Kelsey 5x8 Models - The Differences

LetterpressDad
on 25 Oct 13 (19:26)

Has anyone prepared a chart or other comparison of the Kelsey 5x8 models. I know that the ink plate on the earlier models turn counterclockwise and turn clockwise on newer models, but I have no idea what other differences there are. In particular, I am interested to know how interchangeable parts are between the various models, particularly rollers, chases, roller hooks, and the ink plate

thanks

emthree
on 25 Oct 13 (19:54)

Hmmm, good question! Look forward to response from the group.

Dennis Couch
on 26 Oct 13 (06:44)

Check out this info! http://www.excelsiorpress.org/kelsey.html

LetterpressDad
on 27 Oct 13 (17:37)

Dennis

thanks for the link - it explains about how the rotation of the ink plate is counter-clockwise on the Model N and clockwise on the Models O and U, but not much other info about the
differences.

toddspresstime
on 29 Oct 13 (07:11)

Updated 29 Oct 13 (19:29)

not to many takers, maybe you should try to figure out how many models there are, lettered and unlettered in the common 5x8 we know . I believe there are 5. I know the rollers in the early ones were about 1/2 inch longer and 1/8 inch larger diameter. Hooks steel rod was 5/16 inch on old ones and 1/4 inch on later ones all held a 3/8 core.

LetterpressDad
on 29 Oct 13 (22:12)

Toddspresstime

thanks for the additional info - i am aware of Models N, O, U, and unlettered - but not a fifth

the size of rollers and hooks is also good info.

I hope others will add some interesting tidbits

Ink Spot
on 30 Oct 13 (12:57)

Updated 30 Oct 13 (13:05)

We have 6 different models of the Kelsey 5 X 8 in stock.
Side Arm (Victor), Excelsior (older - unmarked), N, O, P, U

Tom
www.tandtpressrestoration.com