Feedboard Fabrication for No. 3
I have a No. 3 old style with a missing feedboard, and I am planning on fabricating a new one. I am posting here to see if anyone else would be interested. My No. 3 has two steel blocks which
215 Proof Press / Polymer Plates / Random lines of text Inking Blurry or Shadowy
Hi All, I have a 215 and some lines of text are showing up with a ‘shadow’ or blurry around them, as the attached photo shows in the ‘we have reserved’ line. I’ve wiped the plate down, cleaned it, checked
Vandercook No 4 Steady Roller
During an oiling and maintenance session on our Vandercook No. 4, I noticed what I believe to be with a problem with the Steady Roller (part MR-175 on sheet no. 106 of the manual). After rolling the cylinder to the
Vandercook 4-T for Sale in Brooklyn, NY
I’ve closed up my letterpress studio after 10 years in business and have a wonderful, ready-to-print Vandercook 4-T to part with. I’ll consider any and all reasonable offers. Please be in touch with any questions: maggie@campbellrawpress.com Details as follows: ——–
Universal I Power: Question about Manual/Cycle controls
My Universal I Power Test Press is having trouble with its manual/cycle controls. It only works in “manual” mode, so I can only move the carriage using the reverse/off/forward lever. If I move the selector switch to “cycle” and press the
No.2 Potter Proof Press
i am restoring a no.2 potter proof press. the peddle is broken and i am looking for another one. does anyone know any leads on finding a peddle for this press?
No. 4: Form Roller Gear Separation Chatter
I want to apologize in advance as I do not know all of the technical names for each part and piece of the machine but I do feel like my thinking is on the right track. Please let me know
219 Power AB: Conversion to Manual
Hi everyone, I have a 219Power AB and would like to figure out the simplest way to convert it to manual. I’ve sourced a carriage handle and am planning to have an adapter fabricated to attach the handle to the
Vandercook SP-15 For Sale in San Francisco
Hi, all. I have an SP-15 in excellent working condition, located at The Center for the Book in San Francisco. I believe I am the 2nd owner of the press: I purchased it in 2004 from a retired local newspaper
Thread Conversion
What is the usa ⅜-16 thread equal to in both British, European and metric? I am looking for a mic adapter of 5/8-27 female to either ⅜ euro thread, metric thread, or 1/8 ips threads male. Do any of these
Roller height issues on Universal III
I just got brand new rollers and cores. The weird thing is that when I check my roller height, it’s not even throughout. The ends are the same but the middle of the roller has a thinner stripe when I
Clutch Drive Adjustment Instructions Position
I have a powered Uni-I, and my Clutch Drive Adjustment instruction plaque has come off, can someone tell me which way it should be mounted on the drive side cover? Should it be right side up when on the operator
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