Reprex Once-over

Scott Fisk, designer, educator, and vanderblog consultant, just bought a Reprex, a 1960s era down-market flatbed cylinder proof press. Its overall condition is quite good and it should prove to be serviceable. Its mechanisms, however, may seem a bit peculiar to most Vandercook operators. For example, the reservoir drum, while driven by a chain, also […]

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Vanderporn?

Not the most technical of posts here, but I just wanted to give mention to the Vandercook Press Flickr photo page for those who may not have seen it yet. This page now has over a hundred pictures of Vandercook presses. If you have any images of the Vandercooks in your shop/studio maybe think about […]

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Tindeck?

Can someone tell me about the characteristics and specs of a “tindeck blanket,” the original packing specified for the impression cylinder of my No.2 Proof Press, according to the model description on the vandy site. Just curious, never having come across one. Thanks, Duncan Dempster Honolulu, Hawaii

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New Owner

I am a new member of this blog and not very savy in the digital realm. I have come into the care of a VC # 3 with the serial # 8126. I am completely flumoxed by the very thorough cross referenced numbers and dates that Paul has collected. I hope to find the manufactured […]

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