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Anyone tried using a hot glue gun to bind books?
If there is someone out there with a hot glue gun, what do you think
the chances are of it sticking the spine of a paperback book, e.g. 350 pages? I've looked at a number of paperbacks and they are all glued, like the Argos catalogue, for example. The pages could be roughened at the binding edge, held in a clamp of some sort (easy to make), and the hot glue applied. Another idea I had was to use iron-on edging strip. MM |
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On Tue, 30 May 2006 15:59:07 +0100, MM wrote:
If there is someone out there with a hot glue gun, what do you think the chances are of it sticking the spine of a paperback book, e.g. 350 pages? I've looked at a number of paperbacks and they are all glued, like the Argos catalogue, for example. The pages could be roughened at the binding edge, held in a clamp of some sort (easy to make), and the hot glue applied. Another idea I had was to use iron-on edging strip. MM Try a fabric binding heat applied material. |
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Anyone tried using a hot glue gun to bind books?
MM wrote:
If there is someone out there with a hot glue gun, what do you think the chances are of it sticking the spine of a paperback book, e.g. 350 pages? I've looked at a number of paperbacks and they are all glued, like the Argos catalogue, for example. The pages could be roughened at the binding edge, held in a clamp of some sort (easy to make), and the hot glue applied. It'll stick it, but you won't be able to use it. Bookbinders use a rubbery PVA glue for this sort of job. |
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Anyone tried using a hot glue gun to bind books?
"MM" wrote in message ... If there is someone out there with a hot glue gun, what do you think the chances are of it sticking the spine of a paperback book, e.g. 350 pages? I've looked at a number of paperbacks and they are all glued, like the Argos catalogue, for example. The pages could be roughened at the binding edge, held in a clamp of some sort (easy to make), and the hot glue applied. Another idea I had was to use iron-on edging strip. How many? You want something like http://www.viking-direct.co.uk/catal...rmd=co nsumer |
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Anyone tried using a hot glue gun to bind books?
On 30 May 2006 17:23:23 +0200, Chris Bacon
wrote: MM wrote: If there is someone out there with a hot glue gun, what do you think the chances are of it sticking the spine of a paperback book, e.g. 350 pages? I've looked at a number of paperbacks and they are all glued, like the Argos catalogue, for example. The pages could be roughened at the binding edge, held in a clamp of some sort (easy to make), and the hot glue applied. It'll stick it, but you won't be able to use it. Bookbinders use a rubbery PVA glue for this sort of job. But phone books, Argos catalogues etc are not bound with PVA, are they? The binding looks like it's been done in a thermal binding machine, i.e. using hot glue. As do most of the recent paperbacks on my bookshelf. I am hoping to avoid the cost of a thermal binder! MM |
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On Tue, 30 May 2006 15:10:20 GMT, EricP
wrote: On Tue, 30 May 2006 15:59:07 +0100, MM wrote: If there is someone out there with a hot glue gun, what do you think the chances are of it sticking the spine of a paperback book, e.g. 350 pages? I've looked at a number of paperbacks and they are all glued, like the Argos catalogue, for example. The pages could be roughened at the binding edge, held in a clamp of some sort (easy to make), and the hot glue applied. Another idea I had was to use iron-on edging strip. MM Try a fabric binding heat applied material. Do you mean like WundaWeb for hemming? I did consider that, too, but I think it may be a little flimsy. (Although two or three layers could do the trick.) MM |
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"dennis@home" wrote in message
. uk... "MM" wrote in message ... If there is someone out there with a hot glue gun, what do you think the chances are of it sticking the spine of a paperback book, e.g. 350 pages? I've looked at a number of paperbacks and they are all glued, like the Argos catalogue, for example. The pages could be roughened at the binding edge, held in a clamp of some sort (easy to make), and the hot glue applied. Another idea I had was to use iron-on edging strip. How many? You want something like http://www.viking-direct.co.uk/catal...rmd=co nsumer Yup, I have used one of these to bind reports at a previous job. You placed plastic glue strip at bottom, inserted and clamped paper, turned on via timer for a minute or two + minute or two cooling time and hey presto nice bound report.Not fast but better than A4 folder and/or spiral bound thing. Can use tranparent front/rear covers but make sure they are "laser proof" or else they just melt and crinkle in the glue and make a mess. |
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But phone books, Argos catalogues etc are not bound with PVA, are they? The binding looks like it's been done in a thermal binding machine, i.e. using hot glue. As do most of the recent paperbacks on my bookshelf. I am hoping to avoid the cost of a thermal binder! Well PVA the blighter then! It's cheap! |
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Anyone tried using a hot glue gun to bind books?
"MM" wrote in message ... If there is someone out there with a hot glue gun, what do you think the chances are of it sticking the spine of a paperback book, e.g. 350 pages? I've looked at a number of paperbacks and they are all glued, like the Argos catalogue, for example. The pages could be roughened at the binding edge, held in a clamp of some sort (easy to make), and the hot glue applied. Another idea I had was to use iron-on edging strip. MM ===================== Try using an old fashioned gauze bandage and Copydex or similar rubbery adhesive. The method is called 'perfect binding' if you want to google for more information. Cic. |
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from "Cicero" contains these words: The method is called 'perfect binding' Mostly because it's anything but! -- Skipweasel Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain. |
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MM wrote:
If there is someone out there with a hot glue gun, what do you think the chances are of it sticking the spine of a paperback book, e.g. 350 pages? I've looked at a number of paperbacks and they are all glued, like the Argos catalogue, for example. The pages could be roughened at the binding edge, held in a clamp of some sort (easy to make), and the hot glue applied. Another idea I had was to use iron-on edging strip. I've done this with hot-melt glue, placed on a fabric strip, heated on a hot plate so it goes into one gooey lump. Place fabric strip on some foil - to stop it sticking to the hotplate. Place clamped aligned book back on hot plate, along with the heated fabric/glue. Press down firmly while still on the hot plate for some seconds. Slide foil off hot plate onto cold surface. Allow to cool for several minutes. Trim, and iron edges back. Alternatively, there are progessional book-binders. |
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On Tue, 30 May 2006 16:41:12 +0100, "Ian_m" wrote:
"dennis@home" wrote in message .uk... "MM" wrote in message ... If there is someone out there with a hot glue gun, what do you think the chances are of it sticking the spine of a paperback book, e.g. 350 pages? I've looked at a number of paperbacks and they are all glued, like the Argos catalogue, for example. The pages could be roughened at the binding edge, held in a clamp of some sort (easy to make), and the hot glue applied. Another idea I had was to use iron-on edging strip. How many? You want something like http://www.viking-direct.co.uk/catal...rmd=co nsumer Yup, I have used one of these to bind reports at a previous job. You placed plastic glue strip at bottom, inserted and clamped paper, turned on via timer for a minute or two + minute or two cooling time and hey presto nice bound report.Not fast but better than A4 folder and/or spiral bound thing. Can use tranparent front/rear covers but make sure they are "laser proof" or else they just melt and crinkle in the glue and make a mess. Ian_m, how many pages? MM |
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On 30 May 2006 19:47:07 GMT, Ian Stirling
wrote: MM wrote: If there is someone out there with a hot glue gun, what do you think the chances are of it sticking the spine of a paperback book, e.g. 350 pages? I've looked at a number of paperbacks and they are all glued, like the Argos catalogue, for example. The pages could be roughened at the binding edge, held in a clamp of some sort (easy to make), and the hot glue applied. Another idea I had was to use iron-on edging strip. I've done this with hot-melt glue, placed on a fabric strip, heated on a hot plate so it goes into one gooey lump. Place fabric strip on some foil - to stop it sticking to the hotplate. Place clamped aligned book back on hot plate, along with the heated fabric/glue. Press down firmly while still on the hot plate for some seconds. Slide foil off hot plate onto cold surface. Allow to cool for several minutes. Trim, and iron edges back. Alternatively, there are progessional book-binders. All excellent suggestions! Thanks to all respondents! MM |
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On Tue, 30 May 2006 15:59:07 +0100, MM wrote:
If there is someone out there with a hot glue gun, what do you think the chances are of it sticking the spine of a paperback book, e.g. 350 pages? Quite good, I've used it on a number of paperback books to good effect. -- Peter Parry. http://www.wpp.ltd.uk/ |
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But phone books, Argos catalogues etc are not bound with PVA, are they? The binding looks like it's been done in a thermal binding machine, i.e. using hot glue. As do most of the recent paperbacks on my bookshelf. I am hoping to avoid the cost of a thermal binder! IIRC you can get thermal binding systems that do just what you describe... a sort of DIY version of "perfect bound". In fact, have a look at: http://www.viking-direct.co.uk/(lik1xyexvp5fix3xqhn4zq55)/catalogSku.aspx?id=260T&N=2&PR=Q26 Only upto 24mm thick though... -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
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Peter Parry wrote:
On Tue, 30 May 2006 15:59:07 +0100, MM wrote: If there is someone out there with a hot glue gun, what do you think the chances are of it sticking the spine of a paperback book, e.g. 350 pages? Quite good, I've used it on a number of paperback books to good effect. Thermal binding is good for appearance, but plain old staples are quite a bit more durable. You can use single page sheets, or sew the paper first, or fold each sheet singly then glue. NT |
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On Wed, 31 May 2006 00:35:21 +0100, John Rumm
wrote: MM wrote: But phone books, Argos catalogues etc are not bound with PVA, are they? The binding looks like it's been done in a thermal binding machine, i.e. using hot glue. As do most of the recent paperbacks on my bookshelf. I am hoping to avoid the cost of a thermal binder! IIRC you can get thermal binding systems that do just what you describe... a sort of DIY version of "perfect bound". In fact, have a look at: http://www.viking-direct.co.uk/(lik1xyexvp5fix3xqhn4zq55)/catalogSku.aspx?id=260T&N=2&PR=Q26 Only upto 24mm thick though... You can get a Fellowes one that goes up to 2 iches, I believe. But these machines are not cheap! I am looking for ways to do it "on the cheap"! (I'm only talking about one or two copies for personal/family use.) MM |
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On Tue, 30 May 2006 23:20:05 +0100, Peter Parry
wrote: On Tue, 30 May 2006 15:59:07 +0100, MM wrote: If there is someone out there with a hot glue gun, what do you think the chances are of it sticking the spine of a paperback book, e.g. 350 pages? Quite good, I've used it on a number of paperback books to good effect. Ah, excellent! Any tips, Peter, that you could pass on? I suppose I should try it first on some scrap paper. MM |
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On Wed, 31 May 2006 10:02:52 +0100, MM wrote:
Ah, excellent! Any tips, Peter, that you could pass on? I suppose I should try it first on some scrap paper. I've mainly done it on paperback cookery books which had broken up because they were both quite thick and always used flat. In most cases the spine cover has been badly worn and the book broken into sections. I've generally made a new spine cover out of thick brown paper and then clamped the book at the spine between two pieces of wood. Allow the gun to get fully up to temperature and then cover the spine with a fairly generous film of adhesive and stick the brown paper on with an allowance of about an inch either side. Leave about 10 mins, remove the clamp and stick the excess brown paper down on the front and back covers (or cut it off). On one I got interrupted and the hot melt glue set before I'd fixed the paper down properly - a quick run over with a hot iron (standard ironing type iron) fixed it all up. -- Peter Parry. http://www.wpp.ltd.uk/ |
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On 31 May 2006 01:54:08 -0700, wrote: Peter Parry wrote: On Tue, 30 May 2006 15:59:07 +0100, MM wrote: If there is someone out there with a hot glue gun, what do you think the chances are of it sticking the spine of a paperback book, e.g. 350 pages? Quite good, I've used it on a number of paperback books to good effect. Thermal binding is good for appearance, but plain old staples are quite a bit more durable. Are really long staples available? If so, from where? The book will be about 1.5 inches thick. MM A book that size is not very suitable for stapling, as you'd get a thick wad of dead paper in hinge area. And stapling through 3/4" of paper is a bit optimistic. You could however staple each bundle before binding the bundles thermally. NT |
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On Wed, 31 May 2006 17:52:23 +0100, Peter Parry
wrote: On Wed, 31 May 2006 10:02:52 +0100, MM wrote: Ah, excellent! Any tips, Peter, that you could pass on? I suppose I should try it first on some scrap paper. I've mainly done it on paperback cookery books which had broken up because they were both quite thick and always used flat. In most cases the spine cover has been badly worn and the book broken into sections. I've generally made a new spine cover out of thick brown paper and then clamped the book at the spine between two pieces of wood. Allow the gun to get fully up to temperature and then cover the spine with a fairly generous film of adhesive and stick the brown paper on with an allowance of about an inch either side. Leave about 10 mins, remove the clamp and stick the excess brown paper down on the front and back covers (or cut it off). On one I got interrupted and the hot melt glue set before I'd fixed the paper down properly - a quick run over with a hot iron (standard ironing type iron) fixed it all up. Thanks! MM |
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