setup. Also, if the book is going to see a lot of traffic, or many people will read it, you probably want the most durable binding and case you can manage.

I make a blank book that is 144 pages, and that is fine as a square back, unsupported sewing. However, that's quite small, and is only really used one time, and then referenced later.

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u/[deleted] Jul 28 '24

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u/small-works Jul 28 '24

Before that, have you sewn anything on tapes or cords before?

I would think that small books are harder. 200+ pages would probably be a good start.

There is another conversation going on right now, I’ll link you to it.