Tympan Sources
I’m looking for a source for tympan to use on my Vandercooks. I don’t mind having to cut it down. Are there any suppliers that still stock or produce .006 oiled tympan like the old Cromwell material? Thanks, Daniel Morris
Vandercook SP-15 #23846
Vandercook SP-15 #29807
Vandercook Universal I #27691
Vandercook Universal III #25231
Vandercook Universal III #25942
Vandercook Universal III #27123
Vandercook #4 leveling feet specs
Hello, I am helping a friend with a #4 who works in a space with a very uneven floor. His press has had the leveling feet under the press removed and it keeps slowly walking off whatever shims he puts
Vandercook Universal III Tower Assembly for sale
This Vandercook Universal III tower assembly is complete and in excellent condition. We have removed it to convert the press to hand cranked. This would be best used on a press which once had a tower but has had it
Vandercook Book
I just had the opportunity to sit down with a copy of the Vandercook Book assembled by Roni Gross and Barbara Henry of the Center For Book Arts. It was clearly a massive undertaking and it was worth the effort.
Bargain Uni I on eBay
Saw this press listed on eBay and what a deal! I wonder what the bidding will go up to… http://tinyurl.com/2g96mw Daniel Morris The Arm Letterpress Brooklyn, NY
Potter Proof Press for sale (NYC area)
A friend of mine in Union City, NJ has a really nice Potter proof press for sale. This press would need to be inked with a brayer so it would be most suited for block printing, proofing engravings, monoprinting or
Seeking Frisket Tower for Universal I
I am interested in finding a frisket tower for my Vandercook Universal I. I think a lot of people take these things off, but I like them. Does anyone know of one that might be available for sale? Thanks, Daniel
The Arm’s Vandercook #3 on eBay
In order to make room for a new press I have listed The Arm’s Vandercook #3 proof press on eBay. Starting bid is $1. This press is missing its inking roller setup and would have to be inked with a
Motorless SP-15 on eBay in NE
There is a Vandercook SP-15 on eBay in Omaha, Nebraska. It is equipped with a hand wheel to work the ink instead of the lower ink drum. These presses can’t carry quite as much ink as the motorized SP-15, but
Improvised photopolymer bases
I was recently asked about a homemade photopolymer base I use at The Arm and thought it would be of value to post the reply here where it might be of use to others. “The base you saw at The
What Vandercook does this clamp bar go to?
I am trying to figure out what press this tympan clamp bar comes from. It doesn’t fint my SP-15, the Uni I has a slotted bar, and it is too short for the Uni III. Any ideas? It is 14
Does anyone need a new bed plate?
I am about to have replacement bed plates made up for both of my Vandercook 320Gs and my #3 and will have enough of the .050″ cold rolled steel to make one extra bed plate. Would anyone like to buy
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