Kweseloh, There are so many variables, but here are some thoughts... NEGOTIATE: Always offer cash or the equivalent and offer to move the stuff quickly if that...
Prices for most C&Ps rarely go over $1,000. Except I've seen some table top models go for much more, ironically. Some people will try to use the word "antique"...
Steve's response was excellent. The only thing I might add is that you can pretty readily tell the OS from the NS by the style of flywheel spokes, assuming...
I don't think anybody has mentioned rollers. If you have to replace the ink rollers (3), it is going to cost you about $150-300 depending on where you get...
Don't forget moving expense unless you are doing it yourself, that can be more than the press. We have eight and the most I've paid is $500, some were free. ...
Kweseloh, All the points already made on this subject are fantastic. Here's my two cents. I have a 10 x 15 Old Style C&P that I got for "free". I put that in...
I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for the feedback given. It's really been interesting, and we'll be trying out the suggested adjustments in the...
To Steve, Scott and Gary Thank you all for giving me such wonderful advice. I didn't expect to get much, and you all blew me away. It is so nice to see your...
I know this is off topic but I want to see things go somwhere they'll get treated and used well. The shop I work for is selling off all it's equipment. As part...
Hello everyone. I am a letterpress enthusiast, but alas have had to concentrate on my main business just to survive! My husband and I do illustration and...
Gerald, What exactly is shown in that photo? Did part of the plate crack and peel away from the backing during printing, or did the damage happen during or...
David There are a couple of other pics of it in the photo section. I was told that the plate (new) cracked when it was put on the base. The larger more solid...
This is going to be hard to explain - I am getting a shadow print on my printed pieces. I may have to post a picture to help clarify, but instead of a smooth...
Sounds to be that the ink is pulling the card or paper stock back to the printing plate. You need a way to hold the stock flat on the impression plate. Do...
I have also found this to be an issue occasionally, especially with lighter color inks. Try double-inking the plate between impressions. It will slow you down...
Sounds like what your getting is called ghosting. It's the result of the rollers not being able to carry enough ink to cover all of the area being printed. As...
Hey Jill, it sounds like ghosting to me also. There are many things that can cause this and I'm afraid its a nasty nemesis to letterpress. I am sure many of...
yes, ghosting! exactly. i know that i can fix it by double inking the plate, but i admit that my patience runs low when i am throwing the press on and off so...
I don't know if there's any way to accomplish this but the only real solution is either rollers with a bigger circumference or more rollers to carry more ink...
Can you send a link so we can see your specific designs on istockphoto? Scott Invitesite.com ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Hi Jill, You might also take the rollers off your press and check to be sure the trucks are good and tight on the roller shafts. If the trucks are loose and...
We Here is the link: http://www.istockphoto.com/user_view.php?id=1597639 We don't have any letterpress designs yet - but are open to doing that if there is...
Dear List, It has come to my attention that images of my photopolymer plates have made it to the list and are the topic discussion. I wanted to share my...
hi Jill, i had a similar problem on a piece i was printing over Christmas, I have recently discovered that on my OS C&P the bolts on the piece that holds the...
We compete Gerald. Simple as that. You sell a competitive product. The customer who sent you this photo (and, unbeknownst to her, had her photo shared with...
One clue to this problem is that Jill is using only 2 rollers, and generally speaking, all three should be used. It is false economy to not use a press as...
I agree with Fritz. Even though a Windmill has only 2 rollers it does have a far better inking system for the rollers, so a C&P probably needs all the rollers...
fritz, we got the rollers from you, so i think i must have given the wrong name for the rollers! argh. oh well:). i have tried it with 3 rollers too and...
