Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Tools and Equipment (hierarchy name)
5. equipment
6. [equipment by process]
7. bookbinding equipment

Anotations

Scope note:

Instruments for cutting or trimming the edges of books or paper, consisting of an adjustable wooden frame that holds a blade which is run back and forth along a groove or guide-rail in the cutting-press. Used to hand-cut the bolts from the uncut edges or to trim the already cut edges of books while they are held in a lying press.