Arming press, a small blocking press used for striking arms-blocks on the sides of books.
Backing boards, wedge-shaped bevelled boards used in backing (see [Fig. 40]).
Backing machine, used for backing cheap work in large quantities; it often crushes and damages the backs of the sections.
Bands, (1) the cords on which a book is sewn. (2) The ridges on the back caused by the bands showing through the leather.
Band nippers, pincers with flat jaws, used for straightening the bands (see [Fig. 61]). For nipping up the leather after covering, they should be nickelled to prevent the iron staining the leather.
Beating stone, the “stone” on which books were formerly beaten; now generally superseded by the rolling machine and standing press.
Blind tooling, the impression of finishing tools without gold.
Blocking press, a press used for impressing blocks such as those used in decorating cloth cases.
Board papers, the part of the end papers pasted on to the boards.
Bodkin, an awl used for making the holes in the boards for the slips.