219 NS

Vandercook 219 front “table”

Hold Fast October 7, 2020October 7, 2020 219 NS 5 Comments

I’m looking for the front “table” part of a Vanderdcook 219 and I thought someone on these boards might have that part or know where to look for it. The press I am receiving is missing the cast iron supports

Vandercook 219 Trip lever assembly

ahillesheim September 23, 2020September 24, 2020 219 NS, Cylinder Eccentric 2 Comments

Vandercook 219 New Style infrequently does not stay in trip mode on return to feed board, the operator must very slowly return the cylinder to the feedboard. Examining the ‘Cylinder Carriage’ spec sheet on the owner’s manual suggests that the

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

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