I saw a book called Linotype machine principles, and wanted to ask if the basic principles of the linotype would be close enough to the Intertype to make this...
There is a set of books for the Intertype, that are along the same vein. I forget the name right now, but there are 4 individual books on the different...
There is a book entitled, "Mechanism of the Linotype and Intertype" by Able & Straw. It is available from J. P. Leary for about $10 postage paid. It is a...
Hello all, Regarding the Abel & Straw books from Pat Leary: Sent him an email several months ago, and no response at all. Is he now saving all the new books...
Ray, I was just at Patrick Learys on this Friday past. He still has plenty of books to sell. I also tried reaching him a few times by email, with no...
There is a Intertype C3, serial #16887, no mats or magazines,located at 2236 NW 82nd Ave. Portland,Oregon It is a very clean machine and they are asking 200...
There are TWO Intertype Monarchs for sale in the Atlanta, GA area. Plus one for parts. Dave Seat Hot Metal Services Dave Seat Hot Metal Services U.S.A. ...
I was reading the other day that the Teletype Driven Intertype model was very useful in making it possible to set the same line of copy in different locations....
The story was typically sent by the news service, i.e. AP or UPI, to the newspapers, who in turn used the punched tape on their respective typesetters, with...
Hello all, Intertype Monarchs look like a linotype after OSHA put a box around it, then painted it gray. It's loud and noisy and really can pump out the type,...
So, it had a tape reader, but I understand it still cast slugs from brass mats like other Intertypes. What did they do to speed up the mechanics of casting?...
My Intertype G4 came equipped with a gas pot and mouthpiece burner. It does have an adjustable orifice for different types of gas. I have adjusted the pot...
Higher pressure propane gas will be hard to control unless the orfice can be restricted. Under "normal" operating conditions and gas pressure, yes, the flame...
We used top call the Elektrons and Monarchs - the "military machines": hurry up and wait. You could wind them up to run like lightening, but then you had the...
The Monarchs and the Elektrons had certain cams that were modified to smooth out movements of the elevators and transfers - thus facilitating the faster ...
Thanks for the info on the Monarch and burner problem. I have another one. Surprise!?!?!? I lowered the vise frame to the lowest position and pulled the mold...
First of all, make sure the mold disk turning pinion is set on its drive pin. In other words, make sure it is locked in position. The other thing to be sure of...
I have a couple of molds that have no markings which identify them. I'm getting ready to cast some slugs which will enable me to measure them and know what...
Intertype molds were heat treated to a high temperature then quenched in oil at the factory. Makes them very hard, so doubtful your number punches would work...
I have only seen Monarchs at one place that I worked at (News Ltd) in Sydney, they had a room with operators on keyboards punching out idiot tape (un...
I am in the process of checking out the slugs cast from my six smallest molds: 7, 8, 9, 10 & 12 pt. I am concerned about getting the slugs trimmed properly,...
Hello all, Thanks to address and advice from Dave Seat, have received my brand new copy of: "Mechanism of the Linotype and Intertype" by Abel & Straw. Bought...
I am having a slight problem and I hope that someone on this list might be able to help. I recently purchased a manual for an Elrod line caster and was going...
Aside from the Able and Straw, "Mechanism of the Linotype an Intertype", are there other, better references. I am asking as I am looking at purchasing the four...
Hello Metal Casters, I have been bothering some of you people with lots of questions offlist about a Model 14 Linotype that has been offered for free within...
Warren, I can't speak for everyone here, but I have operated machines with and without quadders. Quadders are great, and speed things up some, but I used to...
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