Category: Troubleshooting the press
Later topic: Restoring C&P 10x15 New Style
Earlier topic: C&P 10x15 rollers not rolling

Looking for Kelsey Excelsior 3x5 Ink Table specs

I have recently acquired a 3x5 Excelsior and will be doing a full restoration on it. I will be making new rollers and an Ink Table for it, and I am looking for a couple of measurements from someone who has a 3x5.
What is the diameter of the Ink Table? What are the outer and inner diameters of the ratchet teeth on the underside of the table, and how many teeth are there?
Thank you for any help with this information.

Thank you,
-Tim

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looks like you got a good press to start with.
the ink disk the hardest part is the notches any size should catch and turn disk the hight is important to have a smooth roll off by rollers 7/8” diameter from rails to disk, this can be adjusted by adding washer under disk to. that is a late model press I know the 5x8 had rotation change direction over the years.

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Thank you very much, these will be very helpful.

Thank you very much, these will be very helpful.

Thank you very much, these will be very helpful.

Thank you very much, these will be very helpful.