Mar 24, 2021 · We are third generation printers and letterpress geeks! We are third generation printers and Letterpress lovers. Cast Iron Crank with. We do not claim to be experts in any field. Pictures are of actual item(s) for sale unless otherwise stated.

Dec 16, 2023 · This is a high quality professional hand crank printing press. It is all steel construction, the rollers have a very precise hand crank adjustment system. It comes with a metal plate, as well as a plate lined with felt on one side, and vinyl on the other.

Letterpress Services is a company that specialises in the refurbishment and supply of Heidelberg letterpress cylinders and platens. We also have a team of engineers to provide a nationwide and international service for repairs and maintenance.

May 11, 2011 · Crank the press. After doing this twice, my best technique suggestion to get a deep impression is to press the paper medium-hard over and over rather than trying for one as-hard-as-possible crush – my final invitations were pressed lightly 10 times each.

Feb 1, 2025 · Fortunately the drive shaft broke about halfway between the flywheel and the body of the press, so I feel like I should be able to fix it. I plan to bore out 4” on both sides of the break, pin it, weld/braze it, and then add a collar around the break to further strengthen it. I’d love to hear any other suggestions. Thanks!

Crank down hard on the press screw. Really, crank until can't crank no more. Once you've done that, loosen the press screw, remove the platen, and pick up the corkboard.

Revival Letterpress is a letterpress print shop and design studio in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Machinery includes two hand-fed Chandler & Price platen presses, a hand-fed / hand-cranked Challenge cylinder press, and two fully manual Chandler & Price paper guillotines.

Yes you can replace the crank shaft with a straight shaft. The process is relatively simple, any competent machinist can do the job for you. I have fabricated them in my machine shop and they work just fine.

I have thousands listed. The spacing must be exactly like the example. Ruler is for reference only and may be slightly distorted in pics. May be dusty, rough, or need cleaning. May be loose. May be clear coated.

Kluge Letterpress Jogger Table Lowering Crank Part #T3018A. We have two Kluge letterpresses we are dismantling, if you. A handy aluminum crank for a mancave or steampunk project.