Buy, Swap or Sell
Below is a list of items for sale either from the guild or on behalf of others, please check the contact details in the listing for any enquiries. If you with to advertise items for sale please email us at info{at}vbg.net.au.MATERIALS
Bookcloth and covering material
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About 30 types of cloth and other cover material are available at Guild meetings. Below is a sample of various materials - please quote the item number with any enquiries. Swatches are available to view at meetings.
Price: $10 per meter (most either 900mm or 1400mm wide)
Contact: Please contact Jim via email (president{at}vbg.net.au) prior to our monthly meeting to arrange purchase.
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If you need paper, scrim, boards (particularly small sizes), or other equipment, please contact us as we may have exactly what you require.
EQUIPMENT
Plan CabinetHandmade by a former member who specialised in marbling and was also a boat builder. Large enough to take A0 sheets. Measurements: 90mm (front-to-back) x 152mm (wide) x 80mm (high); Inside of drawers 80mm x 140mm x 7.5mm (top drawer 10mm deep).
Price: $500
Contact: Jim via email on president{at}vbg.net.au
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Wooden Handmade Press350mm deep x 650mm wide, 30mm air space.
Price: $300
Contact: Jim via email on president{at}vbg.net.au
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Large Steel Press400mm deep x 550mm wide x 550mm air. Another similar press also available.
Price: $200
Contact: Jim via email on president{at}vbg.net.au
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Side Table600mm x 900mm x 280mm high, folding.
Price: Free with another purchase.
Contact: Jim via email on president{at}vbg.net.au
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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
Contact: Jim via email on president{at}vbg.net.au
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Hot Foil Blocking Press – MarshallStandard Marshall multi-line platen. Heavy.
Price: $300
Contact: Jim via email on president{at}vbg.net.au
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Weisner Cabinet and Standing PressCabinet: 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: The last one I saw for sale exceeded $1,000; will consider reasonable offers.
Contact: Jim via email on president{at}vbg.net.au
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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: $600
Contact: Jim via email on president{at}vbg.net.au
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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.
Contact: Jim via email on president{at}vbg.net.au
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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
Contact: Jim via email on president{at}vbg.net.au
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Guillotine
Another similar but needs blade sharpening.
Price: $500
Contact: Jim via email on president{at}vbg.net.au
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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: Call to discuss assembly, transport, and pricing.
Contact: Jim via email on president{at}vbg.net.au
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