Hi all, Does anyone have, or now where I can track down a decal/sticker for my Uni I AB. The one I ma after is the oval one on the front left of the cabinet. Failing that has anyone evr produce a good high res bitmap or vector file of this decal that I can […]
MoreUni I manual follow up
Hi Folks , Many thanks to all who responded to my earlier post. I have found some of the gripper bar parts, and have been told that there may be others somewhere in a garage of a previous owner so I’m chasing that up before committing to a newly fabricated one. I’ll post a picture […]
MoreDiscount on “Typeface” DVD
Kartemquin Films would like to offer the Vandercook Press community 15% off the purchase price of the limited-edition Typeface DVD at www.kartemquin.com during the month of July. (I post this message as a supporter of the Hamilton Wood Type Museum.) The DVD includes a free wood type letterpress poster designed by Bill Moran, Artistic Director […]
MoreUni I manual
Hi folks, I have just acquired a very sad Universal I AB which from a first look is missing a few parts. I am hoping to get it back in good order but really don’t know how I will even be able to make a start without a reasonably detailed manual. Is there such a […]
MorePacking
I have an Vandercook No. 2 press. Very simple no inking. For packing, the number on the cylinder says .105. This seems to be a fairly thick packing. I have some sheets I received from NA graphics but this adds up to .055 including a mylar outer sheet. Any comments on what else I could […]
MoreNew form rollers for a No. 4
Hello Vanderfolks, I just had the form rollers on my No. 4 recovered. A very nice gentleman from RotaDyne came to my house to pick up the old ones. He took the whole assembly with him, and they shipped everything back disassembled. I’ve looked through the archives for instructions on putting things back together, but […]
Moreretaining screw problem for my sp15 cores
I recently had my second set of cores recast. In switching out the hardware I cannot for the life of me get the retaining screw to grab and screw in to the new core. I have tried solvents, wd40, a wire brush, an awl and curses, but to no avail. I’ve tried all 4 ends […]
MoreSP-15 slipping tympan issue?
I’m teaching a workshop at Northern Kentucky University where they have an SP-15. It’s been many years since I have used this press. We’re having a problem with the tympan paper coming undone at the back. The ratchet that holds the tightening bar in place appears to me to be set backwards, at least it […]
MoreChallenge 15MPC
I am reconditioning a 15MPC and am in need of an MPC manual or a pic of the impression Cylinder drive. I believe the parts are all there to reconnect except for the friction wheels (guessing) that ride the main drive shaft. Any help here would be greatly appreciated. Regards Steve
MoreCleaning a 325G
Hi All I’m cleaning up my 325G and noticed someone had painted the Bed, Bearers and Racks. Will that affect printing (packing, etc.) and is it necessary to strip it all down to bare metal? If so, can anyone advise on the best and/or least toxic way to go? Thanks for any help! Steve
MoreDoes anyone have a good copy of an original Vandercook sp-15 manual?
I just received the one that I ordered from NA graphics, and it’s really hard to see the images. Does an original exist? A high quality scan as opposed to a xerox?
MoreSP 20 handle problem
I am trying to figure out how to tighten the action on the CM-37 handle of the inking system. This press has always had problems with uneven inking and after eliminating trip mechanism issues and replacing glazed rollers, ink distribution on the form is still occasionally lighter on the operating side. I think it has […]
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