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Tympan Sources

The Arm NYC March 27, 2013 General 15 Comments

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 #4 leveling feet specs

The Arm NYC January 9, 2013January 9, 2013 Leveling, No. 3, No. 4 / 215 7 Comments

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

The Arm NYC April 30, 2010May 1, 2010 For Sale, Tower, Universal series No Comments

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

The Arm NYC January 3, 2009January 3, 2009 Art Centers, Publications No Comments

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

The Arm NYC March 10, 2008March 17, 2008 Auction, For Sale, Universal series 5 Comments

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)

The Arm NYC December 17, 2007December 17, 2007 For Sale, Other Brands, Potter 4 Comments

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

The Arm NYC November 1, 2007November 1, 2007 Accessories, For Sale, Frisket, Universal series No Comments

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

The Arm NYC October 12, 2007October 21, 2007 For Sale, No. 3 5 Comments

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

The Arm NYC September 14, 2007September 24, 2007 For Sale 1 Comment

There is a Vandercook SP-15 on eBay in Omaha, Nebraska.Â It is equipped with a hand wheel to work the ink instead of the lower ink drum.Â These presses can’t carry quite as much ink as the motorized SP-15, but

Improvised photopolymer bases

The Arm NYC September 11, 2007September 11, 2007 Accessories, Equipment, Press Bed 4 Comments

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?

The Arm NYC September 5, 2007September 16, 2007 Impression Cylinder, Makeready 7 Comments

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?

The Arm NYC August 24, 2007August 26, 2007 320/325, No. 3, Press Bed 4 Comments

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.Â Would anyone like to buy

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