14K views · 505 reactions | When building the form for letterpress printing, a printer turns to furniture to help lock in the type and cuts. When furniture is too large, a printer turns to riglets. When riglets are too large, leads and slugs are needed. Leads and slugs are mainly used for putting some space between rows of type. In this video, Howard discusses the Rouse lead and slug cutter, one of the most essential items in any printing office. | Sacramento History Museum | Facebook