Tools of the trade

Machines:

Sewing Frame:

Thou useth a sewing-frame of this nature, which is also used by thy bookbinders, and consisteth of a bed with two upright poles and a crossbar, which can be raised or lowered by the turning of wooden nuts working on a screw thread cutteth in the uprights.

Lying Press:
Thou lying press is used to holdeth thy manuscript tight whilst the plough is used to shaveth the edges to maketh the manuscript pages smooth.

Vertical Plough:

Thou willst also needeth a vertical plough to cutteth the sides of manuscripts to maketh the edges straight, smooth, and even.