This page provides information about Hacker Manufacturing. No sources for parts are known and will need to be fabricated. However, some owners of Hacker test presses owners are listed in the Hacker census.
Model Specs
| Model | Paper | Bed Size | Fl. Space (frisket) | Lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Hand | 18 × 25" | 18¼ × 25½" | 36 × 100" (118") | 1880 |
| 5-B Hand | 19 × 25" | 19¼ × 25½" | 3'10" × 9'4" (11'2") | 2875 |
| 5-A Power | 19 × 25" | 19¼ × 25½" | 3'10" × 9'4" (11'2") | 3375 |
| 6 Power | 19 × 25" | 19¼ × 25½" | 3' × 9' (10'10") | 3625 |
| 7-B Hand | 30 × 25" | 30 × 25½" | 4'10" × 9'4" (11'2") | 3950 |
| 7-A Power | 30 × 25" | 30 × 25½" | 4'10" × 9'4" (11'2") | 4450 |
History
1914: Horace Hacker & Co. began as a reorganization of the A.F. Wanner Co., which made Poco and Potter presses at 312 N. May Street, c.1914-21.
1915: Hacker introduces Hacker brand hand proof press (The Inland Printer, June 1915, p. 417).
1919-37: Hacker Manufacturing, 320 S. Honore Street c 1921-37.
1931: Challenge Machinery Corp. acquires Potter and Poco brands from Hacker Manufacturing.
1937: Vandercook & Sons acquires Hacker Manufacturing.
Further Reading:
“Discussions on Premake-ready,” Photo-Engravers Bulletin, June 1931.
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