The bearings inside the tracking wheels, that run along the underside of the bed, of my proof press are seized up. In the attached photo, you can see the two that are on this side of the press. I’m trying to figure out how to get them turning freely. They appear to be sealed bearings. […]
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Miller Type-high Gauge
Anyone have any information about Miller Type-high Gauge Company from Minneapolis Minnesota? I’m picking up this plate gauge this weekend, and curious if I can find any information about it. They don’t appear to be too common. I was able to find a reference to the company listed in a 1929 edition of the Inland […]
MoreInking Issue with Challenge 15-MP
I’m having an issue with my 15-MP, and it’s done this nearly the entire time I’ve had it. When inking, the rider doesn’t evenly get inked. I took the rollers off and checked to see if the rollers were swelling on the ends, and if they are, it’s only a .0005″–.001″ difference. Has anyone seen […]
MoreEarly Hacker questions
I posted back in 2015 about a sad Hacker #4 that was being donated to the San Jose Printers’ Guild. We have spiffed it up a bit and have used it every year since then to print posters at the annual Bay Area Printers’ Guild and Wayzgoose. Since the press only had holders for two […]
MoreReprex Carriage Back Side
These Reprex No. 1 photos are posted in reply to Cranky Sue’s Briar Press post, where image views can’t be enlarged.
MoreAdjustment Advice for 15MP
Hello Everyone, This is my first post here, so I ask that you bear with me if I say something obvious or written about previously. I have two adjustment questions. The first involves the inker base, image below. It seems to be at a pretty severe angle to me. Is there an adjustment for this? […]
MoreSP15 issue – uneven inking along length of bed
Not sure why I always run into issues when on deadlines… Having an issue where I get an impression but there just isn’t any ink on the form and would love to hear any thoughts on what the problem/solution might be. The uneven inking is happening for the length of the press bed. Was printing […]
MoreCrescent. FAG Standard 550
Hi, Apologies as I believe I have asked this question before …but am unable to find the answer it here…. There is a Vandercook crescent that fits my FAG Standard 550 model. Before I ask Fritz – does anyone know what model. I think Mr Moxin you advised the model last time. Regards Matt […]
MoreInstalling a Poco Draw Sheet
This post explains how a draw sheet (the top sheet that keeps the packing in place) is properly installed. For the Model 0, a dimension of 12 × 26″ will cover the face of the impression cylinder (18″ long) and two tails (4″ long) on each end to be inserted into the reel rod. The […]
MoreChallenge 15MP been in storage for 40 years
I have recently lucked onto a Challenge 15MP that is lightly used and been stored in a dry building for 40 years. It has some light surface rust but nothing that fine steel wool can’t take care of. Everything moves and ball bearings seem to be fine. Here’s my question: can I adequately clean and […]
MoreAufzugstarke instruction plate missing to pack Soldan Proofmaster (UK Press)
Our refurbished Soldan Proofmaster is missing the plate for packing instruction, and I am trying to find the mm to be able to pack it correctly. The press is a UK press, as far as I know there is only 2 more presses available in this series, one is currently located in Somerset w Carl […]
MoreKorrex 03 Troubleshooting Advice
We bought used “Korrex 03” 2 years ago but we have never used before, just a trial run. Now we decided to use this machine but we can not switch on the machine. We couldn’t detect whats wrong. Could you help us about its electrical diagram or any important point that we have to focus […]
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