Re: [GBW] board shear for sale

[Charlene Matthews <binderess@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hello to Rob or Karen,

I have a shear like this, with the flourishes and
original gauges, but was wondering wat the 'extra
parts' are, as I am always curious about my equipment.
 For anyone interested, this is a good price, a shear
like this is a joy to work with. 
Charlene Matthews
ps- I would like to make it metric also tho, and why
WHY does it start measuring on the right at 5" in? 
Why not start at 1"?  Does anyone know this?  Or is
this some odd bookbinders joke, if so, what is the
punch line?  Plus, I have a 32nd inch addition to the
rule on the left, it works out really well with box
cutting.  






--- Karen Jones <kjones@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> FOR SALE
> 41" John Jacques & Son board shear original gauges,
> complete with extra
> parts
> Excellent original condition with sharpened blade
> and gold leaf flourish
> details covering entire board shear. Can send a jpg
> on request. Amazing
> board shear, rarely found in this original
> condition.  $3,800.00
> 
> Vintage Pressworks
> 303-623-4141
> Rob
> 
>  
> Karen Jones
> Collections Conservator/Graphics
> Jefferson County Public Library
> 10200 W. 20th Ave.,  Lakewood, CO  80215
> 303.275.2214 * 303.275.2225(FAX)
> kjones@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>  
> 
>
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