Is it worth getting new rollers for a Kelsey?
Hello out there!
After some mediocre printing, I am considering getting new rollers for my Kelsey 6x10. Any thoughts out there, is this worth $200+ for a press that is supposed to be a hobby press?
The rollers I currently have are definitely showing some surface cracking, it’s just hard to tell how bad they really are since they are the only ones I have ever used.
Is there any way to tell if your rollers need to be replaced or if you are just a crappy press operator?
Thanks for your candid responses!
Check out Ramco Roller Products of San Dimas, California.
Kelsey 6x10 $130.00 for the pair.
when your rollers need replacing your printing will be medicore. New rollers make a world of difference, they crack shrink and get low spots making for lots of problems. you will be a happy printer with new rollers. Dick G.
you people are helpful and quick! thanks so much!
I was given a Kelsey 6x10, with no rollers, and had to decide if ($180 in my case) new rollers were worth it for this press. In a word, they were. The press itself works great, even though there was a learning curve for me for letterpress in general.
I clean my rollers with Kerosene, and then spray and wipe with a roller rejuvenator (comes in a can) I ordered with the rollers from NA Graphics. After quite a few sessions, the rollers are as soft and pliable as when they were new.
My advice is to go for it.
go for it !
just got mine from na graphics…
fritz and barney got me fixed up with one phone call…
good luck
and happy printing