Hi all! I have a Vandercook Universal I, and the motor has started to make… a gurgling noise? It’s hard to describe it. It doesn’t sound awful or anything, it’s just loud and different than what I’m used to. Any change in the press scares me to death, so I’m looking for help identifying the […]
MoreVandercook No 3 – Impression Cylinder Adjustment
The impression (using the ‘rule test’ in the book w/no ink) is noticeably and consistently light on the operator side, so we suspect the operator side of the carriage needs to be lowered. We also noticed that the “ceiling” of the Under Rail is somewhat worn (you can feel a very slight lip on it […]
MoreUniversal I Dust Cover Fabrication
On a recent trip to Cambridge, Massachusetts, I met Cameron Nobile, the Digital Fabrication Lab Manager at Lesley University’s College of Art and Design, who helped me repair a Universal I. With the resources at his disposal, we discussed his replacing the cracked clear acrylic dust cover. From the photo, one can see the […]
MoreVandercook 32-28E drive belt replacement
Hi all. I need to replace the drive/motor belt on our 32-28E press. I’m not seeing an easy way to get the old belt up and over the shaft and am thinking I may have to remove the whole assembly, unless I’m missing something. Anyone have any experience with this repair or have a press […]
MoreUniversal I Ink Drum Repair
I traveled to Cambridge, Massachusetts, earlier this month to make press repairs at four print shops. At Lesley University, the main concern was an unlevel ink drum. I had anticipated that one of the ink drum bushings (F-760) had broken or slipped into the drum’s hollow. After removing the drum, my assistant, Chris Bradford (a […]
MoreModel Identification?
Hello all – I’ve just purchased this press and want to identify the model and I’m not having much luck. Any assistance would be appreciated. Best, Dave Harper
MoreVandercook No.4 Pulley gaskets
Hello Vanderblogers, Wondering if anyone has had any luck changing gaskets in the belt driven Pulley that drives the ink drum on this press. and Paul, do gaskets exist? or is this a Paul Moxon has the spec’s available to order from McMaster Carr? any advice on changing these is appreciated. Thanks in advance, Tony […]
MoreNo. 4 Tympan Bar lock plate
Hello Vandercookers… I have two tympan lock bars for a No. 4. No idea of what the real name for these are. They hold the typman to the Reel Rod. Both have one friction pin broken off. I am wondering if anyone has any thoughts on pressing the broken pin out of one, and then […]
MoreFREE copies of “The Vandercook 100”
If anyone wants a free copy of The Vandercook 100, please email me at barbaravhauser@gmail.com. First come, first served. It’s a beautiful book! Sorry — the book has been “sold” out. Thanks for your interest!
MoreUsed Press Parts for Sale
Happy new year! A new data table has been created listing used press parts for sale: https://vandercookpress.info/used-parts/
MoreUniversal III for sale
Selling one of my Vandercook Universal IIIs – Power carriage, adjustable bed and tape tower. Asking $15k, contact me at aj@masthaystudios.com with any questions. Thanks
MoreFREE copies of “The Vandercook 100”
I succumbed to vanity and bought way too many copies of “The Vandercook 100,” in which I appear. If any of you also appear in this book and would like a copy, please email me at barbaravhauser@gmail.com. If I don’t distribute what I have to fellow book subjects by year end, I’ll extend the offer […]
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