pad counter
1. A simple type of gauge used to divide the
leaves of a book into "sections" of the
appropriate thickness for oversewing. Two gauges
are generally used, one to divide the leaves into
sections 0.055 inch in thickness, the other to
divide bulkier paper into sections 0.065 inch
thick. 2. A device consisting of two flat blades,
one of which is adjustable to any distance from
the other, and used to determine the number of
sheets in a pad. The number of sheets wanted in
each pad of a production run is counted out (five
extra sheets being added to allow for a snug fit
when setting the gauge). The counted pile is
placed between the two blades and the movable
blade is tightened, following which the five extra
sheets are removed. If the fixed blade is placed
directly on top of the pile of stock and firm
pressure is applied as the adjustable blade is
slid into the pile, the counter will pick up
approximately the number of sheets desired. See
also: CHECK PILE .
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