We R Cinch Book Press

We R Cinch Book Press

The We R Makers (formerly We R Memory Keepers) Cinch Book Press is an accessible, tabletop bookbinding tool designed to help crafters and journal-makers achieve professional, flat spines and crisp, glued bindings. It is an affordable alternative to traditional, heavy-duty book presses.
Core Features & Design

• Dual-Position Use: The press can be used flat on a table or mounted vertically on the edge of your desk using the side openings to save workspace.
• Felt-Lined Plates: Features dual press plates lined with felt to protect delicate book covers and pages from dents or scratches.
• Secure Clamping: Includes two threaded rods and heavy-duty C-clamps to ensure even, reliable pressure across the entire spine.
• Project Capacity: It can accommodate books up to 11 inches tall, making it highly versatile for standard-sized journals, scrapbooks, and notebooks.

What It's Used For

• Spine Shaping: Helps shape and sharpen the spines of case-bound (hardcover) books.
• Glue Setting: Tightly clamps the "text block" (the gathered, sewn pages) together while glue dries, ensuring the adhesive seeps evenly into the threads without slipping.
• Flattening: Useful for flattening out finished pages, drying glued chipboard covers, and removing warping caused by wet media or heavy adhesives.