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Tool designs
—with exception of the splitting knife—
originated by Dennis Ruud.

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Essential Workshop Tools

The Large Folder and Small Folder are benchtop workhorses —- useful in many applications.

A ll tools are
pure virgin Teflon (PTFE),
and each is individually made by me in my workshop.

These tools were designed
with the needs of book
artists in mind
but
they are excellent for use in
other kinds of work
as well:

Teflon tools are less likely to polish or mar fragile objects than tools made from another material.

The smaller Teflon tools such as the small

spatula and the microspatula have a

sensetive and useful flexibility unlike any

other tool on the market.

dealer inquiries welcome
denny@dennisruud.com

Large Folder

6 1/2" x 3/4"(width) x 3/8"(thickness)
16.5 cm x 1.9 cm x .9 cm

large folder 2 views

The LARGE and SMALL FOLDERS are standard implements in the workboxes of craftspeople around the world. Used for local pressure application, folding, creasing, etc.

$20 ea., free shipping in U.S.

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Small Folder

5 1/4" x 5/8"(width) x 1/4"(thickness)
13.5 cm x 1.6 cm x .65 cm

As with the larger version (above) this tool is excellent for direct application of local pressure onto delicate materials in adhesive procedures, and for paper folding, etc.

$17.50 ea., free shipping in U.S.

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Splitting Knife

-- tool for delaminating --

9 3/4" x 1"(width) x 3/8"(thickness)
25 cm x 2.5 cm x .65 cm

spl knife detail 140 dpi

A favorite among paper and document conservators. Excellent for reducing thickness of card and board mounts.

$27.50 ea., free shipping in U.S.

Small Spatula

6 5/8" x 1/2"(width) x 3/8"(thickness)
17 cm x 1.25 cm x .65 cm

The thin, rounded end is flexible and sensitive. Unsurpassed for applying direct pressure onto small repairs using Japanese tissue (hold the "domed" tip dome-down, like a fingertip), and ultra-sensitive application of localized pressure, generally. Also excellent for delamination of labels or other small-sized items.

$22 ea., free shipping in U.S.

Microspatula

6 1/2" x 7/16"(width) x 3/8"(thickness)
16.5 x 1.2 cm x .65 cm

The MICROSPATULA is useful for manipulating small pieces, or for delaminating small areas. The tip is a very small spatula shape. A very sensetive tool. One that I use often in my own work.

$22 ea., free shipping in U.S.

Large Spatula
8" x 9/16"(width) x 3/8"(thickness)
20 cm x 1.5 cm x .65 cm

A size up from the small spatula (see above).
Made from thicker material,this is a
somewhat beefier tool,
feels good in the hand.
Excellent for more aggressive
getting-in-there, pressing, delaminating, etc.
A chisel edge at one end.

$25 ea., free shipping in U.S.