I have a No. 3 old style with a missing feedboard, and I am planning on fabricating a new one. I am posting here to see if anyone else would be interested. My No. 3 has two steel blocks which bolt on to the end of the press. Each block has three 1/4-20 threaded holes, […]
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215 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 […]
MoreUniversal I Power: Question about Manual/Cycle controls
My Universal I Power Test Press is having trouble with its manual/cycle controls. It only works in “manual” mode, so I can only move the carriage using the reverse/off/forward lever. If I move the selector switch to “cycle” and press the start button, nothing happens. The photo shows the controls on my press. The manual/cycle switch […]
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 […]
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 […]
MoreRoller height issues on Universal III
I just got brand new rollers and cores. The weird thing is that when I check my roller height, it’s not even throughout. The ends are the same but the middle of the roller has a thinner stripe when I check. Is it the gauge I’m using? That’s steel but I’ve heard that those can […]
MoreClutch Drive Adjustment Instructions Position
I have a powered Uni-I, and my Clutch Drive Adjustment instruction plaque has come off, can someone tell me which way it should be mounted on the drive side cover? Should it be right side up when on the operator side, or on the drive side?
MoreVandercook Dollie Design
I’m going to build a couple of dollies on this plan for our studio so we can move stuff around with a toe jack. This is designed for our Powered Uni 1 with adjustable bed, so it’s not necessarily universal, though it should also work with the No. 3. The procedure is to first block […]
MoreUniversal III pedal sticking + carriage stopping
The pedal on the press is sticking, I figured the grippers needed to be cleaned so I took that assembly apart and cleaned it, and the pedal is still sticking. Not sure what to do!! In another unrelated note (or maybe it’s related, who knows!), every so often, the carriage just stops for a second […]
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 […]
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