The Vespiary Book Binding & Book Conservation

Fixin’ books in the Wild West

Archive for July, 2009

circular saw, n. - a saw in the form of a circular disc

It’s really getting exciting now. June and July were all about getting some major work done on the inside of the shed.  We put in the reading/lounging loft (for me, the most anticipated part of the project), and are almost finished with the floor.  This floor just screams Montana. It’s locally harvested circle sawn fir [...]

custodian, n. - a person that watches over and protects someone or something.

Today’s honorary conservator award goes to vigilant Helena janitor!
Tammy Moore, who works at the Capitol building in Helena, found a trove of newspaper clippings about and by Jeannette Rankin, first woman elected to the House of Representatives, in boxes marked as trash. She took them to the Governor’s office and they are now being displayed [...]

creel, n. - a contrivance made of wickerwork used as an angler’s fishing basket

Summertime means outdoor festivals and markets here in Missoula.  The weekly People’s Market is a great place to check out what’s new in the local DIY scene.  I love the beginning of each summer because there are always new additions, winter craftsfolk taking their products out for a test run.  I was wowed by a [...]