Does anyone know if a Vandercook 3 Proof Press is galley high or type high? Serial # 7617.
Also, what is the exact size of the steel sheet that comes in the bed? I want it to be able to fit in the bed (inside the lock up bar). I have tried printing without this steel sheet (as the sheet the press came with was warped), and am having major problems getting the print type high. So either A LOT of packing needs to go in the tympan, or I have a galley high press.
Thanks for your help.
Aimee
Hi Alan-
I purchased the No.3 from Aimee in mid-2011, and she had found an oscillator by that time. I’m not sure where she found it, but I will email her and ask.
She also had a bed plate made, and the press has been working well for the past couple of years.
Will
Ainmee –
I, too am in search of an oscilating roller assembly for a Model 4 that I am restoring. Did you have any luck in finding one for yours?
Got any leads you might be willing to share with me?
Thanks
Alan
ExcelsiorPress.org
With a simple ruler, the .918″ bearer would measure about 23 mm or just under 15/16″, the .968″ bearer slightly over 24 mm or just over 31/32″.
All No. 3s have galley height beds.
The method to determine whether a bed is standard or galley is the same as I told Bert in the previous post: Place a type high sort or mounted illustration cut in the bed next to bed bearer. If cut is level with bearer, then it’s .918″ bed. If cut is lower then it’s a .968″ bed.
A bed plate is .050″ thick. When having one made be sure to specify cold-rolled steel (not galvanized) for a uniform surface.