Best Ways to Punch Holes in Signatures for Bookbinding

Let's explore all the ways to make holes in signatures for bookbinding! Which method do you find is the most efficient? 🩵 Support My Channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sealemon 💛 Become a YT Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbxOeCBuGSsKvt4g9lEv3A/join HELPFUL BOOKBINDING CHANNEL @DASBookbinding https://www.youtube.com/dasbookbinding DIY PUNCHING CRADLES • Chipboard (template in description) via @PeterBaumgartner: https://youtu.be/mmCzH8VJwBY • Foamboard (template in description) via @NiktheBooksmith: https://youtu.be/cwKVex6KKxc • Thin Chipboard via @TheScrapologist: https://youtu.be/qG6KM1PQzyM WHERE TO BUY PUNCHING CRADLES (FYI, inventory changes frequently and shipping costs vary.) Etsy • Search Etsy*: https://bit.ly/4un4Mcr • BWShoppe: https://www.etsy.com/shop/bwshoppe • @iBookBinding*: https://bit.ly/49rdcaD • @ElLibroRojodeAline (shop closed) Talas • Wood guide: https://www.talasonline.com/Awl-Guide Amazon • @WeR_Makers*: https://amzn.to/3dGShEi • Full Review: https://youtu.be/D_EQRrbpjwg OTHER TOOLS MENTIONED • Bookbinding squares: • Amazon*: https://amzn.to/3nikDI7 • iBookbinding*: https://bit.ly/49rdcaD • El Libro Rojo*: (shop closed) (other names: machinist or carpenter’s square, rafter square) • Flat punch tool by iBookbinding*: https://bit.ly/49rdcaD RELATED VIDEOS • Bookbinding Supplies Playlist: http://bit.ly/BindingTips • DIY Book Presses: https://youtu.be/Ou9QEPlVCa4 • Testing We R Memory Keepers Bookbinding Guide: https://youtu.be/D_EQRrbpjwg 📦 Shop My Favorite Supplies on Amazon*: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sealemon 🛒 Shop Bookbinding Supplies on Etsy*: https://bit.ly/4870CNl 🛍️ My Etsy Shop*: https://bit.ly/4ci1TU7 📄 My Scrapbook Paper Shop: https://bit.ly/SeaZazzle ABOUT 👋 Hello, it's Jennifer from Sea Lemon! This channel focuses on DIY beginner-friendly book related arts & crafts. We’ll also explore painting, upcycling, and other creative curiosities. Subscribe for new ideas https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbxOeCBuGSsKvt4g9lEv3A and follow me on https://instagram.com/sealemon or https://tiktok.com/@heysealemon ✳️ Disclaimers: Links above marked with (*) are affiliate links, which means I may earn revenue or credits (at no extra cost to you) via those affiliated sites. Music credits: Epidemic Sound 0:00 Signature Holes for Bookbinding 0:33 About Signatures 1:36 Basic Ways to Punch Signatures 4:21 Sawing Signatures 6:11 Punching Cradles