I’m looking for a source for tympan to use on my Vandercooks. I don’t mind having to cut it down. Are there any suppliers that still stock or produce .006 oiled tympan like the old Cromwell material? Thanks, Daniel Morris The Arm Letterpress Brooklyn, NY
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SP-15 Cylinder issue
Greetings! This is my first time posting on here. I have small issue with my SP-15, on the return it’s printing on the cylinder on the side that is closest to me (I guess that would be the left side of the cylinder). I know it has something to do with the return because this doesn’t […]
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Hi all, Over the past couple years I’ve visited this wonderful resource often and just wanted to go legit and introduce myself here. I found my No. 4 by pure coincidence two years ago deep in the warehouse of a folding carton plant where I worked in suburban Los Angeles. I had been in production, […]
MoreExact length of SP15 Oscillator and steel rider
Hello everyone. I’d really appreciate it if someone could take the time to give me the exact length of an SP15 oscillator and the steel rider. I appreciate your responses in advance. Enrique
MoreBowne & Co. Recovers from Hurricane Sandy
The historic 19th-century printing museum at Manhattan’s South Street Seaport sustained floodwater damage caused by the late October superstorm. Since then, museum staff and volunteers have made progress to restore the collections. See their effort in this YouTube video:
MoreQuestion about Frisket Frame for Uni-I
Folks, I noticed that the Universal Parts manual shows a “Frisket Frame” unit for a Uni-I. Is this frisket only for the motorized Uni or would it also work on a manual (hand-cranked) Uni-I ? Thanks. /thomas/
MoreHelp Identifying this Vandercook
I was wondering what model this Vandercook is? Unfortunately I only have this one picture, but I am trying to figure out if it’s worth buying. Thanks in advance- Leslie
MoreLooking for a “Qualified Appraiser” for Donated Press
I donated a Vandercook 325G to a nonprofit arts organization and my accountant says I need to get an appraisal done for it since its fair market value exceeds $5K. Could anyone suggest someone who could do this for me? I live in upstate NY, although it might be able to be done electronically. It […]
MoreHelp to classify model of Vandercook
Hello all, Im hoping I can get some help on here to help me classify a model of a Vandercook. It has automatic inking, but no grippers/floor pedal. The max. form size is approx. 16.5 x 24 inches. Thank you for any help you could give!
MoreI would Like to build my own press.
Shock and awe as these words register in your mind. Its a project. I was wondering if there are any better or closer pictures of the vandercook ball bearing proof press or a manual that is in pdf format. Or someone like the geniuses of Fritz Klinke or Paul Moxon could run me through the […]
MoreExcuse the mess
This site is is undergoing a system upgrade and reorganization. Please use search field if you cannot find what your looking for, or contact me and I will do my best to direct you to the information you need. The dust will settle shortly. Thank you for your patience. Pjm
MoreVandercook Cocktail Competition
Call for Entries: The Vandercook Cocktail To honor the Vandercook Proof Press, it’s history and significance, and it’s place in our lives, a competition has been created for the design of the specialty cocktail to carry its name. “The Vandercook Cocktail” will be chosen from recipe submissions gathered throughout the letterpress community. Testing/tasting will take […]
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