I’ve been experiencing an issue with the roller height on an SP15. I calibrate the rollers, and after pulling a few proofs, I can tell something isn’t right. I check the rollers again, and find they’ve shifted, drastically — sometimes after just two or three impressions. It isn’t happening all the time. On Saturday I […]
MorePrinters who lost studios in Los Angeles fires
I wanted to make a quick post pointing toward the Gofundme pages of letterpress printers from our community who lost their homes and studios to the fires in California. If anyone is aware of others, please comment below to add them. Fugu Fugu Press https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ken-and-shino-rebuild-after-fire Brian Lee Clements https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-violet-brian-rebuild-their-lives-after-the-eaton-fire Lets hope these fires are contained […]
More219ab distributing and inking unevenly
Hi all, We have been having issues with uneven ink distribution on our 219ab. The most noticeable thing, which has gotten worse recently, is that the small metal distribution rollers, the riders, don’t distribute ink evenly unless you press down on them (I usually put ink on the oscillator). I am also getting slightly uneven […]
MoreNo4 QRS-6 Spring
Hi all. Wondering if anyone knows where I can find a replacement spring (QRS-6). I’ve been in touch with NA, but I believe they may be out of them and it’s been tough getting a response. Thanks in advance!
More#4: Trouble with carriage latch & rod
Hi friends, I’m having trouble with our vandercook 4, the carriage latch is hindering the carriage from rolling forward smoothly, and also i’m concerned about it wearing on the rod that it comes in contact with. (unsure the part name/number for the rod?)We oil it regularly- but there’s been a black powder consistently lately while […]
MoreMiller Type-high Gauge
Anyone have any information about Miller Type-high Gauge Company from Minneapolis Minnesota? I’m picking up this plate gauge this weekend, and curious if I can find any information about it. They don’t appear to be too common. I was able to find a reference to the company listed in a 1929 edition of the Inland […]
MoreInking Issue with Challenge 15-MP
I’m having an issue with my 15-MP, and it’s done this nearly the entire time I’ve had it. When inking, the rider doesn’t evenly get inked. I took the rollers off and checked to see if the rollers were swelling on the ends, and if they are, it’s only a .0005″–.001″ difference. Has anyone seen […]
MoreVandercook Uni 1 rollers not rolling on their own…
Hello! I have a Universal I press that is doing something I haven’t seen it do before. I am having issue with the form rollers engaging but not rolling once the oscillating roller is placed down. The back form roller has been acting up this last week (the gear was shifting and grinding) but I […]
MoreLarge Showcard Available in Chicago
Spudnik Press in Chicago is selling letterpress items from a late artist’s studio at the printmaking collective, including a Showcard with a 25½” × 34″ bed. $3,000 with the items shown in the photos. Catalog of materials for sale (Google doc) Contact ccreasman@saic.edu
MoreVandercook SP-15 Won’t Start Up
I had my motor rewound last year, and after putting it back in the press, I noticed that the drum would stop rotating from time to time, and sometimes the press would not turn on, even though the light turns on. This week, it won’t start up at all even though the light switch turns […]
MoreVandercook No.4 motor jolts and more: easy to fix?
Hi! I’m in the UK and looking at buying a Vandercook 4C, serial no. 6018, made by Miller. We visited it this weekend, but there are 3 things I’m worried about. I’d really appreciate some advice. Points 2 and 3 are the biggies for me. I’m maxxed out on budget to buy and move the […]
MoreCapacitor on SP-20
The motor on our SP-20 isn’t getting power anymore, even though nothing is wrong with the electrical system. We think it might be a problem with the capacitor. Does anyone have experience with this? I appreciate any thoughts. Thank you.
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