Issue with #4 while printing
When I am printing, every few sheets, the rollers chatter the whole way down the press bed. When this happens, the print is ruined with a strip of over-inky-ness and the next few prints are ruined as it cleans back
New Belt for Vandercook 215 Proof Press
Hi All, The belt of my 215 proof press finally bit the dust. NA Graph doesn’t have any. Does anyone have any luck with another vendor or manufacturer for these? Photo attached. thank you, Britt
Vandercook No 4 Steady Roller
During an oiling and maintenance session on our Vandercook No. 4, I noticed what I believe to be with a problem with the Steady Roller (part MR-175 on sheet no. 106 of the manual). After rolling the cylinder to the
Vandercook 4-T for Sale in Brooklyn, NY
I’ve closed up my letterpress studio after 10 years in business and have a wonderful, ready-to-print Vandercook 4-T to part with. I’ll consider any and all reasonable offers. Please be in touch with any questions: maggie@campbellrawpress.com Details as follows: ——–
No. 4: Form Roller Gear Separation Chatter
I want to apologize in advance as I do not know all of the technical names for each part and piece of the machine but I do feel like my thinking is on the right track. Please let me know
SOLD! Vandercook #4: $13,000.00 SOLD! Press On.
For sale is our beloved Vandercook #4. It is hard to say goodbye to this great press, but life changes means it is time to find a new home. I have given this press a lot of love, and cared
#4 Light Bulb?
Does anyone happen to know the specification for the Vandercook #4 power ON light bulb? I’ll use the trial/error method, but I thought I’d ask here. Thanks! Matt
No. 4 Print/Trip Assembly
I just started working with a friend’s No. 4 press. It prints great and seems like a really solid machine. The machinery used to lower the impression cylinder from trip to print during the print stroke then back up to
Vandercook 4 bed height issue
We are still working on getting our 4 up and running. On first attempt at adjusting the rollers, we were able to get the adjustment screws to lower the rollers to type high on the operator side of the carriage,
Vandercook 4 Gripper Pedal problems
I have just acquired a Vandercook 4 and am working on getting it in printing shape. As it sits, the pedal-operated grippers aren’t working properly. The pedal, in its resting state, is pretty low to the ground, making it impossible
Vandercook 4T Roller Issue
I have a Vandercook 4T press here in Prague. Now after 5 years of not being used (here in Prague – it could have been unused for longer than that), I have decided that I should give it a go.
#4 Drive Belt Replacement
I’ve replaced the MM144 drive belt on my #4 and adjusted the motor mount to accommodate it. My question is: What is the proper belt tension? How do I how measure and adjust it accordingly? Thanks! Matt
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