I want to share my recent experience updating the wiring on an SP-20 motor to add ground. (Disclaimer: I am not an electrician although I consulted with an electrician.) My press arrived with the power cord cut off where it exited the press. So, I needed to add a plug anyway and decided it would […]
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SP-20 No Impression
I’m working on the rebuild of my (previously) dismantled SP-20 and I’m finally ready to test the impression. After calculating the correct amount of packing for a .019″ sheet (.024) on a cylinder with an undercut of 040 I proceeded to attempt a blind proof. There was nothing, not even when I added another .006 […]
MoreVandercook #17 Composing Room Cylinder $4000
Vandercook #17 17×25 printing area This press is functionally complete other than a missing side guide, I use a plastic clamp as a substitute. This press was built from several broken junk presses, I am moving onto a new project and need some room. This press saw weekly use in our shop until we replaced […]
MoreUniversal one in kit form
I recently bought a Uni 1 that was taken apart and painted gloss black. The cylinder is on. Who can help me get it back together. I would sell as is for $10,000 as is or $15,000 assembled with new rollers etc… Norman Hicks +1 415 725 1670 Hicks Frothers Printing Equipment, LLC
MoreUniversal III – Gripper Bar Questions
As a result of a plumbing mishap a few weeks ago I have had to clean and re-lubricate the gripper bar on my Universal III AB. In the processes of doing this I’ve run into a few questions and potential problems, and I want to get clarification if I can before I do anything incorrectly. […]
MoreUniversal III Cylinder Rack – damaged screws / rocking
Hello everyone! Looking for some advice on how to proceed, I don’t want to do anything irresponsible here. I had a recent plumbing mishap above my in-home studio which deposited some light debris onto my Uni III AB. After a particularly thorough and careful cleaning of the press, I noticed some problems. In the process […]
MoreProofing press stopper hardware inquiry
Hello! I have a question pertaining to the hardware on a number 01 vandercook proofing press. Provided are images of said hardware. I will call them “stoppers” as that is what they do-they prevent the roller from rolling off the press bed. Recently a colleague caused the roller to get stuck partially off the press […]
MoreUni 1 Form Roller Gear Spinning Out
Our Uni 1’s back form roller gear is spinning out on the starting teeth of the rack. I’ve changed the roller height, made sure the end screws on the roller core are tight, made sure the spring beneath the starting teeth is free of debris (it depresses with finger pressure). I’ve had this issue on […]
More#4 Broken Body?
IMG_853IMG_8534 The body of my #4 is damaged. The corner opposite the operator at the far end of the press bed is not supported. You can see that the bottom of the frame is not level as well. Bringing the carriage to the end of the press causes it to rock back and forth. I […]
MoreVandercook 4 Cylinder Dry Sound. How to oil or fix?
Sad Sounding Cylinder Not sure how to check or maintain the bottom cylinder with a dry, desperate sound that needs help soon. Any help would be appreciated! – Lacy
MoreSP 15
Hello everyone. I bought a Vandercook SP 15, I have no experience in the subject and I would like to know the basic steps to start cleaning and remove rust from the rollers. The machine was not used in the last 10 years and may be missing some small pieces although the car moves and […]
MoreHandle Removal / Gear Puller?
Hello, Back again. Posted in November about a pin removal on my Universal I handle. In the end we had to drill out the top half and then were able to tap it out. Now we need to get the handle off. Is a gear puller our best option? Thank you, Alison
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