![]() With the cut line in place, remove the text block from the case.Place the text block inside the case, roughly 1/8″ from head and tail Close the book, careful not to move the text block Open and roughly eyeball where you want the foredge to end Line up the ruler so it’s even from head to tail Use a pencil to mark a line at the head and tail Trim the foredge I’ve included a few photos to show you how I do this with a 1/4″ straight rule. ![]() With the book open, use a ruler to measure roughly 1/4″ in from the edge of the case. If we have 1/8″ space between the head/tail of the text block and the head/tail of the case, then 1/8-1/4″ is sufficient on the foredge.
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