I’m about to order tympan from NA Graphics. As a new Vandercook owner, what else should I add to the order so I have it on hand for vandercook maintenance? Eli
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SP-20: Deeply grooved and pitted bearer rail
While cleaning my SP-20, I’ve found that one of the bearer rails is fairly deeply grooved and pitted. I’ve cleaned it several times and I keep pulling up grime and a lot of metal shavings, so it will take a few more passes. The roller that rides on it isn’t pitted. It’s just covered in […]
MoreSP-20: Improved roller bearing holder vs. a holder welded to the carriage
The manual mentions an improved roller bearing holder. On my SP-20 the bearing holder looks like it’s welded to the carriage. My guess is that this goes with the optional Delrin roller add-on (Other Post Here), which would mean the improved holder won’t fit my press without modification. Is that right?
MoreSP-20: Can’t find the eccentric oil hole below/above the handle
The maintenance manual says the oil hole for the eccentric is above the handle, but I can’t find it on my SP-20. Should I take the plate behind the handle off to oil it? For now I’ve oiled around the seam and reached behind the faceplate as far as I could. That got the trip […]
MoreSP-20: Delrin rollers no longer touching the bearer rails
I recently picked up an SP-20 and I’m working through maintenance. The plastic/Delrin rollers don’t touch the bearer rails on either side. They show wear, so they made contact at some point. From what I found on the blog, these were an optional add-on that doesn’t contribute much. Is this something I should worry about? […]
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