I am selling my Vandercook SP15 proof press. I have had it for about 5 years and purchased it from a man whose family had run a long time print shop in the Atlanta metro area. The serial # is 23805, inspected by H. L. Keller. This is a wonderful press but for the type […]
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SP-15 Trip still giving fits
Last month, I posted a query about our SP-15 at UA Fort Smith, in which the trip eccentric release mechanism in the cylinder was crashing into the trip release button on the operator’s upon return to home. (see the original post https://vandercookpress.info/2011/02/sp-15-carriage-problem/#comments). This has begun happening again, despite oiling the press every time we print […]
MoreSP-20 roller bearer
I seem to be having an issue with one of the bearers (is that even the right term?) on the rear form roller on my SP-20. I can’t lower the roller height to type-high on that side. I can on the user side, but not on the opposite end. No problem with the front roller. […]
MoreSP-15 Rail Wiper & Motor Issues
Our SP-15 (#22182) at UA Fort Smith is missing the nylon wiper (X-20758) that apparently cleans the rails on both sides of the press. Looks like these were replaced at some point with a couple of pieces of thin metal. The other day, on the non-operator side, these bits of metal shifted and on the […]
MoreSP 15 Measurements
Hello Printers, I need measurements for the SP15 that are slightly more specific than the floor space quick specs which are provided on this site. I’m going to be moving one soon (without the handle and feedboard) and need the base measurements. I am not near the press right now, so if someone who has […]
MoreSP20 Form Roller Screws
I’m attempting to remove the hardware from my SP20 roller cores to ship them off to be recast. I’ve removed the tiny set screw from inside the larger, outer, screw on the end of the roller, but now I can’t seem to remove the larger, outer screw. I don’t want to turn it too hard […]
MoreLarger Images Posted of SP15 Sales Ephemera
A request was made via email for larger images than those I previously posted to the Flickr Vandercook group of the ephemera I received with my SP15 no. 23339. I’ve just completed uploading massive original scans to replace the measly ones previously posted. http://www.flickr.com/photos/interrobang918/375450973/in/photostream/ Perhaps they can be of some use, though I believe I […]
MoreMystery SP15 spare parts
The previous owner of my SP15 left a small bag of spare parts in the cabinet, I post a photo below. The springs at top left are straightforward, the bottom left piece appears to be a damaged wiper spring, the piece above it a leftover trip spring but the 2 pairs of flat bars and […]
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SP15 “bearer controlled form roller support system” + nylon wipers
I’m hoping to clarify a few SP15 related mysteries. Apologies in advance for the multiple reference photos….
MoreRecasting Rollers
Hello All, In a few days we’ll be sending out the cores for our SP15 and SP20 form rollers to be recast. Would it be a good idea to have them recast at a slightly larger diameter (perhaps 2.51 inches for the SP15 and 3.01 inches for the SP20) to make them last a little […]
MoreSP-15 carriage problem
We have recently begun having an intermittent problem with our SP-15. After printing, when the cylinder is returning to home position, it hits some obstruction about 12″ away from the feed board that causes a jolt and a significant bang. It doesn’t do this all the time (maybe 1 in every 4-5 print passes), and […]
MoreRider Roller on SP15
Hello All, I’m working on cleaning up an SP15 that hasn’t been touched in maybe 30 years. I have all the rollers lubricated and in their right places (as far as I can tell) but when rolling the carriage down the press bed, the rider roller isn’t moving. It almost seems as though it’s a […]
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