broken throw-off lever

hi all. my throw-off lever just cracked in half. any pointers on how to get it fixed or find a new one? any help would be very much appreciated.

melissa

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You may want to try Dave Churchman. Or ask around on the letpress list. I found one that way not too long ago when the lever snapped on a C&P 8x12 I was working on. I was happy to replace it rather than risk having a repair fail.

I suspect it snapped at the pivot bolt hole, right?

Daniel Morris
The Arm Letterpress
Brooklyn, NY

hi daniel - the lever cracked right above the pivot bolt hole - or at least what i think is the pivot bolt hole. i had it welded back together at a local welding shop… he braised it, said it would be as strong as before. seems to be working fine!

thanks for your help.
melissa

This eBay seller has what appear to be two C&P throw off levers in good condition in two different listings. I’d suggest you check the size against your press and get yourself an unbroken spare if ones proves to be a match.

http://cgi.ebay.com/1885-Cast-Iron-Printing-Press-Lever-35-5_W0QQitemZ25...

Daniel Morris
The Arm Letterpress
Brooklyn, NY