Hi all – I’m in the last stages of cleaning up my Vandercook and I did what I told myself I never would. I ended up with 4 bolts and 8 washers that I cannot for the life of me figure out where they go. I’ve looked over the press and also the schematics and […]
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Installing New Rollers — Clutch Pin Issue
While installing new rollers on the #4, I ran into an issue where the threaded pin (MR-109) won’t pass through the new clutch pin (MR-110) once in the roller. Separately, all the parts fit together just fine. Once on the roller core, the threaded pin will pass through the holes in the clutch block (MR-108), […]
MoreNo. 4 Drive Chain
I’m slowly making progress on cleaning up my No. 4 and the other day I ran into a strange issue. Hoping others can shed some light on the situation. After re-timing the carriage I noticed it wouldn’t return all the way to the feed board. It seemed like the trip wedge wasn’t being pushed out […]
MoreMoving a No. 4, Some Disassembly Required
I’m getting ready to have my No. 4 moved, and unfortunately the riggers are saying it will require some disassembly. The plan is to remove the carriage, then the bed, and then treat the cabinet as a separate piece (drawers removed of course). I’m familiar with most of the tips to remove the feedboard, handles, […]
MoreIssue with #4 while printing
When I am printing, every few sheets, the rollers chatter the whole way down the press bed. When this happens, the print is ruined with a strip of over-inky-ness and the next few prints are ruined as it cleans back up the extra ink. I’ve included photos and a video of the noise. Paul mentioned […]
MoreNew Belt for Vandercook 215 Proof Press
Hi All, The belt of my 215 proof press finally bit the dust. NA Graph doesn’t have any. Does anyone have any luck with another vendor or manufacturer for these? Photo attached. thank you, Britt
More215 Proof Press / Polymer Plates / Random lines of text Inking Blurry or Shadowy
Hi All, I have a 215 and some lines of text are showing up with a ‘shadow’ or blurry around them, as the attached photo shows in the ‘we have reserved’ line. I’ve wiped the plate down, cleaned it, checked my rollers, everything I can think of. It seems to just be random lines on […]
MoreVandercook No 4 Steady Roller
During an oiling and maintenance session on our Vandercook No. 4, I noticed what I believe to be with a problem with the Steady Roller (part MR-175 on sheet no. 106 of the manual). After rolling the cylinder to the end of the bed, the Steady Rollers hang over the end of the bed. When […]
MoreVandercook 4-T for Sale in Brooklyn, NY
I’ve closed up my letterpress studio after 10 years in business and have a wonderful, ready-to-print Vandercook 4-T to part with. I’ll consider any and all reasonable offers. Please be in touch with any questions: maggie@campbellrawpress.com Details as follows: ——– The press is currently in my studio on Bergen Street in Brooklyn, NY. A bit […]
MoreNo. 4: Form Roller Gear Separation Chatter
I want to apologize in advance as I do not know all of the technical names for each part and piece of the machine but I do feel like my thinking is on the right track. Please let me know your opinion on my issue. Thanks! Last night I came into the shop, a […]
MoreSOLD! Vandercook #4: $13,000.00 SOLD! Press On.
For sale is our beloved Vandercook #4. It is hard to say goodbye to this great press, but life changes mean it is time to find a new home. I have given this press a lot of love and cared well for it over the years. Its great for stationery, greeting cards, and also posters […]
More#4 Light Bulb?
Does anyone happen to know the specification for the Vandercook #4 power ON light bulb? I’ll use the trial/error method, but I thought I’d ask here. Thanks! Matt
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