Howdy all — I confess upfront that I am a newbee, so for any of my assumptions that are off, bring clarity. I am hoping to tap the knowledge stream here to ask if you can help with getting my press resuscitated from a 20-year nap in a basement. I have managed, with the gracious help […]
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Model 4 Gripper Control Linkage Exposed
By request, here is a photo taken during our recent restoration of a Model 4, showing the hidden linkage for the gripper mechanism. This linkage is between the base and the bed and is accessible only by removing the bed. Stepping on the pedal pulls the chain downward, which pulls forward on the left end […]
MoreVandercook 320G not staying engaged in Print
Hi. I’m hoping someone here can help me figure this out! I am printing on a Vandercook 320G, and I’m having trouble with it staying engaged in PRINT. Is it possible to over oil it? The bar that runs in front of the cylinder that rotates as it engages into print, (sorry I don’t know […]
MoreCarriage hesitation on Uni III
Over the past month or so, the carriage on our Uni III has developed some hesitation from when you hit the green cycle button and when it actually begins moving down the bed. This morning it finally just stopped cycling, or at least it would do a couple cycles and then stop at the control end. […]
More*SOLD* Restored Vandercook 4 *SOLD*
Price: $16,500 This 1954-manufactured press (s/n 16797) initially served in southern California. In 1975 the shop where it was located closed and it was removed to storage in a shed in southern Arizona. It remained there until 2015 when it was purchased by and moved to Skyline Type Foundry in Prescott, Arizona. This poor old […]
MoreVandercook 4 Proof Press 4 Sale
Vandercook 4 for sale from original owner in Buffalo, New York. It’s in perfect working condition. Extras available. Asking price reduced to $13,000. Pickup or buyer arranges shipping. Press comes with paper delivery tray and lock up bar. For more Information call 716-853-3809 between 9:30 am to 6:00 pm EST or email rosenprinting@verizon.net ask for […]
MoreVandy 4 Ink Drum Rotation
At Skyline Type Foundry we’re well along in the complete restoration of No. 4, serial 16797, rescued last year from 40 years in a junkyard. Just now at the point of installing a new motor, and I realized that I don’t know which direction the ink drum should rotate, and therefore how to wire the motor. […]
MoreUniversal III roller gear issue
I have taken a break from printing (it’s been 4 years) and now I’m ready to get back into it. I took pretty copious notes, but for this issue, I can’t remember how to adjust or what the problem is exactly. This piece that’s circled keeps coming loose when I put the rollers in and […]
MoreVandercook #4 (UK built version)
Hi Are all Vandercooks’ carriages interchangable with each other? The one I was hoping to get running is completely unrepairable being exposed to salty winds in an old building for about 20yrs. So I am considering looking for another carriage for it with or without automatic inking rollers and wondered if any model would be […]
MoreUni 3 Roller Bracket
I’m not sure of the actual part name. See photo. It’s a bracket that goes on the bar that raises or lowers the rollers. I’m wondering if it should be loose or fixed? I thought there was a screw holding it on, but it’s a rivet of some kind, so I cannot tighten it. But […]
MoreUniversal III Tympan Issues
We have successfully used mylar/acetate tympan on our SP-15s for years, but when we tried one on the Uni III, it keeps slipping. There could be multiple causes: 1. The mechanism for holding the tympan on the Uni II is not suitable for acetate; 2. the acetate is thinner than we usually use ( I […]
MoreModel 4 on Craigslist – Philadelphia
I just came across a Model 4, serial number 14252 on Philadelphia Craigslist. I’m not in a position to buy a 2nd press but it looks in good condition and isn’t on the census. http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/for/5804281998.html
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