I’m looking for the front “table” part of a Vanderdcook 219 and I thought someone on these boards might have that part or know where to look for it. The press I am receiving is missing the cast iron supports and the “table” that sit at the far right of the press at the end […]
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Vandercook 219 Trip lever assembly
Vandercook 219 New Style infrequently does not stay in trip mode on return to feed board, the operator must very slowly return the cylinder to the feedboard. Examining the ‘Cylinder Carriage’ spec sheet on the owner’s manual suggests that the ‘ (X-2884) Connecting Rod Assembly’ with its 8 ‘(X-3602) set screw(s) with lock washer and […]
More219 Power AB: Conversion to Manual
Hi everyone, I have a 219Power AB and would like to figure out the simplest way to convert it to manual. I’ve sourced a carriage handle and am planning to have an adapter fabricated to attach the handle to the stub end of the carriage rod, but my question is aimed at the least-intrusive way […]
MoreDesperately seeking a solution to a mystery (Cylinder Jamming)
I have a Vandercook 219. Not sure but I think NS (1957). It prints like a dream, or did until this afternoon. The rolling cylinder suddenly started to hang up about 3 inches into the forme. So the first few inches of the forme prints, but then the cylinder meets profound resistance, as if something […]
MoreMystery adjustment mechanism on VANDERCOOK 219
I am wondering what these two screw adjustments are for: The first is the square assembly near the inking plate with three screws, but then behind it recessed into the bed is a hex screw. I can’t find reference in the manual to them, but I could easily be missing it.
MoreProblem with 219 –metal flakes
Hi Paul, On page 15 of your book, you explain that if you allow grime and so forth to accumulate on the bedrails or cylinder bearings, you will see metal flakes appear on the bed rails. I have been printing a book for the last few months, probably 300 press runs per day 3 days […]
More219 Power – Adjustable Bed
I’ve recently brought home a 219 Power and while cleaning it up and reading through the manual I’ve found that the press does not have the knurled knob at the end of the bed to lock the adjustable bed. Not that the knob is missing, but that there is no knob at all for the […]
MorePress for sale in Belgium
A complete printshop for sale in Belgium: http://www.drukwerkindemarge.org/vandercook-219-pers-toebehoren/
MoreVandercook 219 Power Grinding
Hello! I have two pictures (pictures below) of a piece that is grinding on my vandercook 219. There are fine metal shavings under the press after about an hour of running. I see no way of adjusting this to lift it up. Any suggestions? Pictures: Nick
MoreVandercook 219 Power – 3 phase to Single Phase?
I recently purchased a Vandercook 219 power, and I’m weighing my options on switching it from 3 phase to single phase. Is it possible to switch out the motor to a single phase motor, or should I just go with a rotary converter? Thanks!
MorePower 219 Questions
Admittedly, I have no experience with Vandercook or any other flatbed presses. Currently I run a Windmill, C&P and a Golding Jobber, but am looking to expand in size and versatility. I found a Power 219 for sale and was hoping that someone could give me some pointers on what to look for, and more […]
MoreIn need of some side guide parts & info…
I finally have found a side guide for the last of the seven Vandercooks here at The Arm, but it appears to be missing some pieces. I am not very familiar with this style of side guide so can anyone tell me (or show me) what it is that I am missing? I think this […]
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