Making a Clamshell Enclosure for Rare, Valuable or Fragile Books Part 2 // Adventures in Bookbinding

The #clamshell (aka drop-spine or Solander) #box is used to protect rare, valuable or fragile books. There are many designs for this type of box, and many construction methods for the different designs. I like this design because it is simple but very effective. It is not based on a single persons design, but I was originally taught how to make a clamshell box by John Tonkin in Canberra, and in preparation for making this video I reviewed Sage Reynolds videos on this subject, and I adopted at least one of his practices.

Part 2 will finish the trays or boxes, make the case and put the project together.

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For clamshell enclosures I also recommend Sage Reynolds' videos on this subject.
Sage Reynolds
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVrw-tSHwbBADzIncCILN1A

A good book that covers clamshell boxes is Introduction to Bookbinding and Custom Cases by Tom and Cindy Hollander, which is conveniently in print.

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English Closed Caption titles by Carrie Snyder. Thank you!!

The music used in this video is performed by Jon Sayles. Jon has some great classical guitar music on his website, which he shares freely.

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