Comments on: Vandercook No.1

By: Fritz Klinke

Fritz Klinke — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 08:23:30 +0000

Not much informaton on this one–shipped Dec. 8, 1939 to American Type Founders, Los Angeles. And being dealers, they sold it to someone but no informaton got back to Vandercook. A good basic press, and it’s a start.

By: thess

thess — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:07:28 +0000

The serial # is 8596.
He did mention that the base might not be too sturdy.
He also has a No.0 with base and ink plate. I’d consider setting the two up together and have a nice little place to learn on.
Anyway, I can’t afford the big press sizes, so I’m going the low route, since I’ve got a lot to learn anyway.

By: Paul Moxon, Moderator

Paul Moxon, Moderator — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 13:31:19 +0000

This seems to be a fair deal. The gearing cylinder and gripper bar provides the control of registration lacking in a gravity press. The accessories will likely comprise items such as quoins and a few sticks of furniture that you would otherwise have to buy separately. You should note that the cabinet is not original equipment and may not be up to the task, but I wouldn’t consider it a deal breaker.