For an ongoing project, I’m looking to acquire a large number of type case handles with any maker’s names that are no longer of use to you. I’ve attached a photo... more
I have a Vandercook No. 3 Proof Press — all manual (no electric parts) in my backyard in need of restoration/a loving home. It definitely needs some letterpress love but can... more
hello! we just purchased a champion paper cutter and need someone to help us service it. is there anyone in the washington or idaho area that does this?
thank you!
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Modern (metal) 24-case Hamilton type cabinet filled with type in good-to-great condition (assorted fonts, mostly 8-16-ish point). Also have many printing extras, including a... more
Hello! I’ve been on a wild goose chase for a steel oscillating roller for my 14x22 Colt’s Armory Press, and have finally met with a skilled machinist who is willing to... more
Hello! I’m assembling “tiny museums,” effectively teaching collections of type and printing artifacts. I don’t want to break up productive and still... more
I’m searching for a chase and accommodating boxcar base for the craftsman superior platen press, I’m not sure if any comparable brand (pilot ?) 6.5x10 chase will fit... more
I am teaching a class on case binding and need printed books in signature form to bind. Anyone out there have any sources /ideas/ items for sale?
Thanks in advance... more
Type tray measures approx. 12” X 36”, it’s heavy, but not as heavy as the impression roller which weighs 100 lbs. Freight cost will be a consideration here.... more
Over 80 years old, used for wedding invitations up to the time put in storage 39 years ago. Printed sheet was dusted with powder by hand and placed on moving chain link belt.... more
Gorgeously detailed wire saddle stitcher. 27 1/2” table that can adjust for flat or saddle stitching.
Needs a new electrical cord; the current one is badly frayed.
Ready for... more
I have a beautiful, antique, 10x15” Chandler & Price style platen letterpress for sale. “Old style”, curved-spoke flywheel. Powered by motor. Press is... more
There are several letterpress items of interest in the Craigslist Seattle/Kitsap County listings should you be interested. They’ve been there for a while, but seem to be... more
Press repair, maintenance, adjustment, lessons on operating platen, or sheet-fed letterpresses. Experience with large and small presses. Advice freely given with the proviso... more
I am looking for a Potdevin gluer with a functioning hot glue capability preferably in the 15”, 18” or 21” sizes, but larger could work if the price is right.... more
Over 50 cutting dies all type high. Too numerous to describe here but range from one up to 8 up, squares and rectangles, some with round corners, circles, ovals, folders, tulip... more
Hamilton leading rack for sale, a handful of dividers included, as pictured. (If you need more dividers, it’d be easy to make more from some spare leading.) Measures... more
Artist in the pacific northwest, looking for a showcard proofing press for a classroom, would prefer the larger model, but I guess I”m not really sure what these tend to go... more
Chatwin Books is proud to announce the forthcoming publication of the 5th edition of Gerald Lange’s “Printing Digital Type on the Hand-Operated Flatbed Cylinder... more
Daredevil Furniture has grown, really HUGE. This set is ideal for working in a flatbed press to compose metal and wood type in circles, curves and... more
Large manual (not electric) lever-driven, guillotine-style paper trimmer with 34” blades. I have 5 extra blades.
Surface rust but the parts still move. Could use some... more
