A bookbinding press for backing, made from beech wood, is a robust and functional tool designed for manual bookbinding work. Its construction is based on two pressing surfaces, one of which remains stationary, while the other – thanks to a screw mechanism – allows for pressure adjustment and stable securing of the material. .

Models with a 35 cm or 45 cm daylight width allow for convenient work with book blocks of various formats. The beech wood used to make the press is characterised by its high hardness and resistance to deformation, which ensures even pressure and durability of the device, even with intensive use.

This type of press is primarily intended for Scaffolding, This means forming and rounding the book's spine, and giving it the correct shape. In this process, the book block is compressed in such a way as to allow precise shaping of the spine and preparation for further binding stages. A characteristic feature of backing presses is their specially profiled (often chamfered) pressure surfaces, which facilitate work on the spine. .

Thanks to the stable pressure, the press can also be used for other bookbinding tasks, such as:

• ironing and drying block books,
• Aligning edges,
• preparing a book for sewing or gluing,
• Performing decorations.

The device is also suitable for performing gilding, both on the spine and the edges of the book. Stable securing of the block allows for precise application of gold and other embellishments, which is crucial in artistic bookbinding.

A bookbinding press for backing is essential equipment for a bookbinding workshop – whether professional or hobbyist – combining simplicity of construction with high functionality and versatility of application.