Hello Vandercookers… I have two tympan lock bars for a No. 4. No idea of what the real name for these are. They hold the typman to the Reel Rod. Both have one friction pin broken off. I am wondering if anyone has any thoughts on pressing the broken pin out of one, and then […]
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If anyone wants a free copy of The Vandercook 100, please email me at barbaravhauser@gmail.com. First come, first served. It’s a beautiful book! Sorry — the book has been “sold” out. Thanks for your interest!
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Happy new year! A new data table has been created listing used press parts for sale: https://vandercookpress.info/used-parts/
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Selling one of my Vandercook Universal IIIs – Power carriage, adjustable bed and tape tower. Asking $15k, contact me at aj@masthaystudios.com with any questions. Thanks
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I succumbed to vanity and bought way too many copies of “The Vandercook 100,” in which I appear. If any of you also appear in this book and would like a copy, please email me at barbaravhauser@gmail.com. If I don’t distribute what I have to fellow book subjects by year end, I’ll extend the offer […]
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Hello Everyone, This is my first post here, so I ask that you bear with me if I say something obvious or written about previously. I have two adjustment questions. The first involves the inker base, image below. It seems to be at a pretty severe angle to me. Is there an adjustment for this? […]
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Hello, I have been trying to find info on the ink monitors for universal III presses. I have three in various states of repair.I would like to get one of them working. does anybody have knowledge of how they work and how to test.I just want something to play with during long runs to stave […]
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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 […]
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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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
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