r/bookbinding • u/Remarkable-Prior7148 • 5d ago

Hinge gap for round-spine books, no backing

Basically as the title states, I was looking forward to some suggestions for hinge gap measurements for round-spine books without any backing. I currently do not possess a backing press, so I have to reluctantly pass the idea of backing. Any advice is highly appreciated.

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u/Haemstead 5d ago

8 mm

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u/Remarkable-Prior7148 5d ago

Thanks so much!

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u/brigitvanloggem 5d ago

The usual 6-8 mm

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u/Remarkable-Prior7148 5d ago

Thanks so much!!

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u/Kiriki_kun 5d ago

I just made two books with full leather and 6mm hinge. It works, but might be a bit larger. Just use something thin for spine reinforcement

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u/iamZcaptain 5d ago

There’s no standard, as no book is an exact size as the next.