Plates/Dies

Magnesium or Copper? And which size do you use?

I have some 16 gauge (mounted on wood) I had a few issues of ink getting on the portion that should not print so I had some of that actually print. I think that if I had all my trucks adjusted properly that would not happen? (One of my trucks is stuck and I have yet to figure out how to get it loosened… any ideas?)

Should I be ordering 1/4” (or something in between), or will the 16 gauge work just as well? I want a good impression but punching thru the paper.

I have yet to test my new plates with a paper like Lettra, most of what I have is fairly hard stock.

what are the benefits and disadvantages of using the plates that are 1/4” or 11pt vs the 16 gauge?

And on bases, does anyone have any pictures? I have looked on ebay and not seen any of the honeycomb bases that people talk about using with unmounted mag or copper, any one have a source for one?

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