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Black #4

Norman October 28, 2020October 29, 2020 No. 4 / 215 2 Comments

Came across a nice #4 but it is black Do you know if Vandercook made black ones? Norman Hicks +1 415-725-1670

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Vandercook 2 Hand Proof Press lockup bar

JessicaMerchant October 18, 2020October 18, 2020 Lockup Bar, No. 2 2 Comments

Hello all, I have a Vandercook 2 in need of some sort of lockup or dead bar.  I don’t know if this type of press came with one originally.  Even if it didn’t, I’d appreciate guidance on how to specify

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Mystery assembly adjustment on Vandercook 320

kpmartin October 13, 2020 320/325, Inking System 2 Comments

I’m fixing up a filthy Vandercook 320 press, and I’ve just been cleaning up the carrier mechanism for the form rollers. I stripped everything off the carriage including the LN-19 Ink Frame Brackets (one on each side). The parts have

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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

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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

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Vandercook 325 A removing Auto Paper Feed

printpix September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 320/325 12 Comments

May I get your thoughts on removing the auto paper feed feature on my newly acquired Vandercook 325 A. It is fully operational, with no missing parts. I will be printing multi-color woodcut posters on it. It seems to me

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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. 

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SP15 issue – uneven inking along length of bed

deadraw September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 Challenge, Ink Issues, Inking System, M series, SP series 2 Comments

Not sure why I always run into issues when on deadlines…  Having an issue where I get an impression but there just isn’t any ink on the form and would love to hear any thoughts on what the problem/solution might

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Crescent. FAG Standard 550

Tilbury August 19, 2020August 20, 2020 F.A.G., Oscillator/Worm Gear 1 Comment

Hi, Apologies as I believe I have asked this question before …but am unable to find the answer it here….  There is a Vandercook crescent that fits my FAG Standard 550 model. Before I ask Fritz – does anyone know

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Installing a Poco Draw Sheet

Paul Moxon, Moderator August 18, 2020 Drawsheet & Packing, Poco No Comments

This post explains how a draw sheet (the top sheet that keeps the packing in place) is properly installed. For the Model 0, a dimension of 12 × 26″ will cover the face of the impression cylinder (18″ long) and

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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

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Vandercook Census Poised to Reach a New Milestone

Paul Moxon, Moderator August 2, 2020 Census No Comments

The Vandercook press census is about to total 2,400 presses. First compiled in 2006. It was thought that it might top out at 1,200. Three years later during the Vandercook Centenary, it was just short of 2,000. Although the pace

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Just finished my submission for @theprintingmuseu Just finished my submission for @theprintingmuseum “Hope is Action” print exchange. 8 line Post Old Style and 15 line Gothic. Flurry, soft white 118# cover. 14 x 11”. 60 copies
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Made two stops near Dallas yesterday: Studio 204 ( Made two stops near Dallas yesterday: Studio 204 (Kim Nieman and Virgil Scott). Their Vandercook 219 AB Power needed Nyliners for the form rollers and some tweaking of the grippers. Tony Guadagnolo at Anthony Creative needed help installing a new forward/reverse control for his Universal I Power and some electrical troubleshooting. This was a perplexing one. To locate the main issue I had to consult with @the__arm, thank, Dan! Tony has more to do on his own
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Day two of two at BlackHare Studios, Robinson TX. Day two of two at BlackHare Studios, Robinson TX. A well-appointed and fully equipped private letterpress shop.
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Haiku for September 18. It came to me in the wee h Haiku for September 18. It came to me in the wee hours. The power cut out later when I was about to proof. 36 pt. Lutetia. I dunno, needs something: ornament? 
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© Derek Sheffield. Photopolymer plates. Type: Lil © Derek Sheffield. Photopolymer plates. Type: Lilith Heavy and Joanna. Paper: Strathmore Pastelle Felt Cover, Natural White 80 lb. cover. 10 × 13, 75 copes. Signed.
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In today’s mail all the way from The Netherlands In today’s mail all the way from The Netherlands: Manual for the use of the Korrex Hanover proofpress,” Compiled by @thomasgravemaker, Letterpress Amsterdam, 2020
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