Category: Troubleshooting the press
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What is missing from this Vandercook Sp15?

I’ve acquired this SP-15 and know it needs rollers but there are also parts that move the rollers across the bed that are missing. Can you identify what they are? I understand NA Graphics is a good place to find replacement parts but I need to know what they’re called.
Photos below.

Thanks for your help and time.

image: 2SP15.jpg

2SP15.jpg

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It looks like you have the roller lift arms, so all you’re missing are the rollers and the roller end bearings, all of which we have, and a manual is a must. Fritz

Please share the serial number for the census: https://vandercookpress.info/census/

Please share the serial number for the census: https://vandercookpress.info/census/

Please share the serial number for the census: https://vandercookpress.info/census/

Please share the serial number for the census: https://vandercookpress.info/census/

Please share the serial number for the census: https://vandercookpress.info/census/

Please share the serial number for the census: https://vandercookpress.info/census/

Please share the serial number for the census: https://vandercookpress.info/census/

  • Paul Moxon
  • on 28 Mar 24 (19:47)
  • Updated 28 Mar 24 (19:55)

Thank you. Looks like, a bearing block assembly (or 2?) and adjusting stem are in order as well as cores, rollers and nyliners then? I will get in touch with you through your site.

Paul, I will add both of our Vandercooks that are here at the Roycroft to the list. Hal Leader of Paradise Press in Buffalo mentioned you were the man to call if the Vandercook goes kaput.

The X-20540 form roller gear is also missing.
NA Graphics may have it.
Thanks for the census update, Necole.

Sorry for the comment repeats, everyone