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 […]
MoreMore TagVandercook 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
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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 […]
MoreMore TagUniversal I – Washup Blade orientation
With recent chatter in multiple forums extolling the virtues of a automatic washup, I finally took the opportunity to purchase new washup blade. The original blade in our press is crusted and unrecognizable. The new blade seemed to me to have the bevel upside down, so I checked the patent drawing (patent number conveniently posted […]
MoreMore TagVandercook SP-15 Timing Pulley belt?
Basic question –– I have a feeling the Vandercook SP-15 Timing Pulley on our SP-15 is reaching the end of its life so I’m planning to get a spare from NA Graphics, but I can’t seem to find the part listed for the belt? Or is the belt a standard, off-the-shelf part? Thanks in advance
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Boggs Graphics has a model 22 up for auction on 1/25. What is a model 22? Hope all is well and that you are safe and healthy lad
MoreMore TagHandle 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
MoreMore TagVandercook 215 gripper pedal chain slack
Hello, We have a Vandercook 215 in our shop that has been going through maintenance and now we have arrived on the gripper pedal chain slack. We have started to notice the dead pedal with about three links worth of slack in the chain and the pedal is about 1-2 inches off the ground before […]
MoreMore TagVandy No. 3 parts removal
Does anyone have suggestions on how to remove the carriage roller and cylinder trip rack frames that are attached to the cylinder carriage support wall via three bolts and three set pins/studs? The bolts are the easy part. Or should these not be removed? See sheet 99 for views. Thanks.
MoreMore Tag#4 Form Roller frame- how much play?
I’m working (virtually) on a #4 that previously was working great, and all of a sudden there are roller issues. The pins and clutch plate were replaced in January so they don’t seem to be the issue. What seems to be happening is that the entire frame moves side to side with the motion of […]
MoreMore Tag320 Gripper Bar Sheet Guide Studs—Bent?
I’m (still) refurbishing a Vandercook 320, and I’ve started attacking the gripper bar. I have it all apart and clean enough to handle, but I have noticed that the studs that hold and adjust the sheet guides seem to be a little off-square. It looks somewhat like the result of crashing the guides (several times), […]
MoreMore TagSP25 carriage gear adjustment
I have a problem with the large power carriage motor gear touching the edge of the carriage. Not sure I’m using the correct terminology but I have attached a photo. I had this problem once before and was able to correct it but now I can’t remember what I did. (I took off the cap […]
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