I’ve created a new—and perhaps overdue—page offering guidance on press value. Note that I am not providing price ranges. While I do some brokering of presses and keep my ear to the ground, I don’t have the time or inclination to tabulate sales and continually update this page. Buyers and seller are best served by doing […]
MoreVandercook Proof Press No.1 for sale
I have a Proof Press No.1, serial #7553 for sale. I am not sure how much it’s worth, so I’m more than happy to discuss and come up with a fair price. I can provide photos if interested. – Jules
Moreroller height on universal I
i am still working on getting my new-to-me universal I refined and printing perfectly, and i’m having a hard time getting the ink roller height correct. i have a gauge to test, and if the vibrator is up / NOT in contact with the rollers, i can get the height correct, but the black knob […]
MoreSP-15 ink roller spring
When I got it, my SP-15 had springs attached to the rear roller(photo attached). I’ve noticed that the tension causes the roller height to decrease rather than helping to hold it steady. There’s no spring shown in the manual & it looks like someone long ago added a bolt that would anchor the end of […]
MoreVandercook 232P For Sale
Hi all, I have a Vandercook 232P for sale. The press has been a great addition to my letterpress studio. I am moving into another creative direction and moving away from large scale letterpress. The press is ready to print today. The press has been converted from 3phase to 210 so this will work in […]
MoreVandercook SP-15 for sale
I am located in Toledo, Ohio and I have a Vandercook SP-15 in perfect working condition which I am selling. The price is negotiable, I paid $6000 for the press in 1996, and recast the rollers and refurbished the bed. It will need to be moved out of my type lab (sorry I can’t ship […]
MoreWestern proofing press
Just taken delivery of a Western “The British” 4C, going through it all to check it out.got to derust the underneath and paint it yet, and work out how to lift out? rotate? the cylinder to clean all the surfaces etc. Here are 2 photos of it, here is another photo of the ink drum […]
MorePress for Sale?
There’s a chance that I’ll be selling my Vandercook 320 for a smaller press. I just replaced the rollers, and it’s in great working condition. What do you think I could start by asking for it? I’d only sell if I’d be able to buy another press with what I make from the sale. Thanks […]
MoreVandercook SP 15 For Sale
Hi all. I have a vandercook SP 15 in EXCELLENT condition. Everything works just perfectly. I would be the second owner of this press. I got it about a year ago and only cleaned it up before printing. A change in my life is really the only reason for letting it go. I am located […]
MoreTrouble with a 325 Trip Mechanism
I have a 325, serial #6086, and I’m having trouble with the trip mechanism. The pedal is completely unresponsive. It would seem that there was a problem with a spring or the spring link, but it seems to be at least connected fine. It’s not “snapping back” to create the tension one needs to raise […]
MoreVandercook 100 Book (Congrats to Heather Mitchell)
I’ve just received an advance copy of the “Vandercook 100” book, edited and organized by Heather Mitchell. I would like to congratulate her on such a great book. Wow! Superbly designed and looks terrific! You can already order a copy on Amazon. [thomas]
Moreoiling the Vandercook SP 15
Hi Paul, We have a very squeaky Vandercook SP 15. (Not exactly sure the area that squaeks). I see there are no holes for oil, so how and where do we oil it? Thanks, Maria Lee UA Letterpress Lab, Tucson, AZ
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