I’ve discussed my frustration with adjusting the rollers on the 219os many times in many places, perhaps even here, perhaps in person (or via email) to some of you. For those unfamiliar, the upper roller assembly, which is comprised of the oscillating roller an two rider rollers, sits on top of the lower roller assembly […]
MoreWhat does this do?
Hello everyone, I’d like to know what this part does, the one that moves horizontally, and has a spring. I noticed that the small knob on the right “locks it” in place when it’s retracted, but does not unlock automatically. So.. my question is. Is something wrong with my SP15?
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I was operating my Vandercook 320 and all of the sudden, the metal rollers began rattling out of control either while in print or trip mode. The rollers are shaking about so much that they’ve even been tossed off of the rubber roller carriage at times. I’ve tried oiling the press, tightening screws, but nothing […]
MoreImpression Issue
Hoping there is a simple solution to my impression problem. I’ve had my Vandercook No. 4 for several years now and this problem just started happening on my last job. It seems to me that the impression cylinder is dropping into impression mode later than it ought to be. Rather than the typical 3 1/2 […]
MoreGripper Assembly for SP-20
The foot pedal/gripper assembly on my recently acquired SP 20 is not functioning properly. The foot pedal seems to engage the gripper mechanism when manipulated by hand, but does not lower and return to its position as it should. Left to its own devices, it sits on the floor (see pic). Also, the rear assembly […]
MoreUniversal I Moving Tips
Hey Folks, I was wondering if anybody has some good tips about moving a press (the UNI I above) from a second floor? I’m in the process of getting a quote from a crane service, but I fear the price is going to be a lot more then I can afford right now. I’m wondering […]
MorePress for sale in Belgium
A complete printshop for sale in Belgium: http://www.drukwerkindemarge.org/vandercook-219-pers-toebehoren/
MoreVandercook #4 leveling feet specs
Hello, I am helping a friend with a #4 who works in a space with a very uneven floor. His press has had the leveling feet under the press removed and it keeps slowly walking off whatever shims he puts underneath. Does anyone know the correct thread pitch for those feet? I can’t get in […]
MoreA novel solution to incorrect form roller diameter
I was recently trying to set the form (inking) roller height on an SP15 and found that I was unable to properly set the gear-driven one (nearer the impression drum). There was no way the back end (closer to the gear) could drop down far enough. I measured the rollers and found that, instead of […]
MoreVandercook nyliners
Does anyone know where I can get 5/8 ID nyliners for my Vandercook 15-21. I know I can get 1/2″ nyliners from NA Graphics but they aren’t the right size for this press. Thanks…. Barbara at the Seedpod Press
MoreNew form rollers causing slurring?
I recently had the form rollers on my SP-20 recovered and I’m having trouble getting a decent print out of them. The short version is that my printing is slurred. The detailed version is that, if printing a line of type that’s parallel to the gripper bar, the rollers will print heavy towards the top […]
MoreA new must-read letterpress site
Dear Vanderfolk, add one more bookmark for your letterpress edification: Letterpress Commons. This is a comprehensive, user-created and user-edited, wiki-style website covering all aspects of letterpress practice. Registered users are free to add or modify existing articles, and suggest new topics. All contributions are moderated by an editor with the goal of only publishing objective and substantive material. Some […]
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