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Later topic: seen in Indy craigslist - free C&P
Earlier topic: press only used for die-cutting, is it ruined?

ARAB Weight? Chandler and Price Weight?

  • john0
  • on 25 Jun 10 (08:30)

Does any know the rough weight of a Arab press.
I’m unsure of the exact model though but it does have the spoked main wheel.

I also have the chance to buy this press or a Chandler and Price old style press. The main wheel has broken on this one though. Even so does anyone know the weight of these as well.

Thanks John

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You will find a wealth of information here: http://britishletterpress.co.uk/presses/platen-presses/the-arab/

I owned an Arab myself, but never weighed it! If you manage to take it apart, you’ll be able to transport it easily.

Good luck.

An Old Style C&P could be anywhere between 1000 and 3000 lbs depending on the size of the press. Any further details about the one you have a chance to acquire? I’m not sure, but I imagine an Arab would be comparable in weight.

Brad.

  • john0
  • on 25 Jun 10 (10:49)

No I don’t know any more detail because the person who is selling the presses found them in a shed and doesn’t know much about them.

Hi,
Depends on the size of the Arab. According to my (original) manual(s). The Crown Folio (15 x 10) should weigh 13cwt and 1 Quire, translating as 1456lbs or 663kgs approx.
The smaller sized press is Foolscap Folio at (13 x 9) and weighs 12cwt 1344lbs or 612kgs. These are fully built size with their ink ducts and later solid flywheels, clutch and braking system. If yours is earlier with a curved spoked flywheel then it will weigh a bit less. The number is usually stamped on the conrod next to the operators right hand. I can date the press reasonably accurately with this number.
Anything else - let me know and good luck,
Jeremy.

  • john0
  • on 25 Jun 10 (21:08)

Thanks allot

That should help me get quote on freight. Which should be a bit cheaper now. I was allowing around 800kgs.