Im right now in the process of rebinding my bible. I dont have much money so im ordering the materials bit by bit on Amazon. I am loving the process. Bibles haven't always been available like it is now. My parents are not from this county so i understand how precious it is to have a bible. And my prayers and notes in my bible cant be replaced.
I recently rebound my twenty year old NASB Bible. Upon reopening it, a lot of memories of how much I enjoyed reading it, and bad memories of when I believed other things. Now that I am in a church that teaches sound doctrine, I can enjoy reading it again and create new memories with it.
I like the look of the lamp wicks instead of traditional ribbons. " Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." PSALM 119:105, it surely does fit, God bless.
Before I gave up Facebook (feels good not having it, it was a personal choice) I posted once about how I forgot my Bible and like most who grew up in church I grabbed one from the pew in front of me and used it but at the same time i could tell a difference and it really made me realize why it’s the sword of the spirit because as soldiers are trained to use any sword they are most familiar with their own. And this video reminded me of that, rebinding your own Bible could be compared to how a soldier might have replaced leather on their hilt😄
Hey Kevin- great name btw. Controversial opinion! I really wrestled with getting the Cambridge instead of doing this. Most people say the Cambridge has the superior page thickness and it just works better overall as a wide margin Bible. However, I’ve never held one in my hand so I can’t say from videos alone which one I would like best. With the price point, this $40 ESV with the rebinding upgrade is well worth the price. That’s interesting to hear that you prefer the build of the this Crossway version. Thanks for watching!
I have this exact, brown, TruTone Bible, and like you, a Cambridge wide margin, NKJV, in the calf split leather. (I found it brand-new online, in its brand-new, shrink-wrapped box, for only $95. It was a “second,” because of a minute, barely visible spot on the back where apparently the finish miss the tiny spot and the spot doesn’t have the level of “sheen” as the rest of the Bible. I love both of these Bibles, and use them both regularly. But if I could keep only one, it would be the Cambridge. Why? 1. The paper is a little thicker, easier to turn the pages, takes ink (Pigma Micron) better with minimal ghosting and zero bleed-through. 2. There are about 32 pages of double column, same quality, lined notebook paper in the back. For me, this a huge plus. There are specific, carefully-planned notes I write in the Cambridge, and wish all the Bible’s I regularly use contained extra paper. 3. I love Cambridge maps because they have an index, and each map has the horizontal/vertical letter/number feature, so specific locations within the map are easy to find. 4. Overall quality is so excellent. Cons? 1. Sadly, my 70-yr-old eyes are beginning to find the small font to be challenging. 2. Inner margins are not as wide as outer. (The ESV WM has 1-inch margins on inner, outer, and bottom margins.) 3. The beginning of each new book follows the preceding book on the SAME page. So, there is minimal room for further notes under the final chapter of each book. Some books end close enough to the bottom of the page that the new book has to start on a new page; that gives you a little more note taking space. The only Bibles I use anymore are wide-margin ones!
I have a 30 year old bonded leather ultra think NIV bible that I adore and treasure, but it's falling apart. I wonder if there are professional book binders who could put a new leather cover on it.
I found a few near me (within a two-hour drive) that I will be contacting. I can't part with this one bible, it's been to Africa with me, through seminary, and all my travels. I know we shouldn't get attached to things, but she's been by my side so long!@@betterbiblereading
I appreciate your advice... but a homemade bible rebind would not work for me... for the main reason... I like to have all the specifics of the bible on the spine or on the cover... such as I would like the new cover to state "Holy Bible".. on the front AND spine... along with what translation it is... what version and whether it is a cross-reference wide margin or single column with red lettering stated on the spine... the spine should be printed like so:.... HOLY BIBLE KING JAMES VERSION SINGLE COLUMN WIDE MARGIN WORDS OF CHRIST IN RED CROSS-REFERENCE EDITION if I knew how to get these words imprinted.. or words to that effect imprinted.. onto the spine of the rebind.. I may try to do one myself...
Off topic a bit but I have vision problems and am to the point that I can only read the Bible on an electronic Bible with a black page and white print and that enlarged significantly and I hold it right up to my face about 6 inches away. Is it considered rude or even questionable to use that device in a church service?
It's not a common skill, so it does cost a lot. I think the way it's most worth it is when you have a Bible that is especially precious to you. One that belonged to or was handed down from parents/grandparents, one that is filled with your irreplaceable notes, a childhood Bible that you can't bear to part with, etc. But it may still be worth a search. There are sometimes people who are starting out and they are more willing to charge a lesser price. Of course, you're also taking a risk if they are not experienced/established in the craft. But it might be worth searching. You never know. You might get a great job at a great deal.
Im right now in the process of rebinding my bible. I dont have much money so im ordering the materials bit by bit on Amazon. I am loving the process. Bibles haven't always been available like it is now. My parents are not from this county so i understand how precious it is to have a bible. And my prayers and notes in my bible cant be replaced.
Very exciting. Hope it goes well!
I recently rebound my twenty year old NASB Bible. Upon reopening it, a lot of memories of how much I enjoyed reading it, and bad memories of when I believed other things. Now that I am in a church that teaches sound doctrine, I can enjoy reading it again and create new memories with it.
I like the look of the lamp wicks instead of traditional ribbons. " Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." PSALM 119:105, it surely does fit, God bless.
Before I gave up Facebook (feels good not having it, it was a personal choice) I posted once about how I forgot my Bible and like most who grew up in church I grabbed one from the pew in front of me and used it but at the same time i could tell a difference and it really made me realize why it’s the sword of the spirit because as soldiers are trained to use any sword they are most familiar with their own. And this video reminded me of that, rebinding your own Bible could be compared to how a soldier might have replaced leather on their hilt😄
I have the Cambridge wide margin and I have this bible, and in my opinion crossway has the better text block.
Hey Kevin- great name btw. Controversial opinion! I really wrestled with getting the Cambridge instead of doing this. Most people say the Cambridge has the superior page thickness and it just works better overall as a wide margin Bible. However, I’ve never held one in my hand so I can’t say from videos alone which one I would like best. With the price point, this $40 ESV with the rebinding upgrade is well worth the price. That’s interesting to hear that you prefer the build of the this Crossway version. Thanks for watching!
I have this exact, brown, TruTone Bible, and like you, a Cambridge wide margin, NKJV, in the calf split leather. (I found it brand-new online, in its brand-new, shrink-wrapped box, for only $95. It was a “second,” because of a minute, barely visible spot on the back where apparently the finish miss the tiny spot and the spot doesn’t have the level of “sheen” as the rest of the Bible.
I love both of these Bibles, and use them both regularly. But if I could keep only one, it would be the Cambridge. Why?
1. The paper is a little thicker, easier to turn the pages, takes ink (Pigma Micron) better with minimal ghosting and zero bleed-through.
2. There are about 32 pages of double column, same quality, lined notebook paper in the back. For me, this a huge plus. There are specific, carefully-planned notes I write in the Cambridge, and wish all the Bible’s I regularly use contained extra paper.
3. I love Cambridge maps because they have an index, and each map has the horizontal/vertical letter/number feature, so specific locations within the map are easy to find.
4. Overall quality is so excellent.
Cons?
1. Sadly, my 70-yr-old eyes are beginning to find the small font to be challenging.
2. Inner margins are not as wide as outer. (The ESV WM has 1-inch margins on inner, outer, and bottom margins.)
3. The beginning of each new book follows the preceding book on the SAME page. So, there is minimal room for further notes under the final chapter of each book. Some books end close enough to the bottom of the page that the new book has to start on a new page; that gives you a little more note taking space.
The only Bibles I use anymore are wide-margin ones!
@frostLeather is another great channel for learning rebinding.
I love this!
Looks great!!
I have a 30 year old bonded leather ultra think NIV bible that I adore and treasure, but it's falling apart. I wonder if there are professional book binders who could put a new leather cover on it.
Yeah there’s plenty of great companies out there. Just do a web search to see if there’s one nearby
I found a few near me (within a two-hour drive) that I will be contacting. I can't part with this one bible, it's been to Africa with me, through seminary, and all my travels. I know we shouldn't get attached to things, but she's been by my side so long!@@betterbiblereading
May I ask what Bible is that? It has wide margin on both side of the columns.
Sure! This is the “ESV wide margin reference Bible”
I appreciate your advice... but a homemade bible rebind would not work for me... for the main reason... I like to have all the specifics of the bible on the spine or on the cover... such as I would like the new cover to state "Holy Bible".. on the front AND spine... along with what translation it is... what version and whether it is a cross-reference wide margin or single column with red lettering stated on the spine... the spine should be printed like so:....
HOLY BIBLE
KING JAMES
VERSION
SINGLE COLUMN
WIDE MARGIN
WORDS OF CHRIST
IN RED
CROSS-REFERENCE
EDITION
if I knew how to get these words imprinted.. or words to that effect imprinted.. onto the spine of the rebind.. I may try to do one myself...
Off topic a bit but I have vision problems and am to the point that I can only read the Bible on an electronic Bible with a black page and white print and that enlarged significantly and I hold it right up to my face about 6 inches away.
Is it considered rude or even questionable to use that device in a church service?
Not in most services. Please use your electronic Bible if you need to!!
Of course not! Wow, it's sad that this is even a concern. My eyes are not the best, so I may be in this situation sooner or later!
I think you did a great job what would you charge to do my Bible
Thanks James, I don't think I am good enough at this to charge or do it for others quite yet!
Let me know when you ready my friend
I'm not sure mine can be rebound. Mine is A Thomas Nelson bonded leather bible. I don't know if it's sewn or not?
You may not need to rebind your Bible if you have a scanner. You can then turn those scans into a PDF file.
watch you tube Geoff Wilson. Clearly done beginning to end
HOW can one get a Bible rebounded without it costing more than buying another Bible of the some brand/type?
It’s always going to cost more so it’s something you do if you want to keep all your notes.
It's not a common skill, so it does cost a lot. I think the way it's most worth it is when you have a Bible that is especially precious to you. One that belonged to or was handed down from parents/grandparents, one that is filled with your irreplaceable notes, a childhood Bible that you can't bear to part with, etc. But it may still be worth a search. There are sometimes people who are starting out and they are more willing to charge a lesser price. Of course, you're also taking a risk if they are not experienced/established in the craft. But it might be worth searching. You never know. You might get a great job at a great deal.