A quoin key is used to lock up the type in the chase to create the ‘forme’. The forme is then placed on the press for printing. We have many quoin keys of varying in age, condition and quality. Poorer quality keys made from a softer metal tend to twist from tightening the quoins.
Archive for the ‘Tools of my Trade’ Category
Tools of my Trade No. 1 ~ Quoin Key
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January 21st, 2011
| Category: Tools of my Trade
Tags: chase. forme, letterpress, lockup, quoin key, Tools of my Trade, type |
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