Hi – I have my (early) Universal III up and running and it’s printing very well and all is great except for the paper release/gripper problem at the end of the bed. I posted on this awhile ago and have been tinkering with the problem on and off ever since and still no luck. I […]
MoreUpdating wiring to add ground
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 […]
MoreSP-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
MoreVandercook #4 Bed Available
There is a cast iron bed for a Vandercook #4 available in Frenchtown, New Jersey. This bed is in good condition but has been completely stripped of parts. It does not include the cabinet or racks or any other bolt-on parts. No freight or shipping is available. If your press has damage or serious rail […]
MoreSP15 Ink Monitor
Hi, my SP 15 came with an ink monitor and I don’t know if it works. I wanted to know if it’s worth hooking it up or getting it fixed for better inking. I also wanted to know what the box inside the cabinet is for. Thanks.
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 […]
MoreVandercook SP-20 Ink Distributor Roller Spring Replacement
This is for Fritz, who asked me to make a post here to place an order with NA Graphics. My spring on the ink distributor roller broke a bit ago. We spoke on the phone last week. Is this the best way to place that order for the SP-20 Ink Distributor Roller springs? I need […]
MoreWearing through Worm Crescents SP15
Hello out there! It seems that my SP15 (50081) has been wearing through worm crescents very quickly lately. Aside from a thorough cleaning, proper lubrication of crescent shaft (with powdered graphite) and worm gear (with Vaseline), is there anything else I should be looking out for? Or maybe I’m doing the aforementioned incorrectly… I replaced […]
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 […]
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