13 Mar
Posted by: Patrick Foley 3 Comments
Catergory: Rollers, Tools, Universal series
My Uni I came to me without a roller setting gauge. Is it possible to get one, and if so, how? If (as I suspect) they’re vanishingly rare, can you recommend method for setting the height of the form rollovers without one?
Thanks!
12 Jan
Posted by: The Arm NYC 6 Comments
Catergory: Hacker, Makeready, Tools
I know that Hacker Mfg. was acquired by Vandercook, but this gauge appears to pre-date that merger. Does anyone have any information on Hacker gauges from this era?
This particular gauge has two standards (.159 and a .759) which add up to type-high. I would guess it was to be used for checking planed [...]
25 Oct
Posted by: mikeoc 17 Comments
Catergory: Grippers, Impression Cylinder, No. 4, Tools
I have printed a couple of projects on a Vandercook 4 that a friend recently purchased. I have had to put 4.5 picas of furniture in back of the deadline bar because if I were to put type or engraving at the deadline bar (without the furniture) it would smash. With the furniture in, this [...]