Category: Letterpress for beginners
Later topic: Overwhelmed on where to start
Earlier topic: Can I keep a C&P in my garage (in Kansas)?

Clean and lube an old style 10x15 C&P?

  • natehofer
  • on 30 Oct 16 (21:03)
  • Updated 30 Oct 16 (21:03)

I just got this beautiful old beast. Has not been in service since 1960 and I wanna use it.

Now what?

Oiling? Cleaning? Other things to look for?

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If you send me your email address I will attach a 4 page pdf oil chart.

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  • ericm
  • on 2 Nov 16 (07:35)

start with “Automatic Transmission fluid” . put it in any hole you can find. do it for a few days, and note which holes do not “take” oil. those are either not oil holes, or if they are, then there is a problem that needs to be addressed. don’t overlook “gatelock”