Wow, great job with the before and after photos! I am the guy that commented on that a few videos back, and I am impressed with the amount of effort to take care of that very small gripe :) Thanks a ton...from all of us enjoying your videos, I am sure! Great video on the ball bearing technique. I didn't realize it would work so well with the folds along the edge like that!
Have you ever tried using dotting tools? They come in a variety of sizes for small detailed work, and they are attached to handles for better control. This works really well when pushing a stubborn dent that won't press out from the inside cover along the spine. I use the same technique to wet and warm the area on the outside of the cover, and then with a small dotting tool, I will gently push out the dent from the inside so that it can be pressed. Just like when putting your tack iron to the cover, you don't need a lot of pressure.
Good idea. I do have a set of smooth tools used for leather work that I use to work on books to avoid gouging when lifting things like corner creases. Two of them do have small little balls on the edge that I didn't think about using for dents as you described. I'm so used to multiple presses after hitting the dents with a steamer where I try to puff the dents out for pressing. I'll try using the small balls on the dents first next time. My brain didn't connect the dots, pun intended, that I could use the dots on the dents.
I will look into that. If you know of any videos out there showing how this is done, please let me know. And if you could give me the link to some tools on Amazon, would appreciate it
@ImproveCollectingComics I'm working on two Spideŕ-Man 569s that have the same crinkles to the side of the top staples on front cover. Steaming , steel ball, multiple pressings aren't getting them out. It's a process, with breaks, but little by little the tiny balls are working them out. I was avoiding liquid but I may add just a bit.
Tremendous work on that book. Normally you have CGC gods smiling on you, so we already know it's coming back a 9.8 🙂. I look forward to your next video.
As always, great work! Thanks for sharing. One of these days I'll purchase a press and give it a go. Until then, I'll soak up as much knowledge as possible through your videos 😊 #TheHobbyist
Moisture and the ball bearing I think, but this was over a year ago. I have discovered a much better way to get rid of gouges now. The info is shared in my new cleaning and pressing community. You can learn more at improvecollecting.com. We are in our Alpha launch right now.
I never thought I'd answer a question about ball size. 😂 The one I use is on my website, improvecollecting.com I think it is 1.5" though? I also use a smaller one, probably 1/2" for closer to spines/hard to reach places. But honestly, I very rarely use a ball bearing anymore and it is an optional purchase. I've found a much better way to remove defects that people think requires a ball bearing
Yes, a few. I didn't really do anything different except put some 100ish pound cardstock before and after the part of the insert that isn't flush with the rest of the book. Otherwise you can get an ident down the length of the book.
Sorry for the delay, was on vacation. All the products I use are on my website improvecollecting.com The iron I use has been on backorder for months.. I am looking for an alternative option. It was called hangar 9 heat sealing iron
