Many people have asked for an affordable Bookbinding Plough (or plow) and here it is.  You don’t need a large expensive piece of equipment when this small and simple plough works just as well.  You’ll find it versatile and useful in a number of ways.

Unique Features of this Affordable Bookbinding Plough

It works on any lying press or finishing press with cheeks of 1-3/4″ wide or wider.  My finishing press is what was used in the above video, clamped upside down.

It does not need a shoulder or groove to ride on as most ploughs require.

The blade has many cutting edges providing many uses before sharpening; eight to ten small rotations per blade provide a new cutting edge without needing to sharpen.

You can sharpen it yourself in ten minutes (or less) using the provided instructions, handle, and supplies you can purchase locally

With it’s unique design, the blade eases into the paper and cuts without tearing.

Each blade is manufactured for me by a company who makes commercial table saw blanks.  They are hardened to my specifications and stay sharp for multiple cuts resulting in no need to adjust the cutter after each cut.

Watch the video on the sharpening page for a demonstration of the simple sharpening process.

Bookbinding Plough Cutting Pages

Plough Sharpening Operating Instructions

Separate pages are dedicated to user operating and sharpening instructions.  In addition, be sure to read the page on perfecting your cutting technique.

Purchase the Bookbinding Plough – $235

To purchase and take delivery of a bookbinding plough see your options on at the purchase page.

Extra Bookbinding Plough Blades and Sharpening

Most people find their blade lasts a long time and are easy to self-sharpen with simple items you can find locally. A kit is provided to help the sharpening process.  If you prefer to have a backup blade, I also provide:

$85 – each additional blade with purchase of plough.  Extra blades will not be sold separate from purchase of plough.  If you have already purchased a plough and want to buy a spare, I will sell an extra blade with proof of purchase of the plough.