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NBEADS 12 in imperial wooden hole guide

Black scale-marked wooden guide pictured with a sheet and a demonstration awl.
Black scale-marked wooden guide pictured with a sheet and a demonstration awl.

What this tool is for

The numbered guide is an option if you already own an awl and want a compact layout tool. Use the markings to repeat a row of holes for several folded sections of the same book.

Specifications

Brand
NBEADS
Tool type
Punching cradle or guide
Model
NB-24W38-US26
Guide size
About 12 × 1.3 × 0.8 in
Guide opening
3 mm stated
Contents
One wooden scale guide
Amazon.com reference
B0DHLB2QHP

Fit and buying advice

The supplied item is the guide. Treat the pictured awl and sheet as a use example. Check the actual pitch before matching it to a required stitch pattern.

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Questions about this tool

Which option includes an awl?

Compare the NBEADS set that includes three awl profiles. This version is the standalone guide.

What does the 3 mm figure measure?

It is the guide hole. Test the paper opening with the point and pressure you plan to use.

Can I use the numbered scale for a second signature?

Align the fold and end reference the same way, then use the same marked stations.

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