On November 11, we installed the newly rewound motor into the SP-15. It is not as noisy as it was, but still noisier than our other press. Questions: 1. is there any way to dampen the noise? I was tempted to put some insulation in the chamber, but don’t want to cut down on heat […]
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Need a big press
I’m looking for a printer with a press that can handle a 29″ x 29″ letterpress plate in order to print on thick sheets of calfskin parchment. I am not a printer and I’m confused by all of the various machines. It looks to me like Vandercook didn’t make a press large enough for my […]
MoreVandercook: Built for Speed
Here’s a link to a fun take on a Vandercook as pinewood derby car. http://www.jeremyslagle.com/blog/2011/8/11/one-fast-letterpress.html
MoreSP-25 Manual
I’m looking at buying an SP-25 and so I’m hoping someone out there might have a digital copy of the manual. Please let me know if anyone out there has the manual for this model. Thanks.
MoreOil for #4 speed reducer gear box
It was posted a year or so ago that 40 wt oil is recommended for the #4 speed reducer. I presume you are talking about gear oil rather than motor oil. I have not found a source for 40 wt gear oil, but I can get 75/80 wt. Would that present a problem? Alternatively, would […]
MoreFree Vandercook on the French Riviera
Posted for the benefit of our European friends: http://riviera.angloinfo.com/forum/topic.asp?topic_id=215488
MoreRecasting Rollers
Hello All, In a few days we’ll be sending out the cores for our SP15 and SP20 form rollers to be recast. Would it be a good idea to have them recast at a slightly larger diameter (perhaps 2.51 inches for the SP15 and 3.01 inches for the SP20) to make them last a little […]
MoreHow Best to Clean Dried Ink Buildup on Ink Drum
I’m cleaning up a Uni-I AB, and there is quite a bit of hard, dry ink build up around the ink drum. I tried chipping at it, but I don’t want to accidentally scrape the drum. Is the best course of action to remove the drum? Is that tricky? I don’t see an easy way […]
MoreSequence of printing events…
I’m wondering if the following sequence of events seems unreasonable to get a very, very clean print on a Universal III. The project is an important certificate for a major university signed by the president and all. This is essentially for the text part of the certificate, not including the recipient’s name. Printing area is […]
MoreChallenge vs. Vandercook Proof Press
If given the chance, would you prefer: Challenge Proof Press Model 1418E or 1926 Vandercook Model 21 Roller Series ???
Morepaper supplies
what is a good resource for paper? i’m looking for paper suppliers that sell paper and cardstock for letterpress, offset printing, book binding, and packaging. any good websites come to mind?
MoreUni I manual follow up
Hi Folks , Many thanks to all who responded to my earlier post. I have found some of the gripper bar parts, and have been told that there may be others somewhere in a garage of a previous owner so I’m chasing that up before committing to a newly fabricated one. I’ll post a picture […]
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