Dodson 10x15

T_om
on 13 May 10 (22:21)

Looking for information on Dodson presses. I am in the process of buying a Dodson 10x15 and can find very little info on the press.

Larger Photos here:

http://www.thomasomeara.com/files/Press1.jpg
http://www.thomasomeara.com/files/Press2.jpg

I posted on Letpress list and got a couple of responses but the folks offering info sort of went away after I tried contacting them.

Tom

Press 1.jpg

Press 2.jpg

AdLibPress
on 14 May 10 (06:17)

If the axle of the flywheel has a crank in it in the middle of the press (a section that is offset from the axis) the press could have been equipped with a treadle, but many “new style” C&Ps had a straight axle and could not use a treadle. The treadle would probably have been too wide to fit that notch.

You should be able to get a replacement gripper — or make one. Not a critical part.

Bob

T_om
on 16 May 10 (10:30)

Um, must not be a lot of Dodson owners out there.

I would sure like to hear from some owners of these presses. Anyone?

Tom

PS: Thanks for your info Bob.

james bourland
on 16 May 10 (10:49)

T_om, there is a thread to Dodson here at briarpress
5 may 09.good luck james

T_om
on 16 May 10 (12:48)

James, I found that thread… there are only FOUR hits on this entire site that turn up “Dodson”.

This must be an extremely rare press.

Even Google (gasp) is no help… believe it or not, my post immediately above yours turns up number THREE in a Google search. How’s that for a lack of info?

Tom