Homeward Bound - Bookbinding Supplier

07/04/2026

Just purchased this really nice Scoring/Creasing Machine made by William Crossland Ltd approx. 85 years ago.

William Crossland Ltd were specialist in manufacturing heavy duty Cutting & Creasing Machinery for the Printing & Bookbinding Industry since the mid 1800's.

Although in great working condition, we are really looking forward to fully restoring this to a very high standard (as usual!!) and hope that it finds a a new home to continue to do a great job.

It has a fully adjustable depth of Score/Crease and has interchangable wheels. A nice feature is it has cast iron oil wells wells each end of the bed which allows the rails to be oiled to give effotless smooth operation when moving the head from left to right. When Scoring/Creasing thicker board, the the wheel can be lowered at each pass to increase the depth of cut.

Size: 840mm (33") x 450mm (17.5")

13/11/2025

SOLD

Just in a 'Harrild & Sons' Board Cutter. It is in really nice original condition with no breaks or repairs. It cuts superbly and has nice features as you would expect from this maker.
I have decided to offer this as 'unrestored' due to the efficient way it cuts.
(We are currently totally restoring the exact same model but much bigger for The University of Glasgow).

Cut Length: 86cms 9 (34" approx).
Bed Size: 96cms long (38" approx) / 84cms wide (33" approx)
Overall size: 102cms x 102cms (40" x 40" approx)

Delivery & Installation can be arranged. UK only.

If interested, please contact us.
[email protected]
01547530630

11/11/2025

Another Fully Restored Board Cutter delivered to 'The Leather Conservation Centre’ ready for their Open Day at the New Conservation Centre in Leicester.
(still have another 8 Board Cutters awaiting Restoration in Stock!!).

Watch this space for a rare situation, we have for sale, a really nice 'Harrild & Sons' Board Cutter which cuts & functions so nicely that we would
like to offer it unrestored if anyone wants to take advantage of this Pre Christmas Sale 🎄, photos
and specification to follow.

11/10/2025

Here is a little bit about us. Every press we sell goes through a full restoration as described here.

02/10/2025

Just finished restoring this 'Table Top' Board Cutter for my Customer at Queens College Cambridge.
It has a nice feature of an automatic clamp which comes down with the blade. Pressure of the clamp can be increased by just turning an adjuster on the bed, (nice feature on this German Board Cutter).

29/09/2025

1 SOLD - 1 REMAINING
FOR SALE - Early Nice Wooden Sewing Frames in Great Condition
Both are: 23" / 58cms between Centres, (2 available)

Can be collected or dismantled & posted at cost

Price: £110.00 each NO VAT

26/09/2025

SOLD. Really nice. ‘Pragnant’ Hot Foil Blocking Machine in lovely condition.

Videos in the comments

Consists of:
200mm long Self Centring Type Holder
Block / Die Holder with larger Die Mounting Block
3 Socket Thermostat Controller
Centraliser (for centring the case when blocking spines)
Foil Feed Attachment (if required on long runs of blocking)
Side Case Extension Support Bars

26/09/2025

SOLD. Really nice. ‘Pragnant’ Hot Foil Blocking Machine in lovely condition.
Consists of:
200mm long Self Centring Type Holder
Block / Die Holder with larger Die Mounting Block
3 Socket Thermostat Controller
Centraliser (for centring the case when blocking spines)
Foil Feed Attachment (if required on long runs of blocking)
Side Case Extension Support Bars

See Videos

02/04/2025

26/03/2025

Video in the comments.
Fully restored (right down to last nut & bolt), Very early Vintage Edge Glueing Machine.
Will run a strip of glue (usually PVA) from 5mm to 60mm wide.
An alternative to PVA, there is a similar glue which can be used undiluted which is much stronger.
All new electrics which includes a period switch but retains the original motor & gearbox which runs beautifully.

Price: £550.

For more information or to purchase contact Les [email protected] or leave your details and we will contact you

29/11/2024

Fully Restored Mackay Hot Foil Blocking Press
Blocking Image area of 310mm x 310mm.
New Aluminium Chase for dies and includes 2 smaller chases for type.
All parts and electrics including heating elements guaranteed for 6 months from date of purchase.
For full details & price contact Homeward Bound.
[email protected]