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Removing Book Binding Pins
Chopstick (or similarly sturdy but thin tapping tool)
Hammer or mallet
Improvised spacers to elevate and support the book binding
Step 1 : Elevate the book binding, assuring that it is supported on both sides of the pin you want to remove.
Step 2 : Align the tool and GENTLY tap the pin through.
*Saving pins for reuse is suggested. Not responsible for damage caused by pin removal.
Making or Replacing Wooden Book Binding Pins
Things you will need:
Dowel
Painters Tape
Drill
Sandpaper
Hammer
Saw (Pull Saw is Ideal)
Step 1: Get a simple wooden dowel slightly larger than the hole of your book bindings.
Step 2 : Mark a cutting line that is at least an inch and a half longer than the thickness of your books binding.
Step 3 : Cut the dowel piece with your favorite saw - a pull saw is suggested for the close cut in later steps.
Step 4 : Insert the dowel into your drill just tight enough to hold firmly but be careful not to smash the wood fibers too much.
Step 5 : Wrap the sandpaper around the dowel and hold it firmly between you fingers while you run the drill. Go slowly so you do not burn yourself. Wear gloves if you are concerned with injury. Not liable for your accidents or injuries.
Step 6 : When the dowel end is rounded enough to fit snugly into the hole, remove it from the drill.
Step 7 : Align the hole-punched pages of the content you want in your custom book binding.
Step 8 : Assure that your papers fit snugly in the binding - if it is not tight add sheets of scrap paper or cardboard to reinforce the frame.
Step 9 : GENTLY tap the dowel through the binding holes until it reaches the other side.
Not responsible for damage caused to underlying surface, or binding. Take proper support and surface protection precautions!
Step 10 : Use painters tape or something similar of your preference to protect the book binding while you cut the dowel close to the surface.
Step 11 : Sand the dowel top before removing the tape.