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Shudder In Vandy 215 (aka 4) Oscillator

Katie Harper December 11, 2020 General 7 Comments

Lately my Vandy 215 oscillator has a shudder as it travels back and forth. It actually seems to be stocking to the inked up rubber rollers below. I was able to stop the chatter by adding a small piece of

Recaro Info

Moana Rd Press September 11, 2020 General No Comments

Does anyone have any information on Recaro Proof Presses? We have what looks like an MF something model (about the same size as an SP-15) and want to get the grippers actuating—seems to be something missing. Photos would be great.

Vandercook 3 noise in print

adminclouds August 5, 2020August 10, 2020 General 14 Comments

IMG_0160 Here is the link to a video of noise when the drum turns in print. Not so much when in trip or during return after print. I’ve tried oil in the usual places. Any other things common? Thanks Figured

Printing on the front of an envelope

Carmela Heintzelman July 9, 2019 General 2 Comments

I’m having some trouble printing the front side of a 4bar envelope for wedding invitation reply cards. Even with all the makeready, I still end up with a little impression going through on the backside of the envelope. It’s not

Vandercook SP-20 / SP-25 Inking System Improvement From NA Graphics

Dave Seat July 7, 2019 General No Comments

New IMPROVED Form Roller Block Kit for the SP-20 / SP-25 inking system. Fritz of NA Graphics has designed and had manufactured NEW SOLID Form Roller Supports and Bearing Block Assemblies for the SP-20 and SP-25 Vandercook’s. On the fourth

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

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

Korrex Nurnberg proofing press

letterpressbeyond October 23, 2018 General No Comments

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

Grafix GX proofing press for sale

letterpressbeyond October 23, 2018 General No Comments

38cm x 50cm bed superb condition. Will insure and deliver overseas or UK

215 Proof Press / Polymer Plates / Random lines of text Inking Blurry or Shadowy

britt August 22, 2018August 23, 2018 General 2 Comments

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

Thread Conversion

rtrg July 4, 2018July 4, 2018 General 1 Comment

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

Printing with a deckle edge (Universal III)

Carmela Heintzelman December 15, 2017December 15, 2017 General 1 Comment

I’m pretty sure i know the answer to this but……. I have this very beautiful paper that I want to print on and it has a deckle edge. Are there any tips or tricks to get it to print straight?

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