How to Use the Powis Parker Fastback Scoring Machine

The Fastback scoring machine is an excellent choice for creating perfect bound documents. Generally, common paper card and cover stocks of approximately 20 points (.020 inches or .50 mm thick) can be nicely scored. Sheets measuring 13 x 20 inches (33 x 50 cm) are easily handled on the machine. This makes it possible to create a full size 8.5" x 11" wraparound cover for your perfect bound documents.

The Fastback scoring machine is an excellent choice for creating perfect bound documents. Generally, common paper card and cover stocks of approximately 20 points (.020 inches or .50 mm thick) can be nicely scored. For materials thicker than this, or of unusual or unknown composition, their ability to be scored may be uncertain. Don't attempt to score materials over 23 points thick, as this could damage the machine if excess force is used. It is usually a good idea to try a practice score to see if the final score bends and looks satisfactory. Sheets measuring 13 x 20 inches (33 x 50 cm) are easily handled on the machine. This makes it possible to create a full size 8.5" x 11" wraparound cover for your perfect bound documents.

You can make either one (single) score or two (double) scores at a time - it depends on which Die Holder is installed on your machine.

To tell which Die Holder you have, look down into the top of the clear bar. If you see two silver lines (figure 3a), then you have the Double Die Holder, which makes two scores at a time. This enables you to create a cover with a "hinged" spine - for a book that opens easily and without wrinkling of the spine title area. Or, you can just have an extra crease line for a nice appearance detail near your spine. If you see a single silver line (figure 4a), then you have the Single Die Holder. This die makes one score at a time - perfect to create a greeting card or a single fold folder.

Simple Scoring:

1. Slide your material under the transparent bar. Make sure the bottom edge of your cover is resting against the front Guide Rail.

2. Look through the bar and position your cover to where you want your scores - they will be made right under the silver lines of the Scoring Dies.

3. Push the Lever to the left to make your scores.

Wraparound Cover Scoring:

Using the Fastback scoring machine you can easily create a wraparound cover for your perfect bound document or book. If you have the double die holder installed you will produce two parallel score lines along each side of the spines. If you have the single die holder installed you will produce a single score line on each side of your spine.

With the Double Die Holder (standard with the machine) two scores are made at once. One is the spine edge score. The other is a secondary score (3/16" from the spine edge score on the front and rear covers). These two sets of scores are shown in figure 3b. You would perform two scoring actions to make this total of four scores.

With the Single Die Holder (P/N: K-405-3437 available separately - please contact your local dealer) all of your scores are made one at a time. To make the two spine edge scores for a cover, it would take two scoring actions. If you wish to make all of the four scores you achieve with the double scoring die, it would take four scoring actions.

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