PTFE Coated Case-Making Gauge (CMG)			PTFE Coated Case-Making Gauge (CMG)
CMG Board Assembly

 
PTFE Coated Case-Making Gauge (CMG) and assembly.  Click on the picture to see an expanded version.

Description

When a book is cased by hand, the Case-Making Gauge is irreplaceable. The gauge is used to accurately indicate where the two pieces of board (one for the front, one for the back and a piece of spine strip) are to be placed on the covering material which has been cut to size and glued. Case-making gauges are adjustable for different sizes of cases, turn-ins, and widths of inlay.

While the CMG is useful by itself, we have improved on its design.  We have created a specially crafted assembly which combines a CMG with a special guide board.  This assembly serves to fixate the gauge in place and to allow a clean and controlled workspace for the bookbinder.   

Properties:

• Non-Stick Surface

  • PTFE's  non-stick properties insure that almost nothing will stick to the case-making gauge even the stickiest glues and paints can not get a grip on its slippery surface.
    

• Chemically Inert

  • PTFE coated case making gauges are non-wetting  and inert to almost every known chemical

  • Due to PTFE excellent non-stick and chemical inertness properties case-making gauge can be easily cleaned and reused helping you leverage your investment across multiple projects. 

• Durable

  • The PTFE coating will last virtually forever, if properly used, non-abused with a utility knife or the like. 

Pricing

If you are interested in purchasing the CMG board with out the CMG, the cost is $45 per board.

Ordering Instructions 

Take a look at our ordering instructions page and our order form.  The product codes to use are CMG and CMGA.