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 […]
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No 4 assembly questions
Hello all! I’m looking at the #4 in the studio where I work, and wondering about 2 things. I don’t have another #4 to compare to, and can’t find the answer in my parts guide. Question 1: This pin is missing, can I purchase a replacement, or is it not important? It is missing at […]
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My Vandercook sp-15 has developed a weird quirk with the connection between the paper grippers and the foot pedal used to activate the grippers. When I step on the pedal, I have to press down harder that I used to in order to get the grippers to raise, and there is a loud metal kind […]
MoreMachining a metal rider roller for SP-15
I got an SP-15 press with a missing rider roller. I purchased the brass end pieces from NA Graphics, and am about to go to my location machine shop and have the roller made, bringing with me a borrowed roller from another SP-15. Does anyone have any suggestions or advice? Is there a national company […]
Morefrozen bearings & paper gripper, SP-15
Loosing up bearings and grippers.
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