Hi folks, Asking for some help! We are having issues with our gripper on our Vandercook SP-20 (serial number: 23442). The grippers were getting lower and lower and now do not really raise at all. The foot pedal was also pretty low to the floor, with us having to press harder on it for the […]
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Removing old trip springs from an SP-15
I recently had to remove both trip springs from my SP-15. I approached each one differently, so I’ll explain both methods. The discovery that not just one but both springs were broken came a couple months ago, but it took some time to procure the right tools for removing the old springs, namely a cold […]
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Would anyone happen to know the power consumption of the SP15 motor? Thanks, Adriaanh
MoreGripper stem closest to printer stuck open
The gripper stem is sticking open on the last gripper nearest the printer. I’ve taken the mechanism off and applied a bit of lubricant from the bottom but it is still sticking. Has anyone had this issue before and how did you fix it?
MoreUniversal III Tower
I have a uni III in great condition, but don’t have a tower for it and would love to restore it completely with the inclusion of a tower. Anyone have any ideas of where I could look? Or perhaps a loose tower hanging around for purchase? lol.
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Fabricating a Universal 1 plexiglass dust cover…
We have three Universal I presses in our printshop and a number of the plexiglass dust covers have cracks from use. In the past, I had tried fabricating covers, but they never came out with the correct angle. So, I decided to do it right, and make a ‘buck’ to drape the heated plexiglass over. […]
MoreSP20 Ink Drum/Form Roller Contact Issues
Hello, we recently acquired a refurbished Vandy SP20 at UT Austin and it is having issues. The worst problem we’re having is the form rollers not making contact with the ink drum. We bought two new springs from Fritz for the ink drum and replaced those, so I think that is at the proper height. […]
MoreUniversal III – clutch and brake
Hello folks, I’m trying to tune up the Universal III here at Arion Press and keep it in good order. The power carriage has been hitting hard at both ends unless I keep the braking knob turned up all the way, and even then it will hit hard at higher speeds. I’ve been trying to […]
MoreSP-15 non-motorized press | 2 questions please
Hello: I feel like I ask y’all lots of questions. I truly appreciate all the help you have offered this novice user. My questions today are these: I am running out of height adjustment for the front form roller before it is high enough for proper printing. Is the hand crank on the front form […]
Moreloading Model 15 – non standard “rigging”
Paul, I’ll be moving an older Model 15 this weekend. Sky Shipley suggested I reach out to you (press is in Presscott :) because the Vandercook is “on cribbing, inverted.” He thinks we’ll need to right it to load but we’re not sure what the smartest way to go about this might be. Can we […]
MoreSeeking lock-up bar
Seeking lock-up bar for a Vendercook no. 3 in need of lots of love. No luck yet from Briar Press or eBay. Also, any recommendations on the best place to seek roller repair/replacement for this model? All my gratitude!
MoreSP-15 foot pedal cable replacement
I have a SP-15 press that uses a cable to connect the foot pedal to the gripper head release. The cable has broken, twice, and I am wondering what type of cable I should be sourcing that will be a better solution. Is there a mechanical work around to replace the cable? Thank you […]
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