Bookbinding & Repair Tools

Book collectors, conservators, bookbinders, and all book arts enthusiasts will find all the tools and equipment they need to care for books and practice their craft. For professional bookbinding, we have our exclusive line of Ex Libris Book Presses, sewing stands, plough planes and awl guide. A wide selection of Lineco bookbinding tools, including bone folders, brushes, beeswax and thread make a job of creating or repairing a book much easier. We even created full Bookbinding Tools and Book Repair Tool kits to get you started.

We have Conservation Adhesives for glueing spines, applying book cloth, and attaching end papers, useful for both creating handmade books from scratch, or repairing rare old ones. Acid-free covering materials, such as European Bookcloth, in a rainbow of colors and textures, precision cutters, bookbinders' shears, and rulers round out the offerings.

For repairing fragile and ripped pages, please use our archival, reversible Document Repair Tape or Mending Tissue. Lineco Adhesives are also useful for repairing pages, reattaching loose spines and end papers. Always consult a professional conservator before attempting repairs on any object that has monetary or sentimental value.