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Reprex No 1, endguides and trip

Paul Moxon, Moderator May 3, 2019May 5, 2019 Grippers, Print/Trip Lever, Reprex 6 Comments

I recently spent a day at Hazel & Violet in Phoenix but left there with two unfinished tasks: This press is missing its end guides. The channel for the end guides are ⅝” wide × 1 13⁄16” high × ½

SP-15 Trip issue

Katie Harper April 25, 2019April 26, 2019 SP series, Trip Springs 7 Comments

A student emailed me last night (I got the email this morning) that one of our SP-15s had stopped working in trip. The cylinder hits part of the trip mechanism and will not move. The cylinder moves fine in print.

Universal 1 automatic return tape replacement

tomcolson April 8, 2019April 9, 2019 Tower, Universal series 2 Comments

Does anyone have experience replacing the tapes on an automatic return tower? One of ours is a bit frayed. What is a reasonable replacement tape? It looks like pretty standard flat twill tape but I’m no expert on materials like

SP20 Pitted Press Bed

StevensonU March 22, 2019March 28, 2019 Press Bed, SP series 5 Comments

Hi! I teach at a university that has a Vandercock SP20. I am looking for advice on how (if anyway possible) to alleviate uneven inking due to small pits in a press bed. We have a thin sheet of metal

Vandercook No. 3 Roller Cores

chrispaul February 27, 2019February 28, 2019 Form rollers, No. 3 4 Comments

Hi. I’m looking for a spare set of Vandy No. 3 roller cores. Any recommendations on where to look is appreciated. NAGraphics doesn’t carry cores for the No. 3.

A Wesel Down Under

Paul Moxon, Moderator February 21, 2019 Wesel No Comments

This rare Wesel proof press, in Australia, has been brought to my attention by its owner Josh Dobija of Dobija Print World. It appears to be the “Self-feeding Self-Inking Web Proof Press,” made by F. Wesel Manufacturing Co., circa 1888-1903.

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 3 Comments

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.

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