219 NS

219 Power AB: Conversion to Manual

Jason Dewinetz July 13, 2018 219 NS 14 Comments

Hi everyone, I have a 219Power AB and would like to figure out the simplest way to convert it to manual. I’ve sourced a carriage handle and am planning to have an adapter fabricated to attach the handle to the

Desperately seeking a solution to a mystery (Cylinder Jamming)

Aaron Parrett December 29, 2017January 1, 2018 219 NS, Cylinder Eccentric 5 Comments

I have a Vandercook 219. Not sure but I think NS (1957). It prints like a dream, or did until this afternoon. The rolling cylinder suddenly started to hang up about 3 inches into the forme. So the first few

Mystery adjustment mechanism on VANDERCOOK 219

Aaron Parrett October 30, 2017October 30, 2017 219 NS 2 Comments

I am wondering what these two screw adjustments are for: The first is the square assembly near the inking plate with three screws, but then behind it recessed into the bed is a hex screw. I can’t find reference in

Problem with 219 –metal flakes

Aaron Parrett May 17, 2017May 17, 2017 219 NS 3 Comments

Hi Paul, On page 15 of your book, you explain that if you allow grime and so forth to accumulate on the bedrails or cylinder bearings, you will see metal flakes appear on the bed rails. I have been printing

219 Power – Adjustable Bed

Jason Dewinetz June 7, 2016 219 NS 7 Comments

I’ve recently brought home a 219 Power and while cleaning it up and reading through the manual I’ve found that the press does not have the knurled knob at the end of the bed to lock the adjustable bed. Not

Press for sale in Belgium

thomas gravemaker January 10, 2013January 11, 2013 219 NS, For Sale 1 Comment

A complete printshop for sale in Belgium: http://www.drukwerkindemarge.org/vandercook-219-pers-toebehoren/

Vandercook 219 Power Grinding

Nicholas Wilson January 15, 2010January 30, 2010 219 NS, 219 OS, Equipment, Motors, Moving, Press run, Presswork 6 Comments

Hello! I have two pictures (pictures below) of a piece that is grinding on my vandercook 219. There are fine metal shavings under the press after about an hour of running. I see no way of adjusting this to lift

Vandercook 219 Power – 3 phase to Single Phase?

Nicholas Wilson July 2, 2009July 2, 2009 219 NS, Power Carriage 2 Comments

I recently purchased a Vandercook 219 power, and I’m weighing my options on switching it from 3 phase to single phase. Is it possible to switch out the motor to a single phase motor, or should I just go with

Power 219 Questions

colleen walsh March 31, 2009March 31, 2009 219 NS, Buying & Moving, Power Carriage 6 Comments

Admittedly, I have no experience with Vandercook or any other flatbed presses. Currently I run a Windmill, C&P and a Golding Jobber, but am looking to expand in size and versatility. I found a Power 219 for sale and was

In need of some side guide parts & info…

The Arm NYC July 25, 2007July 25, 2007 219 NS, 219 OS, Accessories 7 Comments

I finally have found a side guide for the last of the seven Vandercooks here at The Arm, but it appears to be missing some pieces. I am not very familiar with this style of side guide so can anyone

ID this proof press!

The Arm NYC October 8, 2006October 8, 2006 219 NS, 219 OS 5 Comments

A fella in Panama City, Florida has offered this press on the Briar Press classifieds site, but can’t find any info on it. The third picture I found in an article online and is of a similar press, but it