trimming

The process of evening the edges of a signature using a board cutter.

board cutter

Piece of equipment used to make square cuts in paper, cardboard, transparencies, etc.

ruler

Graduated scale used to measure length.

cutting guide

Groove in which the gauge moves along the ruler.

gauge

Movable square parallel to the fixed blade for adjusting the position and dimensions of a signature.

table

clamp

Piece lowered onto the signature to keep it in place under pressure.

blade lever

Arm used to raise and lower the cutting blade.

fixed blade

Fixed blade attached to the board cutter table.

cutting blade

Blade that moves vertically to cut signature edges.