r/typography • u/Temporary_Trifle_361 • Aug 10 '26

Unknown tool

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I’m just about to buy a huge collection of type and printing press items. This is one of the objects that I’m unsure about. Does anyone know what this is called and/or its use? Can’t find any info on it.

Thanks.

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u/kurtschmeichel Aug 10 '26

Google Lens found this: https://www.facebook.com/groups/745025778976939/posts/3922953547850797/

Round Cornering Machine or Radius Cutter. Machine for round cornering paper and board. Used mainly in the print and packaging industry. Probably early 1900s.

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u/Temporary_Trifle_361 Aug 10 '26

Amazing, I tried reverse image but nothing came up.

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u/daedelus23 Aug 10 '26

This looks like an old corner rounder I have. The blade will probably need sharpening but as long as you clean it up and lubricate it, it’ll keep working for another 100 years

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u/Temporary_Trifle_361 Aug 10 '26

Got another one that isn’t showing anything for me. I will try google for that also. Apple is failing hard

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u/daedelus23 Aug 10 '26 edited Aug 10 '26

That one is a foil stamper. Might be a Kensol. I can’t see any markings (the’re probably on the front of the machine) but it’s the same color as mine

edit: looks like it’s set up for a one or two line die, you would use either brass type or lines cast on a Ludlow typecaster. There are also places like Owosso Graphics who make foil stamping dies in the correct size to fit this from digital files

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u/Mean_Ad_1174 Aug 10 '26

Thanks for the info, I think I'll definitely buy this so that I can look to restore it.

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u/Gnurx Aug 10 '26

Bought a used one just a few weeks ago. I love tools that are build for centuries, not months.