Cutting Books & Paper like a Professional at Home - DIY Book Plough Plan

Want cleaner, sharper cuts for bookbinding? In this video, I show you how to build and use a DIY book plough for perfectly trimmed book edges. We'll cover sharpening, setup, and cutting techniques—plus, why a book plough outperforms guillotines and chisels for precision cutting. 🔗 Get the full building plan here: https://www.darbinorvar.com/bookbinding 💙 Support my work on Patreon:   / darbinorvar   ⏱ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Why Use a Book Plough? 0:35 - Anatomy of a Book Plough (Parts & Construction) 2:56 - Sharpening the Blade for Perfect Cuts 3:23 - Securing the Vice & Setting Up Your Book 4:49 - Cutting Techniques & Blade Maintenance 7:34 - Testing the Plough: Cardstock, Cardboard, Thick Stacks 8:53 - Troubleshooting: Fixing Common Issues 10:07 - Disassembling & Storing Your Plough 11:08 - Alternatives: Razor Blades, Chisels, Guillotines 13:54 - Outro: Get the DIY Plans & Build Your Own