The motor on our SP-20 isn’t getting power anymore, even though nothing is wrong with the electrical system. We think it might be a problem with the capacitor. Does anyone have experience with this? I appreciate any thoughts. Thank you.
MoreVandercook 13-28 electric galley press
Hello all , wondering if anyone has any information on this particular machine ? Serial # is 22051 . It looks like roller size should be 2 inch but want to confirm .
MoreTHE book!!
Is the next edition of Vandercook Maintenance released yet? Thanks!
MorePowered Universal I blowing the 1/2A fuse
I have a powered Universal I. I was using it the other day, and it was behaving just fine. At one point, the carriage stopped moving when I engaged the switch. I checked, and one of the 1/2A fuses had blown. I replaced the fuse and it blew immediately upon powering up the press (i.e. […]
MoreSP20 Roller height changing as carriage travels end-to-end
Hello! I’m having a challenge with our SP20. When checking / setting the roller height at different points (as the carriage travels from end-to-end), when the press is in ‘Print,’ the roller height changes. Specifically, when the carriage is closest to the feedboard and moving forward for about 10 – 12 inches, the roller height […]
MoreNo 4 assembly questions
Hello all! I’m looking at the #4 in the studio where I work, and wondering about 2 things. I don’t have another #4 to compare to, and can’t find the answer in my parts guide. Question 1: This pin is missing, can I purchase a replacement, or is it not important? It is missing at […]
MoreVandercook No. 2 question
New user here… The printmaking studio I volunteer at has a V. No. 2. I cannot find, feel, or hear a trip mechanism on this press. Is there none? I’d love to make a tympan/frisket arrangement, but I can’t imagine keeping registration on impression both directions. I’d be grateful for enlightenment! Thanks very much.
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True weight of No. 1 and its stand
Hi. I saw the catalog listing for the Vandercook no.1 on this site. The weight is listed as 410 lbs. Is that the shipping weight (with crate and packing), the weight of just the press, or the weight of the press and stand? I just bought a no.1 and have to move it to its […]
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Chattering and Carriage drifting on Vandercook No. 4
I am working on a Vandercook No. 4. The carriage does just fine engaging in print and trip. However, the carriage will not stay put in the home position. On the opposite side of the operator, there is a broken spring that is keeping a latch in place. I wonder if there is more to […]
MoreVandercook No. 4 Roller Clutch Plate Bearing
Does anyone know the original O.D. of the bearing that engages the Roller clutch plate? I’m thinking the one I have is very worn and not engaging the clutch plate. It does look like the wedge on the press has already been spaced out about an 1/8th inch. I could space it out more. but […]
MoreHandy Brayer
I found a Vandercook Handy Brayer when cleaning my shop in the back of a press. I was looking for more information and ways of reclaiming the roller or replacing it, so we can start using it! There is still some give in the roller so it feels like it has some life in it. […]
MoreProblem with new SP-15 rollers
Sorry to start a new post on this topic but could not successfully add a photo to previous comments. I have the new rollers back on the press. They are still showing the same problem of streaking ink, but it seems somewhat less extreme this time. The front roller is taking the ink better than […]
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