I am a total newbie and bought a Kelsey 5x8 letterpress from eBay not realizing it was missing the chase bed. Does anyone have one they’d be willing to sell? I’d even... more
I would like to buy (or, have donated) two chases for a Babcock-Reliance newspaper press. I have two, but we have a project to print an eight page genealogical paper and need two... more
Hi everyone, I’m looking for a galley/proof press. A manual cylinder type or a small showcard, or anything. Tabletop or floor… not too picky and doesn’t have to... more
Looking for a Kluge or Windmill and instruction on how to operate, if possible. Preferably in Michigan, but willing to ship or travel if the price is right/press is right for my... more
Just got a Vandercook 4 rebuilt by Steve Robinson and I’m gathering supplies needed for a newbie press room, looking for some galley trays and composing sticks at the... more
I am a middle school educator looking for various items to start a small “People’s Free Press” in my Social Studies” classroom. I am in search of... more
I am looking to buy a steel tape indicators for my C-style Challenge (style #265, serial #15925). The tape is about 8 ft’ long.
Someone accidentally hit my tape and, snap... more
Hi, I have 3 Adana’s (8x5, 6x4, 5x3) and until a few days ago they were ornamental. I’ve finally taken a course and am excited to start using them! The only hitch... more
Looking for a Golding pearl for my wife. Willing to travel. Does not have to be perfect, willing to put some work into it if need be. Please let me know what you have
James
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Small bookbinding studio seeking:
• Metal type to use in a Kwikprint. 12-36 type size. Especially interested in Goudy, Bodoni and Caslon Italics, but will consider all.
•... more
Any make, model or age considered as long as it’s in reasonable working order. I have cases of wood type crying out for printing. Happy to arrange collection - even from... more
New member here. We have a Kelsey Excelsior Mercury model M 3x5 press. Its in good shape but in need of parts. The one that seems difficult to come across is the ink plate. Does... more
I’ve managed to acquire most of what I’ve needed for my shop by now, but I’m still interested in getting a good quality proofing/cylinder press. I might be... more
I am looking for a C&P 8X12 Old Style Treadle with hook to convert a motorized press back to its original condition. If you have one available or know of anybody that makes... more