We needed rollers on our Vandercook recovered and RotaDyne was kind enough to send a representative to check out the rollers, and take them with him to recover. However, shortly after, I got an email from RotaDyne with a Credit Application and W9 to fill out. Since the business is a sole proprietorship, I didn’t […]
MoreNeed rollers for Challenge 1528 KP
greetings all I am new to the forum, and was hoping someone could help me track down form rollers for a challenge proof press. My rollers were thrown out by a janitor (i had them off of my press so i could do some brayering) and it’s been difficult to track any down. i may […]
MoreVandercook No. 4 Roller MR-110 Pin Replacement
I was wondering if someone knew where I can find a MR-110 Pin for the #4? Thanks!
MoreRestoring a Vandercook 03 [updated]
Hello everyone! I’ve undertaken the task of restoring my 03. I’ve started with paint thinner to degrease the bearings system where the previous owner had it all greased up, and thus it gather a severe amount of gunk. I disassembled the carriage and down to the impression cylinder. I’ve gotten most of the grime off. […]
MoreVandercook Cocktail Competition
Call for Entries: The Vandercook Cocktail To honor the Vandercook Proof Press, it’s history and significance, and it’s place in our lives, a competition has been created for the design of the specialty cocktail to carry its name. “The Vandercook Cocktail” will be chosen from recipe submissions gathered throughout the letterpress community. Testing/tasting will take […]
More[WANTED] Vandercook SP15
I’m looking for a Vandercook SP15 over the world, i prefer with motor one, no parts missing. Please contact me any time if you have one and ready to sell it. Thanks! calvinvtc@gmail.com
MoreSP-15 Motor Update
On November 11, we installed the newly rewound motor into the SP-15. It is not as noisy as it was, but still noisier than our other press. Questions: 1. is there any way to dampen the noise? I was tempted to put some insulation in the chamber, but don’t want to cut down on heat […]
MoreVandercook 4 trip lift arm problem
I’ve got a Vandercook 4 trip problem. I’ve checked out the other two threads I can find on this topic here, and they don’t quite answer my question. I’ve checked the bolt on the pivot point that is hidden behind the sheet metal, and it seems to be tight. The trouble is with the lift […]
MoreLooking for some advice/ thoughts
Hello all, I was wondering if you would give me your thoughts and advice on an Vandercook 15-20 press. I talked to the gentleman selling the press and he seemed to think that grippers and a feedboard could be added to this press so it would have printing capabilities. He did mention that it does […]
MoreSP15 Carriage is tough to roll
Hi all, Over the last few months it seems that the carriage of my SP 15 has become more and more difficult to roll down the press bed. In both trip and print modes, the carriage seems heavy. I recently compared the action on my press to another SP 15, and the difference was noticeable; […]
MoreNot sure what type of press this is?
I recently became an owner of a C&P “new style” press & cutter, however this much smaller (press?) came with it too. There isn’t a serial number or any marks on it. It looks pretty old to me, but I’m not even sure if it’s a press for type? Any answers or ideas would help. […]
MoreNeed a big press
I’m looking for a printer with a press that can handle a 29″ x 29″ letterpress plate in order to print on thick sheets of calfskin parchment. I am not a printer and I’m confused by all of the various machines. It looks to me like Vandercook didn’t make a press large enough for my […]
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