I traveled to Cambridge, Massachusetts, earlier this month to make press repairs at four print shops. At Lesley University, the main concern was an unlevel ink drum. I had anticipated that one of the ink drum bushings (F-760) had broken or slipped into the drum’s hollow. After removing the drum, my assistant, Chris Bradford (a […]
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Hello all – I’ve just purchased this press and want to identify the model and I’m not having much luck. Any assistance would be appreciated. Best, Dave Harper
MoreMore TagVandercook No.4 Pulley gaskets
Hello Vanderblogers, Wondering if anyone has had any luck changing gaskets in the belt driven Pulley that drives the ink drum on this press. and Paul, do gaskets exist? or is this a Paul Moxon has the spec’s available to order from McMaster Carr? any advice on changing these is appreciated. Thanks in advance, Tony […]
MoreMore TagNo. 4 Tympan Bar lock plate
Hello Vandercookers… I have two tympan lock bars for a No. 4. No idea of what the real name for these are. They hold the typman to the Reel Rod. Both have one friction pin broken off. I am wondering if anyone has any thoughts on pressing the broken pin out of one, and then […]
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If anyone wants a free copy of The Vandercook 100, please email me at barbaravhauser@gmail.com. First come, first served. It’s a beautiful book! Sorry — the book has been “sold” out. Thanks for your interest!
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Happy new year! A new data table has been created listing used press parts for sale: https://vandercookpress.info/used-parts/
MoreMore TagUniversal III for sale
Selling one of my Vandercook Universal IIIs – Power carriage, adjustable bed and tape tower. Asking $15k, contact me at aj@masthaystudios.com with any questions. Thanks
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I succumbed to vanity and bought way too many copies of “The Vandercook 100,” in which I appear. If any of you also appear in this book and would like a copy, please email me at barbaravhauser@gmail.com. If I don’t distribute what I have to fellow book subjects by year end, I’ll extend the offer […]
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Hello Everyone, This is my first post here, so I ask that you bear with me if I say something obvious or written about previously. I have two adjustment questions. The first involves the inker base, image below. It seems to be at a pretty severe angle to me. Is there an adjustment for this? […]
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Hello, I have been trying to find info on the ink monitors for universal III presses. I have three in various states of repair.I would like to get one of them working. does anybody have knowledge of how they work and how to test.I just want something to play with during long runs to stave […]
MoreMore TagUni III – Gripper Problem at End of Bed
Hi – I have my (early) Universal III up and running and it’s printing very well and all is great except for the paper release/gripper problem at the end of the bed. I posted on this awhile ago and have been tinkering with the problem on and off ever since and still no luck. I […]
MoreMore TagUpdating wiring to add ground
I want to share my recent experience updating the wiring on an SP-20 motor to add ground. (Disclaimer: I am not an electrician although I consulted with an electrician.) My press arrived with the power cord cut off where it exited the press. So, I needed to add a plug anyway and decided it would […]
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