Items for sale

As President, I have been in a fortunate position. I am the point of contact for offers of donations and items for sale to the Guild, and I have also been able to store these items at my business premises while we awaited suitable Guild accommodation. As the Guild has not yet secured such premises and I am now retired, that storage space will soon no longer be available and the items now need to be sold.

I hope some of these items will both assist the Guild in its funding and support bookbinders in their work. If you are interested in any of the below items please don't hesitate to email me at president{at}vbg.net.au.

Regards, 
Jim Finger
President

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Plan Cabinet
Handmade by a former member who specialised in marbling and was also a boat builder.
Large enough to take A0 sheets.
Price: $500
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Wooden Handmade Press
350mm deep x 650mm wide, 30mm air space.
Price: $300
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Large Steel Press
400mm deep x 550mm wide x 550mm air.
Price: $200
Another similar press also available.
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Side Table
600mm x 900mm x 280mm high, folding.
Free with another purchase.
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Hot Foil Blocking Press (Tabletop)
400mm deep x 500mm wide, removable floor plate, removable chase 195mm wide x 155mm deep.
Price: $300
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Hot Foil Blocking Press – Marshall
Standard Marshall multi-line platen. Heavy.
Price: $300
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Weisner Cabinet and Standing Press
Cabinet: 550mm wide x 480mm deep x 900mm high
Press (mounted on top): 460mm deep x 520mm wide, 450mm air
In very good condition, except the press appears to have been near a window and sunlight has faded the polish.
Price: $2,000
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Weisner Laying Press and Plough (with blade)
700mm long press, plough matching in Australian hardwood, near new. Includes tub to suit (origin unknown).
Price: $1000
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Nipping Presses
Several available, ranging from: 250mm x 380mm x 80mm (air) up to 360mm x 500mm x 250mm (air). Variable condition; most require repainting (unless you prefer original patina).
Price: Offers from $200.
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Guillotine – Benchtop
Excellent press for smaller projects. Not intended for card or board. Cuts A3 in half, up to 1 ream at a time.
Table width: 600mm.
Price: $500
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Guillotine
Another similar but needs blade sharpening.
Price: $500
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Backing Press (Unassembled)
For those producing small runs of books that need backing, I have an unassembled backing press which weighs about 300kg
Approximate weight: 300kg.
Price: SOLD
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If you need paper, scrim, boards (particularly small sizes), or other equipment, please contact me as I may have exactly what you require.