A few years back, a manual was ordered by Mass Art (where I teach) for our Universal I. When I opened it to find the part number for the spring plunger, I could not find the part. Our Uni I is an earlier model from what I can tell from the serial number chart. Do […]
MoreAuthor: Keith Cross
I'm a designer working in Worcester, MA. I teach letterpress at the Massachusetts College of Art. I own an SP25, a couple of non-operational C&Ps and a non-functioning Kluge 10x15 (long story). I used to run Milk Row Press in Somerville (equipment formerly used by City Press). I'm not mechanically inclined, per ce, but I've done ok so far with letterpress...bring it on. I reserve the right to chang this profile if I learn something new. :)
Carriage Adjustments on SP15 to limit lateral movement
At the Mass Art Press (Massachusetts College of Art), we have two SP15s. Both have what seems to be significant lateral movement in the carriage. When the carriage is rolled beyond the feedboard over the bed, the carriage can be wiggled toward and away from the operator by…oh…lets say 24-36 pts.. I’m assuming this is […]
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