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Change/rebuilt SP15 motor

caracterres February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 Motors, SP series 1 Comment

Hello,The change of the capacitor has not been enough, the motor stop after less than 10 min… I will take it to a motor repair shop but before, have you any advice to take of the motor from the presse

320G Carriage won’t stay in home position, rolls down bed

Josh Dannin February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 320/325, Carriage Latch 1 Comment

Hi all, I’m teaching on a Vandercook 320G that is still relatively new to the school, and working on tuning things up. One of the main issues is that the carriage will not stay in its resting home position unless

Cleaning SP15

caracterres January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 General 2 Comments

Hello,I continue the cleaning of my SP15 but there are some parts that I do not know how to clean? (cf pictures). Any tips ?Other things, i looking for new nyliner and gripper – i know NA Graphic is in

No. 4 Drive Chain

oddpilotpress January 22, 2019January 29, 2019 Ink drum, No. 4 / 215 4 Comments

I’m slowly making progress on cleaning up my No. 4 and the other day I ran into a strange issue. Hoping others can shed some light on the situation. After re-timing the carriage I noticed it wouldn’t return all the

Looking for ball bearings for Vandercook “0” – copy

Cynthia Marsh December 18, 2018December 18, 2018 Carriage Bearings, Office Press (0 series) 2 Comments

I have tried to find a similar ball bearing on the open market. The closest size I can find fits all measurements except that the screw that goes through the side of the press (held by a nut on the

Vandercook 320G and Challenge Paper Cutter for Sale

Cory Bordonaro December 8, 2018December 8, 2018 320/325, For Sale No Comments

Looking to sell my Vandercook 320G (rollers replaced in 2012) and Challenge Paper Cutter—preferably together but will entertain the idea of selling them separately. Located in Chicago. Pickup only. $6500 together OBO. Contact cory@fourhatspress.com with serious inquiries.

SP15 Ink Drum uneven

Alan Runfeldt December 5, 2018December 5, 2018 Ink drum, SP series 1 Comment

Paul – That SP15 I sold to your friends at Old Dominion last year is having a problem with uneven inking = uneven pressure from the main ink drum. My guess is that, since it is spring-loaded, that either the

Motor SP15

caracterres December 5, 2018December 5, 2018 Motors, SP series 10 Comments

Hello, I’m a french letterpress printer. I have a Vandercook SP15 (#22293) with an electric problem: 1 – I turn on the press 2- Main cylinder ink drum don’t move 3- I help the cylinder ink drum to turn with my hand 4- Cylinder ink drum

Moving a No. 4, Some Disassembly Required

oddpilotpress November 5, 2018 Moving, No. 4 / 215 3 Comments

I’m getting ready to have my No. 4 moved, and unfortunately the riggers are saying it will require some disassembly. The plan is to remove the carriage, then the bed, and then treat the cabinet as a separate piece (drawers

Tightening drive chain on Universal III

Ray Nichols October 30, 2018October 30, 2018 belt/chain, General, Universal series 3 Comments

Anyone got an idea of the sequence (or at least a place to start loosening bolts) to move the sprockets to tighten the chain on an automatic Universal III? The chain is hanging enough that it is dragging just after

No. 3 Gripper Bar Lever Fabrication

Daniel Mellis October 24, 2018October 26, 2018 *Model, Accessories, Customization, Ergonomics/Safety, Fabrication, Grippers, No. 3 No Comments

Hi, I have a No. 3 (Old Style), and I am planning on fabricating a gripper bar lever for it and I wanted to see if anyone else would want one as well. The more that are made at one

Korrex Nurnberg proofing press

letterpressbeyond October 23, 2018 General No Comments

38cm x 50cm bed. Beautiful proofing press. 1974 model

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