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Comment on No 4 Motor Vibrations by Paul Moxon, Moderator

Paul Moxon, Moderator — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:13:24 +0000

I say this press on May 21. The motor was the loudest motor I’ve ever heard. So as Chris said it will have to be replaced. There were the usual repairs: new form roller clutch pins, springs for the carriage latch spring and front trip wedge, LB-7 copper paper guides and the cylinder needed to be retimed. Other than that it’s a nice press and appears to have seen little use since 1948. It will be a great addition to their studio.

Comment on Maintenance Book Reprinted by Enrique

Enrique — Wed, 23 May 2012 01:56:00 +0000

Congratulations on this reprint.

Comment on 219 OS Carriage latch question by Widmark

Widmark — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:14:20 +0000

Another photo from same different press

Comment on 219 OS Carriage latch question by Widmark

Widmark — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:14:01 +0000

Photo from a different press

Comment on 219 OS Carriage latch question by Widmark

Widmark — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:13:19 +0000

Another photo

Comment on 219 OS Carriage latch question by Widmark

Widmark — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:13:02 +0000

Photo

Comment on 219 OS Carriage latch question by Widmark

Widmark — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:12:20 +0000

I’ve gotten a lot of great responses from the extremely helpful letterpress/vandercook community. All wood blocks, all with a nice groove worn in from the impression wheel. Two people sent in specs for the block, interestingly the depth and length differ, but the height at the high point, which I’d think is the most crucial, match at 1.25″ tall. The other specs were 3″ wide and 2″ deep from one printer, and 3.5″ wide by 1 7/8″ deep, as seen in the following diagram. I’ll post a few photos sent to me in following comments.

Comment on 219 OS Carriage latch question by Widmark

Widmark — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:48:07 +0000

Second response is in…and also has a wooden block.

Comment on 219 OS Carriage latch question by Widmark

Widmark — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:01:35 +0000

As suggested, I’ve been emailing other 219OS owners and got one response so far from someone who says “Our 219 OS has what appears to be the original setup. Initially I assumed this was a steel block but tapping and temperature suggested otherwise. I filed a bit of paint off, and I believe it’s made of wood” and send the attached photo.

The wood stop looks like it has even more wear than mine from the impression wheel. Does it make sense that as the wood is worn, by adjusting the nut on the screw you lift and pivot that arm to make up for it? Why would they have used wood instead of steel in the first place? To avoid wear on the impression wheel?

Comment on 219 OS Carriage latch question by Eric Holub

Eric Holub — Sun, 13 May 2012 04:02:31 +0000

I recognize the 219 OS pictured as belonging to Jamie at A Mano Press.

Comment on Vandercook #4 Foot Pedal Problems by Friedrich

Friedrich — Sat, 12 May 2012 20:34:39 +0000

Hey All,

Just wanted to say I got the problem fixed up. Fritz got a look at the blue print and I got this ugly half a bit of broken taper out of the pedal and a new pin in place. After cleaning and fretting for a couple of days I can’t believe that’s all it took.

Thanks all for your input.

Attached is a photo of a new pin and the old one.

Friedrich

Comment on 219 OS Carriage latch question by Widmark

Widmark — Sat, 12 May 2012 15:33:20 +0000

Coal, wood, newspapers, old wood type, anything that burns. Still looking for a vintage Vandercook coal shovel if anyone has one.