Hello out there! It seems that my SP15 (50081) has been wearing through worm crescents very quickly lately. Aside from a thorough cleaning, proper lubrication of crescent shaft (with powdered graphite) and worm gear (with Vaseline), is there anything else I should be looking out for? Or maybe I’m doing the aforementioned incorrectly… I replaced […]
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MoreModel 22
Boggs Graphics has a model 22 up for auction on 1/25. What is a model 22? Hope all is well and that you are safe and healthy lad
MoreUniversal I – Carriage Removal
Hi All, I have a Universal I with adjustable bed – and need to move it into my studio. We haven’t been able to get the handle off … spent a day on that :( …. seized pin.So – we are now considering taking off the carriage. Does anyone have advice? I assume I need […]
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Our No.4 has a inking issue at approx 4 inches into the roll forward. what happens is a slight “jump” is felt and a faint reduction in inking of the plate for approximately 1/64th or smaller. results in a line that appears on the printer piece in the form of a lighter print. I have […]
MoreShudder In Vandy 215 (aka 4) Oscillator
Lately my Vandy 215 oscillator has a shudder as it travels back and forth. It actually seems to be stocking to the inked up rubber rollers below. I was able to stop the chatter by adding a small piece of lead between the metal roller assembly and the bearing block of the rubber rollers (see […]
MoreRecaro Info
Does anyone have any information on Recaro Proof Presses? We have what looks like an MF something model (about the same size as an SP-15) and want to get the grippers actuating—seems to be something missing. Photos would be great. Manufactured by Recaro Maschinenbau, Stuttgart. Dan T-J
MoreVandercook 3 noise in print
IMG_0160 Here is the link to a video of noise when the drum turns in print. Not so much when in trip or during return after print. I’ve tried oil in the usual places. Any other things common? Thanks Figured it out. Below is a picture of the cylinder bearer where it came in contact […]
MorePrinting on the front of an envelope
I’m having some trouble printing the front side of a 4bar envelope for wedding invitation reply cards. Even with all the makeready, I still end up with a little impression going through on the backside of the envelope. It’s not that big of a deal, as in the bride never notices, but I do and […]
MoreCleaning SP15
Hello,I continue the cleaning of my SP15 but there are some parts that I do not know how to clean? (cf pictures). Any tips ?Other things, i looking for new nyliner and gripper – i know NA Graphic is in standby so have you other solution ?Thanks !Thomas
MoreTightening drive chain on Universal III
Anyone got an idea of the sequence (or at least a place to start loosening bolts) to move the sprockets to tighten the chain on an automatic Universal III? The chain is hanging enough that it is dragging just after (or before?) it passes the sprocket nearest the ink drum roller. I’m not sure it […]
MoreKorrex Nurnberg proofing press
38cm x 50cm bed. Beautiful proofing press. 1974 model
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