METHOD 1:
Pastedown Still Attached To The Board Before casing-in the text block, make sure the spine is right side up to the text block.
- Slide the loose edge of the crash under the lifted pastedown.
- Trim the crash if it does not fit and trim the corners diagonally.
- When the loose edge of crash fits well, remove it.
- Apply glue to the book board, working glue all the way down into the area where the pastedown and the book board are connected. Do not glue the lifted pastedown.
- Slide the loose edge of the crash back under the lifted pastedown. Work it onto the glued board. Make sure there are no lumps in the crash.
- Put a piece of wax paper in the hinge area and close the book.
- Use the long edge of a folder to work the book cloth joint in place.
- Open the book and support the cover on another book or a stack of boards.
- Lift the loosened pastedown, and apply glue between the pastedown and the crash.
- Use the flat edge of a folder to work the pastedown into position and to move any excess glue towards the hinge. Wipe away any excess glue.
- Replace the wax paper in the hinge area and close the book.
- Rework the joint into position with the long edge of a folder.
- Turn the book over, and repeat for the other hinge.
- When the second hinge is repaired, insert rods in both joints and dry under pressure.