Here's the answer: Remove the plate from the orbiting mechanism. Use one of the new "multi-tools" that has an oscillating blade with a fine metal cutting blade...
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Sandra Youngblood
s-youngblood...
Aug 25, 2011 3:58 pm
Goo Gone is amazing. Sent from my iPad...
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Gerald Lange
bielerpr
Aug 25, 2011 3:29 am
Aaron Once you get it right you will likely need to seal the edging with Green Die. Stuff is great: ...
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Gerald Lange
bielerpr
Aug 25, 2011 3:17 am
Aaron You might try lighter fluid, that seems to work fairly well on most adhesives. Gerald http://BielerPress.blogspot.com...
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wendtjaaron
Aug 24, 2011 6:42 pm
Any idea on how to EASILY remove 3M's VHB tape? Anderson & Vreeland recommended it with their green PVC material for the orbital unit. It came with no...
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Allison Cornu
allison.cornu
Aug 24, 2011 5:27 am
I'm more than very happy, and excited for the Book Arts Program! Sent from my iPhone...
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Oak Knoll
oakknollbooks
Aug 23, 2011 8:55 pm
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY DIRECTLY TO THIS MESSAGE. RESPOND TO orders@... Check out this catalogue of books that Oak Knoll Press is now distributing for the...
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M. Derek Rigby
applesforjonah
Aug 23, 2011 7:34 pm
Thanks for posting this information. As a printmaking student in Utah, this is very valuable information. -M. Derek Rigby phone: 801.648.7000 ...
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Laura Decker
brainjuice3000
Aug 23, 2011 4:28 pm
The Book Arts Program at the J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah now offers a certificate in Book Arts. It is the first of its kind in the...
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matthew lamoureux
lamsland
Aug 20, 2011 11:39 am
Well you know how it goes with products imported from Chna. . . . ;)...
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Gerald Lange
bielerpr
Aug 20, 2011 7:47 am
There seem to be a number of these off brand "green" solvents slipping past the censors. No ingredients listing, no MSDS supplied. Available in stores and on...
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sylvia chevrier
sylviachevri...
Aug 18, 2011 8:14 pm
I forgot to add that I do not dilute the Genie Safe & Easy, I use it straight up....
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Peter Fraterdeus
pfraterdeus
Aug 18, 2011 6:28 pm
I wouldn't recommend mixing California Wash (or other solvents) with water for use on letterpress. The reason it's water miscible is because offset litho...
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sylvia chevrier
sylviachevri...
Aug 18, 2011 5:47 pm
Dan, I checked on the bottle I have and there is no ingredient list. There is an 800 number to call for "technical assistance". Early next week when I have...
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Incline Press
books.inclinepress@...
Aug 17, 2011 4:13 pm
Footpads will stop your vibration noise, and it sounds like those who want a quieter life have a responsibility to insulate their own walls. Graham Moss ...
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jason wagner
jason.wagner
Aug 17, 2011 3:21 pm
I apologize for the off-topic nature of the post, but I recently moved to a new studio in a building zoned for light industrial use, however my C&P and...
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Dan Selzer
danselzer
Aug 16, 2011 11:01 pm
I contacted Christine's Graphic Supplies to ask about Genie's Safe N Easy and obtain it's MSDS. Don't know what I was expecting since it claims to have no...
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Gerald Lange
bielerpr
Aug 16, 2011 4:58 am
I have a couple cans of S.E.X. as well. I never used it as a typewash. Very low grade. A bit foul smelling and a slow dryer. But it served well as as a cheap...
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Halton
haltonprinting
Aug 16, 2011 4:18 am
Hi Eric, I googled SEX typewash and Hurst site still offers it . . . Costs 69.33/gal which includes 22.50 Â hazmat fee. I have 2 unopened gallons of the stuff...
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Peter Fraterdeus
pfraterdeus
Aug 15, 2011 3:34 am
Maybe worth recalling here that Frederick Goudy lost his shop and studio TWICE to fire. Kinda makes you wonder if he was just flicking matches around just for...
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Gerald Lange
bielerpr
Aug 15, 2011 3:08 am
Stan Not to belabor the point but Coleman's Lantern Fuel is to be found in an awful lot of US garages and basements. Many campers use it. And they rarely burn...
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okintertype
Aug 15, 2011 2:28 am
The MSDS lists the flash point for Coleman's Lantern fuel as less than 0 F. That's a lot different than the 100 F you usually see for mineral spirits. People...
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Eric
parallel_imp
Aug 14, 2011 4:43 am
... Quite right. Caution doesn't need to be fear. The half-teaspoon of white gas used to clean a plate is hardly enough vapor to worry about combustion. The...
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Gerald Lange
bielerpr
Aug 14, 2011 4:19 am
Stan and Tony Thanks for the cautionary advice. It is quite clear that Coleman's Lantern Fuel is combustible, it is obviously supposed to be. So caution is...
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okintertype
Aug 14, 2011 3:22 am
Yes, that is good advice. If you are going to use "white gas" I would request an MSDS and check the flash point. If it is anything like normal gasoline I...
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Anthony Archer
tonyaaa2005
Aug 13, 2011 3:15 pm
Gerald- Be really careful with white gas, the vapors are heavier than air and will ignite if exposed to a flame such as the pilot light on a water heater. If...
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i_goonies
Aug 13, 2011 11:00 am
Have anyone ever mentioned the solvents, 100% biodegradable and with very nice odor made by Franmar? I used them for a period in my screenprinting studio but...
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Eric
parallel_imp
Aug 13, 2011 5:21 am
... Right on two counts. From what I understand, you can't float in petroleum solvents, you'd sink to the bottom (because they are less dense than water). ...
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Gerald Lange
bielerpr
Aug 13, 2011 1:50 am
Hello Stan Thank you for this information. I've not used Naphtha but when plate washes began to disappear from the market I began searching about. I still have...
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okintertype
Aug 13, 2011 12:40 am
As a chemist and an employee of the petroleum industry for 30+ years, I can tell you that all of these terms are pretty broad. Their specs will vary somewhat...
