I noticed the primary roller of our SP20 was only making partial contact with the form rollers resulting in uneven inking. It seems to be slightly uneven with the operator side going lower. I already tried adjusting the form rollers but that didn’t work. How would we fix this issue?
MoreVandercook SP20 For Sale
FOR SALE – Vandercook SP-20 proof press in great condition. New rollers, automatic wash-up, and a ductor roller for additional inking (part of the ink monitor that’s included but not functional). Serial no. 26720 manufactured in 1967 – will print up to 19.5”x 28”. Perfect for posters or larger prints and works well for smaller […]
MoreVandercook 320G For Sale
FOR SALE – Vandercook 320G proof press in working condition with used rollers that ink a slab sitting behind the impression cylinder. This press is completely operated by hand (no motor required) and boasts a large sheet size of 20”x30”. Serial no. 5348 manufactured in 1930. Perfect for posters or larger prints using woodblocks or […]
MoreRiders Not Riding!
The rider rollers on my newly acquired Model 4 aren’t making even contact with the forms. On the front roller I can pass a piece of 12 pt card stock between halfway across the roller’s length. The back one is better but still light on the same (operators) side. The forms are accurately adjusted to […]
MoreRemove feed board SP-15
Hello I am about to move my first press home and wonder what tools are needed to remove the feed board? It is out of town so I need to take what I need with me. thanks. Ray Bidegain
MoreWorn chain on one of our Universal 1 presses
Hello,We need to replace a worn chain on one of our UNIVERSAL 1, #21175, 1961The chain has stretched and is now rattling along the inner shelf of the press. I have used shims in the motor mount in the past to take up some of the slack, but I would like to find a source […]
MoreRoller bearings seized
The bearings inside the tracking wheels, that run along the underside of the bed, of my proof press are seized up. In the attached photo, you can see the two that are on this side of the press. I’m trying to figure out how to get them turning freely. They appear to be sealed bearings. […]
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MorePublic Letterpress Organizations Page
I have added a new page with a data table listing public letterpress organizations that have flatbed cylinder proof presses. I welcome the addition of new entries: Public Workshops
MoreSP15 motor dead
Hello! Our SP-15 motor just stopped working. The power is still running to the press, because the light bulb next to the power switch still lights up. The motor is warm, but not hot. The press had been operating for only about 10 minutes when this happened. We haven’t had this problem before. I see […]
MoreVandercook SP20 locking up in both directions
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MoreVandercooking in Brazil
Dear friends of Vandercookpress.info. I’d like to share a bit about the history of this press and my hypotheses about its journey to Brazil. Perhaps you can help me clarify some questions. I purchased this Vandercook No. 3 (serial 8122) in the second half of 2022, in São Paulo, from a mechanic who had acquired […]
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