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Our inking roller on our Vandy 3 is a bit worn, so we’re wondering if we should get it replaced before we print an initial run. We tried it out before purchasing the press, just to test it out, and it seemed to distribute the ink pretty well since it is still quite soft. That [...]

Finally got around to fabricating a hand lever for the No. 3 grippers. Works like a charm and no longer will I be rolling the cylinder back and forth in an attempt to properly grip/register sheets. I can share the specs with anyone interested… just let me know. Brad.

Does anyone know if  a Vandercook 3 Proof Press is galley high or type high?  Serial # 7617. Also, what is the exact size of the steel sheet that comes in the bed?  I want it to be able to fit in the bed (inside the lock up bar).  I have tried printing without this steel [...]

Hello Vanderfolks. I am in the process of finally getting my old #3 up and running again. A lot of dust, dirt, a little rust and the paper clasp pins don’t open. Looks like I have mostly cleaning and lubricating to do. My question is really simple. For those of you who have been through [...]

Hi Everyone, I’m looking into purchasing an older Vandy #3, but it has a broken handle, please see the photo. The seller split the press into two pieces (press bed and carriage) so that’s what shown in the photo. Does anyone have a good idea of how much it will cost to replace? And how [...]

Hi List– I sent my rollers out to be recovered. They’re back, and I don’t remember how they’re supposed to be re-installed! Yeh, I know… it seemed so obvious at the time. I saved all the parts I removed, carefully differentiating between rights and lefts. I soaked them in solvent to clean them. But it [...]

Hello Vanderbloggers! We are in the midst of Open Studios and I planned a few projects to print on my Vandercook 3 (which is sorely underutilized in our shop), and of course, half way through, my grippers have stopped acting normally. The spring that fits in the hole of the gripper cam thingy seems to [...]

I recently acquired a Vandercook No. 3. There is still a tremendous amount of cleaning to do, but I have it to a point where at least all the oil holes are un-clogged and the parts that are supposed to move, do so smoothly. I also have brand new rollers on the press. (Polishing all [...]

I am trying to restore my Vand #3, and am trying to find EITHER a Vand #3 or #4 Oscillating assembly. Does anybody have this.. or contacts that they might refer me to? Any help would be appreciated! Thank you, Aimee Wilson

I am selling my beloved press! I have come to a very difficult decision, but have decided to sell my Vandercook. It is in excellent, excellent condition. It needs no work at all. Hardly any rust. Cylinder, rails, bed and rollers all in good shape. It has a delivery tray behind the carriage which makes [...]

Hello. I have been searching tirelessly for a Vandercook Proof Press (preferably #3 or #4, Universal or SP) in working condition to purchase for use in a printing job I am working on. I would greatly appreciate and advice or suggestions that I can get to help me find one. Thank you.