An operating Potter proof press

Ragpicker Press
on 18 Jun 12 (12:07)

Does anyone have an operable Potter proof press?

May I get a look at it in operation?
I’m currently trying to repair one and buy another
Yet I’ve never seen one on working order.

Currently traveling between KC & Houston
Glad to take a detour.

Thanks.

Calvert Guthrie
Kansas City Center for the Ink & Paper Arts
KCMO
816 803 1515

John Falstrom
on 19 Jun 12 (05:27)

Hi Calvert,

I am currently restoring a Potter No. 3 back into full operation. Its about 90% done at the moment. I am waiting on the feedboard, and some newly cast bronze parts to come back from being nickel plated. I am not in your travel route, but, I now understand the workings and should be able to answer any questions you may have. Here is the link to some pictures on my website. http://www.perennialdesigns.net/?page_id=2009

Ragpicker Press
on 20 Jun 12 (10:19)

Updated 20 Jun 12 (10:20)

Thanks, John,
Terrific documentation.

I will have more questions for you
so thanks for the offer.

Seeing a Potter in actual operation
will do the most good
so I am still watching for one
in working order.

Calvert
KCMO

The Arm NYC
on 20 Jun 12 (10:23)

John,
You do incredible work. That Potter is going to be one heck of a press.

Who made the wooden feed boards? I’d like to have a new one made up for a press I have- not a Potter, but a Vandercook Universal III with some awful peeling veneer.

Best,
Daniel Morris
The Arm Letterpress
Brooklyn, NY

HavenPress
on 21 Jun 12 (23:23)

Seconded- this is beautiful and I absolutely am astounded by the amount of effort you are putting into this very worthwhile endeavor. Tip of the hat to you.

dickg
on 22 Jun 12 (04:40)

why spend so much time on the inking system, i’ve never seen anyink on any of your presses. nice wood type.

thardjono
on 22 Jun 12 (08:57)

I agree with Dan — this is an awesome looking Potter Press. Never seen one looking this great. John Falstrom outdid himself again :-)

[thomas]