Fabricate a Chase for C&P 8x12 Old Style
Hi, Does anyone know where I can get a chase fabricated for my C&P 8x12 Old Style? The chase that I currently have is made out of a really soft metal and has cracked.
Thanks,
LOL Letterpress
www.lolletterpress.com
You should try making one out of plywood, they work great. Good Luck Dick G.
You can contact several sources for chases; www.donblack.ca , eBay has a guy selling all sizes [look under letterpress chases], www.excelsiorpress.org has a new product called a “chase base” for use with Polymer Plates, eliminates the need for a traditional chase. You can also locate a local metal shop and show them what you have and get one either cast or machined. Good Luck!
I once had a chase made from sheet steel - the machine shop needed a scale drawing, with all the angles correct, etc., but if you have the old chase which fits, tell them to “make me another”. Casting is a more tedious process, and fewer places can cast in iron these days.
I think the going price for 8x12 chases is about $30., if you can find them.
Great! Thanks everyone.
What are the dimensions? I may have several at the shop.
The outside dimension is 10 1/8” x 13 3/4”. The inside dimension is 8 1/8” x 12 1/8”.
Thanks
’ Morning LOL -
I have several chases and other miscellaneous goods needful of printing shops. Chases are $ 20.00 per, I also have lots of roller cores and trucks for an 8x12.
Best,
Allen
a Mano Press