So, Yes, this is our own
unabashedly commercial "shameless commerce" part of the
website.
WE HAVE FINALLY REALIZED
that developing and maintainining a collection of
old printing presses - and paying the rent month after
month for the past 25 years (so far) takes both a lot of
time and a fair
amount of money. And, since we've got more stuff than we
really need,
and since the simple fact that you are here viewing this
page suggests that you might want or need some of these treasures we've
collected over the past 45 years or so, we have
some really neat stuff (and maybe some junk) for sale.
We hate to part with any of it, actually, but
really, how many midget-sized Hamilton Furniture Racks does one print
shop need? We've got some spares. And we need to pay the
rent. They're for sale.
And, we've got furniture - loads of it. "A lifetime
supply", is how I describe it. But how many chases do I
want to lock up at one time? And how often will I leave
furniture in galley forms? A few fonts of furniture is all
that we need. So we
can sell some to you. As much as you need.
We've got type.
We love type. We can't walk past a font of type without
yearning to add it to our composing room. And surfing eBay
drives us crazy! Plus people keep bringing us more stuff
for the museum, so we're always adding more fonts to our
collection. Often we get duplicates - or even faces we
just don't use in our style of work. They're for sale,
too.
Then there's 138 MORE fonts which we 'rescued'
when Hobson Printing finally cleared out their composing
room this past winter. I couldn't buy the type - but I
insisted that the owner not dump it into that large barrel
full of lead going to the scrap dealer. These fonts had to be saved. I
made him let me take them and promised that I would sell
it for him for twice what the scrap dealer would have
paid. (Still not sure what that price really was. when I
find out, I'll post it here.)
AND, now that
Barry's brought down his Linotype, Interype, Ludlow &
Colt, we have his
spare quoins, furniture, etc. to add to the collection,
and he's kindly agreed that we should sell it to cover
expenses - and our newest expense is the $1200 it cost to
move the line casters to The Excelsior Press.
And quoins! Boy,
have we got quoins!
enough chatter. Here's
the list: but remember - Most of this is used,
and is available "Only while supplies last"
What
do I need in my starter kit?
The basic question whose answer
will help us decide just what you need is "Do you
plan to set type and print using traditional
methods, or do you plan to print only from
photopolymer plates - or a combination of both?"
In either case, you will need ink, tympan paper and
gauge pins.
For the 5x8 or larger press, you may also find Megill Extension Feed Guides
to be very helpful.
If you plan to print from photopolymer plates only,
an Excelsior Chase-Base
or a wooden Excelsior Plate
Base would be an asset. It could be used
instead of the well-known "BoxCar Base" sold by
Boxcar press, and offers certain advantages over it.
Either base can be used with anyone's photo polymer
plates. We recommend, btw - deep-etch engravings or
photo-polymer plates for best results on a small
platen press.
If, on the other hand, you wish to pursue the
traditional path of setting type and locking up
forms of hand-set type with or without wood-mounted
metal photo-engravings, you would probably want to
add items listed under #starter_kit-typesetting
In addition, you would need some reglet and furniture
For the Kelsey Excelsior presses, you may not need
to purchase quoins and a key, but could use the
Chase Lock-up Bars - if your chase is drilled for
set-screws on two sides. This was a common feature
on most Kelsey presses, and may suffice for your
needs as well. (If
your chase has the holes, but no set screws, we
have them in stock for your here)
Once we figure out exactly what you will need, we
will put together a packing list and post it online
for you to review. Once the order is approved, we
will pack it up, generate an invoice which would
include a PayPal "Pay Now" button, print a shipping
label and get it all ready to ship to you.
It may help to discuss your needs and interest
directly, so please do feel free to contact us with
any specific questions you may have through the contact form or by phone at
908 627-2730.
And please do also send us your mailing address. We
ship using the USPS Flat-Rate boxes, so the rates
are pretty standard, and your package would be
delivered by your local mail carrier.
Please take some time to review the contents of this
page and write with any questions you may have about
your new press and the supplies you will need to get
the most out of it.
We do realize that there is a lot to consider on
this page, and it can be overwhelming. We are here
to help, so do not hesitate to write with any
questions you may have. We will respond just as
quickly as we can.
Letterpress Tools &
Supplies Price
List
(prices
subject to change and only while supplies last)
SMALL PRESS ACCESSORIES STARTER KITS -
kit or ala carte
(this section undergoing revision 12/02/09 - and
10/12/17)
What do I need?
Many folks find or buy a press by itself
without the "ancillary items" they will need to actually
use their new press. To fill this need, we have put
together a number of 'starter kits' that will give you
everything you need to begin printing. But your needs may
vary, so we have broken this down into some categories,
with ala carte an option as well.
For the common Kelsey presses, for example,
we have put together a kit which includes:
Basic
Printing kit (these are things
you *must* have to print.) It should include: |
|
Description
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Price Range
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- Tympan
set - for your press - enough for
your first 25 job - 5 thicknesses packing - NOT
just top sheets
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$15.00-50.00
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- gauge
pins - Choose your preference (see Megill
Page for full info)
- box of 6 new or new/old stock Megill Spring
Tongue Gauge Pins OR
- box of 3 Megill "Double-Grip" gauge pins OR
- box of 3 Megill Quad Guides OR
- 6 pack Megill Flexible Gauge Pins (for
photo-polymer plates) OR
- 12 pack of Excelsior foam cushion paper
guides (alternative for pp plate or for
*really small* presses (3x5 or smaller)
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$10.00-32.00
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- INK
- Basic
Ink Kit - 4 tubs of 4 colors - Van Son
Rubber Based inks - mix custom colors or use
the basic shades
|
$8.50-38.50
|
|
$10.50-120.00
$40.00-60.00
|
- an ink knife - a simple flexible blade putty
knife will do
- Red Shop Towels - (5)
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$1.00-$10.00
.25-.50 ea.
|
Letterpress
Typesetter's Starter Kit - for
Traditional Printing - and hand-set type
It should include Basic Printing Kit PLUS: |
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$40.00-60.00
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$20.00-50.00
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- Selection of Leads & Slugs
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$10.00-60.00
|
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$25.00-$75.00
|
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$15.00-$50.00
|
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$18.00-45.00
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- selection of cuts and/or ornaments
|
$10.00-$$$$$
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- 3 10x12 steel type galleys (price each)
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$9.00-$14.00.
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For Photo polymer printers: Basic Photo-Polymer Kit recommended
items:
Includes Basic Printer's Kit PLUS:
Optional but recommended items:
(note: due to Kelsey's chase design, their presses do not
require quoins for lockup. Use Chase Bars and screws
instead - and recover the chase space which would be lost
to quoin width)
- Megill
Extension Feed Guides - gives you up to 2"
additional vertical size capability
- Quoins and key (needed for all
but Kelsey chases, optional for Kelseys)
- Wickersham
- Challenge Wedge - with Key or Shooting Stick
- Challenge High-Speed
- Challenge Wedge Minis
- Wooden Wedge Quoins - with shooting stick (new
quoins, made by Thompson, but *very* antique)
* Wickersham quoins optional ($4.50 each + $16
for original used key or $9 for new L-shaped key)
* Challenge quoin key may be replaced by a
'shooting stick', depending upon availability of used keys
You Buy Locally:
We recommend that you also buy locally
(Lowes, Home Depot, any paint store)
- a quart can of Odorless Mineral Spirits for
cleaning the press and
- a small can of 3-in-One oil for regular
lubrication of wear points on press (hardware or
automotive store)
* Kits up to 5x8 ship in Medium USPS Flat-rate box for
$13.50 - insured.
OPTIONAL Press ITEMS -
- Chase lockup bars - eliminate the need for
quoins on Kelsey presses equipped with drilled chases ($9.00/set)
- Challenge Wedge Quoins
- 3 2-piece sets Challenge Wedge Style Quoins
& quoin key* ($9.75+9.25=$19.00)
- Wickersham Quoins
- Quoin reglet set - + 10 pieces each 6 & 12
point 25 pica reglet $4.00
- Ludlow slugs (Line
- or "slug" of "hot-metal" type)
-- common phrases - plus the name of your
press - cast in Linotype/Ludlow Type Metal ($13.00)
- "Happy Holidays
- Thinking of You
- Thank You
- Happy Birthday
- plus custom
phrases of your choice... @ $4/line.
- Many fonts available. listing & Font Samples to be posted
soon.
- [PLKLS] - Platen
Leveling Kit - 4 Ludlow Slugs (XXx) to lock up in
the corners of your chase - $11.00
- use these to set all four corners at one time and save
time and frustration.
(Also available as [PLKPP] - photo-polymer for
Chase-Base users - $9.00)
- IRHG - INK ROLLER HEIGHT Gauge - $8 - simply a 12"
piece of 18 point solid border. The *ideal* tool for
checking roller height on a platen press.
- 3DRHG - 3D Roller Height Gauge - our own
invention - see not only the width of your
stripe, but see also just how deep your rollers
press into the form! It WILL BE great for
photo-polymer plate users! BUT IS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE -
still under development as of 6/12/18
INK
-
Van Son & Gans Rubber Base Ink
- The inks we've used for years... our regular shop inks
that we continue to use today. We buy these inks fresh from
Van Son and repackage in small .30 cup plastic tubs
Note: Van Son Rubber Based inks do not skin in the container
and do "stay open" (do not dry) on the press for 24 hours,
but do dry on paper within 24 hours under normal temp &
humidity
Update: 10/17: We have
precisely weighed each tub and updated prices bases on
actual weight AND Van Son's
increased prices.
Individual tub
containers (.155-.27 lb.) |
new price
|
old price
|
Advanced Ink Mixing Kit ($60)
Ink, Ink Knives, Ink Knife Holder
|
|
VS306 |
VS306 Pantone Reflex Blue - .155
lb/tub
|
$10.75
|
$8.50 |
|
VS301 |
VS301 Pantone Yellow - .165 lb/tub
|
$ 9.25
|
$8.50 |
|
VS346 |
VS346 Pantone Red Pepper - .155
lb/tub
|
$ 9.50
|
$8.50
|
|
VS357 |
VS357 Opaque White- .27 lb/tub
|
$15.50
|
$8.50
|
|
INK1 |
Basic Colors - STANDARD KIT
.8 total pounds of ink (4 - .30 cup tubs)
.30 cup containers 4 tub kit -
Blue, Yellow, Red, White ($45
value)
|
$38.50
|
$30.00 |
|
|
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GWR
|
Gans Rubber Based Warm Red - |
$ 9.50
|
$8.50
|
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10850
|
VS 10850 Rubber Base Black - the
standard |
$ 8.50
|
$8.50
|
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VSDr
|
Van Son 3 Way Drier |
inquire
|
$8.50
|
|
VSTMW
|
Van Son Transparent Mixing
White
|
inquire
|
$8.50
|
|
VSOPV
|
Overprint Varnish |
inquire
|
$8.50
|
|
VS87x
|
Van Son Gold #877 or Silver
#871 - (new
1/2015) |
$24.50
|
$24.50 |
|
FIN
|
Flexible Ink knife (also
available at your local hardware store as a "putty
knife") |
$ 4.50
|
$4.50 |
|
IKH
|
Ink
Knife Holder - keep your work area clean.
Lay your ink knives in this holder
- instead of on something you don't
want to get ink on...
(This is the original design that inspired Joe
Lanich' own version at Laughing Owl press)
|
$11.50 |
$11.50 |
|
AIMK |
Advanced
ink mixing kit - 4 containers ink, 4 ink
knives, ink knife holder (see photo)
|
$60.00 |
$60.00 |
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Ink in Tubes are
also available - from Dave Robison
top of page
note: Due to recent
health issues, we are not currently casting new
rollers - but we will be back!
INK ROLLERS
- FOR KELSEY AND OTHER TABLE TOP PRINTING
PRESSES
- We cast our own Rubber
Ink Rollers - on YOUR CORES or OUR new 3/8" or
5/16" custom-made roller shafts with locking trucks -
machined here at the Excelsior Press Museum Fabrication
Shop.
- Note: Our rollers are
*cast*, not vulcanized and are made for slow-speed
platen presses, not high-tech, high-speed presses. They
exhibit the high tack, excellent inking characteristics
of traditional Composition Rollers -- but they last much, much longer
- All Excelsior-cast
rollers come with a 5-year 100% satisfaction guarantee/warranty.
- 5x8 & larger rollers
are made with locking trucks to improve inking
- Most Complete Roller
& Truck sets are priced between $165 and $195 US.
- We offer ink rollers for most table top platen
presses:
- Ink Rollers for Antique letterpress printing presses
- Sigwalt & Baltimore #9 & #10 & Kelsey
Junior
- Kelsey Excelsior 3x5 Ink Rollers
- Kelsey Excelsior 5x8 Ink Rollers
- Kelsey Excelsior 6x10 Ink Rollers
- Craftsmen Imperial 5x8 Ink Rollers
- Golding Official #6 (5x8) Ink Rollers
- Craftsmen Victory & original Victor 4x6 Rollers
- Dorman Baltimore No. 4 Jobber (rare)
- Chandler & Price, American Printing Equipment,
Craftsmen 6 1/2 x 10 "Pilot" Ink Rollers
- For larger rollers, we
recommend (& use) Ramco Roller in
San Dimas, CA. and/or NA
Graphics in Colorado
- And, if you are in a
rush and we are out of stock, we recommend Todd's
Presstime on eBay.
- For traditional
glycerin composition rollers, we recommend Tar Heel Roller in North Carolina
**
- **(note: Composition rollers may no longer be
available - best to check with them...)
New
20 or 30 durometor Industrial-grade
Excelsior
Press Rubber Ink Rollers
for your Kelsey, Golding, Victor, Craftsmen or
other small presses
~ rollers cast and trucks machined at The Excelsior
Press, Frenchtown, NJ ~
Our roller trucks are machined of high
density Delrin and are broached to lock onto our
drilled and pinned roller shafts.
3x5 Kelsey
Excelsior Press Ink Rollers, boxed for shipment in
handy storage rack
(included
at no extra charge with every order.)
We are now also offering a roller height gauge
and truck
wrapping tape with all orders.
|
ITEM ID
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ITEM
|
PRICE
|
AVAILABLE
|
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KELSEY EXCELSIOR 3X5
- COMPLETE SET - 2 rollers plus matching locking
trucks |
$175.00
|
cast on order |
IRK3x5 |
3x5 Ink Rollers only - new - each 1
1/32" diameter
|
$80.00
|
yes
|
|
3x5 Ink Roller Trucks only - new -
machined high density Delrin - free wheeling - each |
$7.00
|
yes
|
|
3x5 Ink Roller Trucks
only - new - machined high density Delrin - locking
trucks
|
$9.50
|
yes
|
|
3x5 Ink Roller Trucks - used - steel,
not plastic - each original Kelsey 7/8" dia. *
|
$5.50
|
inquire
|
IRK3x5J |
3x5 "Jumbo" Ink rollers -
1.25" diameter, but made to fit the 3x5 (uses 5x8
trucks) - smoother action, better inking |
$80.00
|
In Stock
|
|
KELSEY
EXCELSIOR 5X8 - COMPLETE SET - 2
rollers plus matching locking trucks |
$185.00 |
cast on order
|
IRK5x8
|
5x8 Ink Rollers - new/each - 1.25"
diameter
|
$95.00 |
In
Stock
|
IRTLDK5x8
|
5x8 Ink Roller locking Trucks -
new - machined of high density Delrin |
$9.50/ea
|
inquire
|
IRTSK5x8
|
5x8 Ink Roller Trucks
- used - steel, not plastic - each original Kelsey
|
$5.50
|
inquire |
|
KELSEY
EXCELSIOR 6X10 - COMPLETE SET - 2
rollers plus matching locking trucks |
$195.00 |
cast on order
|
IRK6x10
|
6x10 Ink Rollers - new/each - 1.25"
diameter |
$95.00
|
In Stock |
|
6x10 Ink Roller locking Trucks
- new - machined of high density Delrin |
$9.50/ea |
inquire |
IRSBKC
|
Sigwalt,
Baltimore, Kelsey Junior & 3x5 Craftsmen
rollers - 7/8" by length to fit press.
|
$75.00
|
cast on order |
|
|
|
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IRCC-??
|
Custom-Cast Rollers - 1.0", 1.25",
1.375" for most presses - each (includes re-cast on Customer Cores)
|
$95.00
|
cast
on order |
IRCPP
|
Chandler & Price (C&P) ,
American Printing Equipment, Craftsmen 6 1/2 x 10 "Pilot"
Ink Rollers 1.25 or 1.375" |
$95.00
|
cast on order |
|
|
|
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IRKB
|
Replacement Rollers for Kelsey Brayers
(& others) 1.25" diameter x 5.5" on .25" core
|
$65
|
inquire |
|
We also make rollers for most similar-sized
presses at similar prices.
Note: We can also
modify most existing free-wheeling roller shafts
and trucks to lock together. Call for quote. |
inquire |
|
Roller Hooks and Springs - and Roller Bearers
are also available |
inquire |
A note on Kelsey Roller Diameters:
ALL PRESSES USE 1.25" diameter rollers!
Back
in 2010, the late Gene Mosher, last
owner of the Kelsey Company, gave me a file box
filled with notes about roller sizes for all sorts
of presses - Kelseys and dozens upon dozens of other
presses. Sad to say, some of the rollers I have been
asked about since then did not appear among these
100-year-old collection of file cards.
For those presses, I developed a procedure to
measure shaft length - based upon distance between
roller hooks or t-head, taking into consideration
the distance between rails on the press as well as
the actual form size the chase can handle.
Then I measure the center line distance between the
hooks or rockers that hold the rollers in place.
In the case of the three most common Kelsey presses
- the 1928 designed 3x5, 5x8 & 6x10, all rollers are mounted
22/16" apart. That allows for
1.25-21/16=1.3125 diameter rollers.
A 1.25" diameter roller will cover almost 4" -
(actually 3.93") of ink disk and/or form before
"ghosting" - far more than is needed for a 3x5
press, and plenty for a 5x8. On the 6x10... ghosting
is possible, depending upon the form being printed.
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While this conjecture was
just that - conjecture on my part, I was rewarded
not only to discover that my calculated roller dimensions nearly
always matched the "official" roller dimensions
of these presses when they were discovered from
other sources.
Moreover, according to Elizabeth Harris' book on
small presses, Kelsey
standardized on 1 1/4" (1.25") as the
diameter of all three of their smaller presses in
1894.
So I guess my theory was correct...
from Elizabeth Harris' book:
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- Ink
Roller Bearers aka
Roller Tracks -NEW! - Our roller bearers are
made here in the shop from new hardwoods or recycled
wood furniture pieces cut to fit precisely - type high
- .918" - on our 1.0-point precision Hammond Glider
Trim Saw. Bearers are then finished - for protection
from ink stain and solvents - with the same Paraffin
Oil used by The Thompson Cabinet Company when they
made the furniture they sold to the Kelsey Company and
to print shops throughout the country for many years.
Item #
|
Description
|
price
|
sets in stock
|
|
RB3X5K |
3x5 Kelsey |
$24/set * |
0
|
RB5X8K |
5x8 Kelsey |
$28/set * |
3
|
RB6X10K |
6x10 Kelsey |
$29/set * |
0
|
RBP |
6 1/2 x 10 Pilot |
$29/set * |
|
RBCP |
8x12 or 10x15 C&P |
$32/set |
4/1
|
RB-C |
Custom Sizes to fit your chase |
$38/set |
|
|
|
* undercut to save chase
space |
Note: Be VERY CAREFUL when using roller
bearers. Remember, they are type high. Be sure to check for
clearance with your grippers and your gauge pins or they
could be crushed!
From Chandler & Price circa 1900
INK ROLLER BEARERS
MADE AT THE
EXCELSIOR PRESS MUSEUM RESTORATION WORK SHOP
HTTP://EXCELSIORPRESS.ORG
908 627-2730
MADE OF SELECT HARD WOODS OR RECYCLED WOOD
FURNITURE
3x5 4x6 5x8 6x9 7x11 8x12 9x13 10x15
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- Excelsior "Chase
Base" �- "replace your chase" with a
hardwood blocked Cherry, machined Richlite� or 9-ply
Baltic Birch Excelsior
Chase-Base. Used for printing from deep-etch
(K-series) photo-polymer plates. Mounts in your press
just like a chase - but does not require that you have a
chase, furniture, quoins or a quoin key - AND it gives
you the largest image size possible for your small
press.
- See our "Chase-base
Hints Page" for more information and helpful hints
about using the Excelsior Chase-Base
Note: 10/20/2011 We are
beginning R&D making Chase-Bases of a more stable
material - Richlite - an eco-friendly material used in
aircraft as well as counter tops. Richlite is a very hard,
durable, yet machinable phenolic resin and wood fibre
laminate. This product is stable, abrasion resistant,
moisture and chemical resistant. It should make a superior
Chase-Base. We will post results of our tests online once
they are completed.
- Full Kit* includes low-clearance unsmashable gauge
pins that will let you position your image anywhere on
the base and still do quick makeready and sheet
alignment. $68.00 -
108.00
- Base Blocks
(rectangular milled base) are now available for 3x5, 5x8
& 6x10 Kelsey, 4" squares for printing coasters, and
other sizes as available or required. $3/sq inch
Please check with us regarding current
inventory of the Blocked
Cherry Wood, 9-ply Baltic Birch Engraver's Mounting Base
or Milled and Machined Richlite base you require. It will likely take a while
to catch up with delayed orders, so please bear with us
and be patient as we manufacture the best Chase-Base
that we can.
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- Style A is made from milled blocked Cherry
Wood or 9 Ply Baltic Birch Engraver's Mounting
Base
- Style B is now made using a Phenolic Resin
Laminate which utilizes recycled paper for body.
- * prices effective 6/1/2015
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Code
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Ship
Weight
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THE EXCELSIOR
CHASE-BASE
IS AVAILABLE* FOR:
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Style-A
(wood)
PRICE
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Style-B
PRL
PRICE
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Full Kit
includes
12 Cushion Quad Guides
|
5X8 Kelsey
Excelsior
Blocked-Cherry Chase-Base
Style A
Milled
to fit the bed just like the Kelsey Chase.
Mounts photo-polymer plates for full-form printing
max image area: 5x8"
also available for The 6 1/2 x 10 Pilot plus
all presses listed to the left.
Inquire for custom orders.
The
New 6 1/2 x 10 Pilot
Excelsior Chase-Base
Richlite� Style B
Milled from high-density phenolic resin laminate
|
ECB3X5K
|
|
Kelsey
Excelsior 3x5
|
$70
|
+$10 |
+ $10
|
ECB5X8K
|
|
Kelsey
Excelsior 5x8 - wide or narrow**
|
$80
|
+$20 |
+ $10 |
ECB6X10K
|
R-3 lbs.
|
Kelsey
Excelsior 6x10 - wide or narrow**
|
$90 |
+$25
|
+ $10 |
ECBP
|
|
Pilot 6 1/2x10
(also Craftsmen Superior)
|
$90
|
+$30 |
+ $10 |
ECBP8
|
|
Golding Pearl -
Improved #8 - 5x8
|
$80
|
+$20 |
+ $10 |
ECBP11
|
|
Golding Pearl -
Improved #11 - 7x11
|
$90
|
+$30 |
+ $10 |
ECBGO3
|
|
Golding
Official #3 - 5 x 7 1/2" |
$90
|
+$30 |
+ $10 |
ECBCV6X9
|
|
Cooks Victor
(& old style Kelsey Victor) - 6x9
|
$90
|
+$30 |
+ $10 |
ECBV4X6
|
|
Victor 4x6 or
Craftsmen Victory (please specify, widths vary)
|
$75
|
+$25 |
+ $10 |
ECBC5X8
|
|
Craftsmen 5x8
|
$75
|
+$30 |
+ $10 |
ECB8X12
|
|
Chandler &
Price 8x12 or 8x12 Golding Jobber #6
|
$100
|
+$40 |
+ $10 |
ECB10X15
|
|
Chandler &
Price, Kluge or Colt 10x15; Kelsey 9x13
|
$110
|
+$40 |
+ $10 |
MEFG |
|
Megill
Extension Feed Guides
Recommended
for Pilot - and all platen presses 5x8 or larger. |
$26.50 |
|
|
MFGP12 |
|
Megill Flexible
Gauge pins BOX OF 12
|
$36
|
|
|
PLKPP |
|
Xxx
Platen Leveling kit - Ludlow slugs
|
$11
|
|
|
PLKPP
|
|
Xxx Platen Leveling kit
- photo polymer corner markers
|
$9
|
|
|
|
|
Stock photopolymer
images set (under development)
|
$call
|
|
|
EBRB4
|
|
4" Square base blocks
- cut to fit 4" coasters
|
15.00
|
|
|
EBRBi |
|
Excelsior Base Richlite blocks, 3x5,
5x8, 6x10,
or custom size to fit your chase -
price per sq inch
|
1.00
|
|
|
EBPly
|
|
Engraver's .855" plywood mounting
block - price per square inch
3x5=$10.50, 5x8=$28, 6x10=$42, 8x12=$67.20
|
.70
|
|
|
|
|
* KIT includes pack
of 6 flexible gauge pins - a $17 value)
** 5x8 Excelsior Chase Beds vary in width
by up to 1/8" see photo below
|
|
|
|
note: although these are
an inexpensive alternative a well-known & popular
photopolymer base, these are *not* machined metal, nor do
they include the alignment grid. But plates mount easily
and are easily aligned - AND users report excellent
results when using our special flexible gauge pins.
You can see one of our bases being used on Michael Hurley's
10x15 C&P on Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/mephit/7829080968/in/photostream/
** Old vs New Style Kelsey
Excelsior 5x8 Chase Bed Comparison. Note the old
style bed in the background. It uses iron wedges - cast into
the bed - to hold the chase in place. It is 1/8" tighter
than the new style shown in the foreground.
The New Style Chase Bed uses pins or set screws to hold the
chase at the bottom. It is 1/8" wider than the old style. Be
sure to tell us which one you have so that the base we send
you fits your press perfectly.
The bed of the Kelsey Excelsior 6x10 Model X is 6-12 points
wider and 12 points taller than the bed of the Model Q.
Typesetting Starter Kit
Even if you
do
use
photo
polymer
plates
or
photo-engravings
now
and
again,
nothing
beats
the
satisfaction
-
and
convenience
-
of
setting
your
own
hand
type, adding a flourish or ornament or nice piece of rule
here and there, adjusting the spacing with a 2pt lead here
and there - and then printing as we did in the good old days
of "hot metal". (Which, of course we still do daily at the
Excelsior Press) Besides, when you set your own type, and
make up your own forms, you not only carry on the old
letterpress tradition - established by Gutenberg when he
began casting moveable type around 1450, but you also have
the option of getting an idea and putting it to paper within
an hour or less in many cases. There's nothing more
convenient than setting hand type for short text works.
Setting hand type is not as hard as it may seem.
We typically teach folks the basics of typesetting and
lockup in an hour or so. You can learn in class, or learn
from a book, either way works. For over 100 years, the
Kelsey Company taught folks around the world - in quite
literally, every far-flung corner of the world - monks on
mountain tops, missionaries in the jungle, boys and girls
across the USA - to set type with the handy (and still
available) little Kelsey Printer's Guide.
And, we have recently come upon an until quite recently
unopened crate of brand new composing sticks - made in
Germany about 50 years ago, but left in a crate that had not
been opened in anyone's recent memory... These are economy
sticks - not as spiffy as the most popular of all - the
Rouse Composing Stick, but they sell for quite a bit less
than the Rouse stick and will serve any typesetter quite
well. We use them in our shop and find them to be perfectly
adequate - sturdy and accurate and easy to use.
To set hand type - as every
printer should, you will need a few basic items:
1) Type & spaces
2) A composing stick
3) leads & slugs
4) A type planing block
Other good items worth having:
1) Type cases - one for each font.
2) A printer's line gauge - marked off in picas
3) A composing stick holder - keeps it at an angle so
nothing falls out of an unjustified line.
4) A lead & slug cutter - to cut leads to custom lengths
as needed (tin snips can work in a pinch, too.)
5) Galley Trays - to hold type, leads, slugs, furniture,
"live forms" recently, or about to be printed.
6) Rules & borders - to enhance your designs. These come
as piece borders (type), lead rule & border or brass
rule.
7) (more to add)
Of course, you will want some type cases to hold the type,
but even if you use a few ice-cube trays to begin with, you
can get started doing your own typesetting easily and at
relatively little expense.
Now if you want to get a bit fancy, we also make a
reproduction of ATF's old composing stick holder.
Typesetting items
- composing stick
- composing stick holder
- leads & slugs -
in fonts or by weight new & used (mixed)
- small font - 10 leads, 5 slugs in lengths of 10, 15,
20, 25 & 30 picas
- price by weight may vary - $5.00/ lb March, 2010
- border - piece border (type) or line border (rule)
- spaces
- type
- type cases
- Type Planing Block
- galley trays - $9-14 each, various sizes available
- miscellaneous "stock" or unique cuts and ornaments
- Custom-cast Ludlow slugs ($4.00/line set, + .50 slug
cast = $10 min.)
Training - Personal Tutoring at
the Excelsior Presss
- Basic Platen Press work
- Basic Proof Press printing
- Typesetting - hand composition, form makeup, and more.
Other "starter kit" items you
may want to purchase at your local hardware:
1) a one-quart can of lacquer thinner (or other suggested
solvent) to clean old ink from your rollers
2) a one-quart can of odorless mineral spirits for general
cleanup - rollers, type, etc.
3) a small bundle of cloth shop towels (or some old
t-shirts)
4) a small putty knife to be used as an ink knife. Be sure
the blade is flexible for mixing inks
5) a small adjustable wrench (Pilot) or large blade
screwdriver (Kelsey & others) for adjusting the platen
pressure
6) a tool for adjusting the paper gripper arms - a
flat-tipped screw driver or an allen key, depending upon the
gripper screws on your press.
7) an Exacto knife or some razor blades for general cutting
while doing press make-ready.
SMALL PRESS SCORING KIT New 6/1/2015
The Small Press Scoring Kit
will let you score cards for easy folding. It consists of
two pieces of .918" steel scoring rule; one piece cut to fit
your chase horizontally, a second that will fit vertically.
It also includes 3 strips of "Channel Creasing Matrix" of
each length which will serve for 6 jobs. You can also use
multiple staggered layers masking tape to create channels
manually.
I'm working on some illustrations and instructions on how to
use this on the small press and will make sure to have that
ready by the time you get your kit if you think it's
something that you will put to good use.
SK5x8
|
5x8 Pre-cut
Scoring Kit
|
$15.00
|
|
SK610
|
6x10 Pre-cut
Scoring Kit
|
$20.00
|
SK812
|
8x12 Pre-cut Scoring Kit -
|
$25.00
|
SR.918
|
.918" new steel Score
Rule - 12" strip @.50/inch
|
$6.00
|
CRM2
|
#2 Channel Creasing
Matrix - 12" strip @.25/inch
|
$3.00
|
Furniture/Reglet
& Cabinets
New and
used (mixed as shown in
photo) Letterpress Wood
Furniture from our excess inventory
(most of our furniture was manufactured
by Hamilton) |
Please note:
- Much of our furniture is freshly &
precisely cut from longer lengths of good used
(aka recycled) wood furniture made by
Hamilton, Thompson and other industrial
manufacturers of the past. Some is new, never
used.
- Standard 60 Pica Wood Furniture
Font (60PWF) contains:
- 1 of each width and length furniture =
7*8=56 pieces PLUS 80 strips
reglet
- 8 LENGTHS = 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60
- 7 WIDTHS = 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10
- each font includes 5 pieces each, 6 &
12 point reglet*
- (see photo to right) (*reglet not
shown)
======>>>>>>>>>
- 60PWF - Standard 60 Pica Wood
Furniture font = 56 pieces plus
reglet - $60
POPULAR PRESS KITS
- Kelsey Excelsior Starter Furniture fonts
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 picas = 7 WIDTHS
- 3x5WF - Kelsey Excelsior 3x5
"30-pica font" - $40
6 & 12 point reglet plus 1 set each
length: 10-15-20-25-30 pica furniture -
7 widths x 5 lengths = 35 pieces plus 50
strips reglet included
- 5x8WF - Kelsey Excelsior 5x8 "48 pica font"-$50
6 & 12 point reglet plus 1 set each length:
10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 48 picas
7 widths x 7 lengths = 49 pieces plus 70
strips reglet included
- 60PWF - 6x10 & larger presses
- $60
Standard "60
pica Font" (above)
recommended
7 widths + 8 lengths = 56 pieces plus 80
strips reglet included
Wood Furniture by the
piece:
- 10-15-20-25-30 pica length -
- 2,3,4,5 pica width - $1.00/piece
- 6,8,10 pica width - $1.50/piece
- 40,50,60 pica length
- 2,3,4,5 pica width - $1.50/piece
- 6,8,10 pica width - $3.00/piece
Custom Lengths over 60 picas quoted by
request.
- We can precisely cut wood furniture to any
size you want on our Hammond Glider Trim-Saw -
just ask. *
Reglet - (mostly used) -
starter fonts
- RSF - SHORT FONT 15-20-30 picas
.25/piece, $ 9.00/font of 45
pieces
- 10 pieces each length, 6 pt
- 5 pieces each length, 12 pt
- RLF - LONG FONT 40-50-60 picas
.50/piece, $18.00/font of 45 pieces
- 10 pieces each length, 6 pt
- 5 pieces each length, 12 pt
- RLS - LONG STRIPS
- 06 pt. x 20" $1.00
- 12 pt. x 20" $1.50
- RCL - Custom Lengths over 60 picas
quoted by request.
Metal Furniture by
the piece
- (approx twice the cost of wood, not all sizes
available. Inquire for sizes you need.)
- Some Metal furniture is available. (to be
inventoried) *
Hamilton, Thompson
& Damon & Peets Furniture Cabinets
available - $75-150 *
* CONTACT us
for details via online form
~~~~ new
page under development
|
Basic Universal Starter Font
Wood Furniture
(as shown above)
1 piece of each
Standard Font width and length
7 x 8 = 56 pieces
PLUS
5 pieces each 6 pt and 12 pt reglet
for each length = 80 pieces
$60 Full Kit
Basic Wood Reglet
Fonts
~~~~
Short Font & Long Font
(click for larger image)
Short Font - $9
Long Font
- $18
|
Quoins & Keys - inventory (& add'l
photos) posted 10/6/2011
Challenge
Two-piece Wedge Quoins & Key
Code
|
DESCRIPTION
|
DETAILS |
PRICE |
AVAILABLE
|
CHSQ18
|
Challenge
High-speed 3" -18 pica
|
|
$10 |
3
|
CHSQ27
|
Challenge High-speed 4
1/2" - 27 pica |
|
$15
|
7
|
CHSQ36
|
Challenge High-speed 6" - 36 pica |
|
$20
|
4
|
CHSQ45
|
Challenge High-speed 7
1/2" - 45 pica
|
|
$20
|
4
|
CHSQ63
|
Challenge High-speed 10
1/2" - 63 pica
|
|
$25
|
5 |
CHSQ72
|
Challenge High-speed 12"
- 72 pica
|
|
$30
|
1
|
WQ#
|
Wickersham quoins - patent
date 1891
|
#0-
#1-4x12p
#2-4.5x12 picas
|
$6.00
|
22 asst
|
CWQ
|
Challenge-Hempel (two-piece)
wedge quoins (set of two pieces) - 10 oz.
|
2 piece set
|
$4.50 |
8
|
MWQ
|
Miniature
Challenge wedge Quoins
|
set of 3
|
$17
|
12
|
WWQ
|
WOODEN
wedge Quoins (new from Thompson
Cabinet Company)
|
set of 2
|
$3.25
|
20
|
|
Quoin Keys
|
CHSK
|
Challenge
high-speed Quoin Key
|
|
$25.00
|
n/a
|
WK
|
Wickersham quoin
key - original
|
|
$19.00
|
2
|
WKL
|
Wickersham
quoin key - "L" bar
|
|
$16.00
|
1
|
CWQK
|
Challenge-Hempel
Wedge Quoin Key |
|
$14.00
|
2
|
MWQK
|
Miniature
Challenge Quoin Key
|
|
$17.00
|
3
|
|
Shooting Stick for Wedge
Quoins
|
new
|
$12.00
|
soon
|
For Drilled Kelsey
Chases
|
CB
|
Steel Chase Bars for
drilled chases
|
new/set
|
$9.00
|
yes
|
SSK
|
1/4 x 20 set screws &
key
|
new/set |
$9.00 |
yes |
|
Wickersham #0, #1
& #2 - Quoins & Key
Challenge High Speed Quoin Keys
(on hand - 8/12/2013)
|
<----------
Challenge
High-Speed Quoins
<----------
Note: Smaller presses - like Kelsey
Excelsior models - with drilled chases -
do not need quoins. If your press is drilled for
set screws, we recommend using the screws wth
our new solid steel chase bars to lock up your
forms.
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LEADS & SLUGS AND CUTTERS
Lead
& Slug Cutters |
DESCRIPTION |
DETAILS |
PRICE |
AVAIL |
WT |
ship
|
H.B. Rouse "Clipper"
|
hand held
|
32.00
|
2
|
2#
|
$5
|
H.B. Rouse "American"
|
industrial grade
|
48.00
|
3
|
12#
|
$24
|
Kelsey Co. economy
|
economy, but it works
|
32.00
|
2
|
4#
|
$10
|
Leads & Slugs
(mixed new and "used, but
usable". Freshly cut to lengths
listed below.)
* USED metal when available - inquire
|
LEADS
AND SLUGS, CUT TO SIZE
|
USED*
|
new metal
|
LSC
|
2
pt Leads & 6, 12, 18 pt. slugs
used, cut to size |
$5.00/lb |
$10.00/lb
|
|
50
pieces - 2 point leads OR 20
pieces - 6 point slugs
new or used. Freshly
cut to lengths shown
|
|
LS10p
|
10
pica length - 50 2 pt. leads OR
20 6 pt. slugs - 0.625#
|
$3.50
|
$7.00
|
LS15p |
15
pica length - 50 2 pt. leads OR
20 6 pt. slugs - 1.00#
|
$5.00
|
$10.00
|
LS20p |
20
pica length - 50 2 pt. leads OR
20 6 pt. slugs - 1.25#
|
$6.25
|
$12.50
|
LS25p |
25
pica length - 50 2 pt. leads OR
20 6 pt. slugs - 1.50#
|
$7.50
|
$15.00
|
LS30p |
30
pica length - 50 2 pt. leads OR
20 6 pt. slugs - 2.00#
|
$10.00
|
$20.00
|
LNSSF
|
suggested
'starter
font' - 110 points of leads &
slugs
25 leads AND 10 slugs cut to
10, 15, 20 & 25 pica lengths
OR
- 55 - 2 point leads cut as above
|
$30.00
|
$60.00
|
|
Leads
& slugs cut to lengths not
shown - accurately to 1 point,
- price based upon next larger
size shown. (no extra charge
for cutting)
|
|
$2.00
minimum cutting charge - up to
10 pounds, 10 lengths
USPS Flat Rate box - up to 70# of cut
leads and slugs mailed within US for
$4.50-$13.50.
note: 10# of leads & slugs will
fill a 20x70 pica area
New, freshly cast 6 & 12 point x
22.5 pica Ludlow Slugs also
available (price subject to market
fluctuation)
|
|
View larger photos on
our "Slug
Cutters" Page
Leads & Slugs, cut to 6 standard lengths
4-length starter font, used leads
and slugs
click image for a closer
look
|
Tympan Paper Starter Set - 125 sheets
mixed packing - enough for 25 printing projects
A full set of 25 oiled top (aka "hanger") sheets, 25
oiled undersheets, 25 sheets coated book paper, 25 sheets bond,
25 sheets onionskin
for 5x8 & smaller presses:
25 oiled top (aka "hanger") sheets, 25 oiled
undersheets, 5 pieces hard red pressboard, 20 sheets
coated book paper, 20 sheets onionskin
Note: changed
12/2/09 - pressboard no longer available in larger
sizes
code
|
DESCRIPTION
|
DETAILS
|
PRICE
|
AVAILABLE
May 2015
|
Pressboard
Available?
|
TSSSig
|
Sigwalt Chicago #10 & #11
|
|
$15
|
yes
|
YES
|
TSSK3x5
|
Kelsey Excelsior
Press |
3x5 |
$15 |
yes
|
YES
|
TSSK5x8
|
Kelsey Excelsior Press |
5x8 |
$20
|
yes
|
YES
|
TSSK6x10
|
Kelsey Excelsior Press |
6x10 |
$25
|
yes
|
NO
|
TSSGP5x7
|
Golding Pearl
|
5x7
|
$20
|
yes
|
YES
|
TSSGP7x11
|
Golding Pearl |
7x11
|
$30
|
yes
|
NO
|
TSSPilot
|
C&P Pilot |
6x10 |
$25 |
yes |
NO
|
TSSCP8x12
|
C&P Platen
|
8x12
|
$45
|
yes
|
NO
|
TSSCP10x15
|
C&P Platen |
10x15
|
$50
|
yes
|
NO**
|
TSSCP12x18
|
C&P Platen |
12x18 |
$65
|
yes
|
NO**
|
TSSVM4
|
Vandercook Model 4
Proof Press |
12x18+
|
$70
|
yes* |
NO
|
|
Challenge Proofing
Press |
12x18+ |
$70
|
yes* |
NO
|
TTSMisc
|
Other presses, send
size
|
custom cut
|
+5.00
|
yes
|
5X8"
|
|
* large
sheets available. You trim to fit your press
|
|
|
|
**
onionskin avail in 8 1/2 x11 or smaller only
|
|
|
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OF PAGE
Gauge Pins - new - as available
We are sorry to say that most of these Megill Gauge Pins
are no longer available from the manufacturer. What we
have is in stock, new old stock or used. Inquire for
availability of all Megill Gauge Pins. Our Cushion Quad
Guides are always in stock.
see our page on Megill Gauge Pins
|
DESCRIPTION
|
DETAILS
|
PRICE
|
AVAILABLE
9/1/18
|
CONDITION
|
more
info
|
MSTGP6
|
Megill Spring Tongue
Gauge pin
|
pack of 6 plus extra
tongues
|
$13 |
2 |
nos
|
MORE INFO |
MSTGP12
|
Megill Spring Tongue
Gauge pin |
box of 12 plus extra
tongues |
$21
|
2 |
nos
|
|
MHDGP6 |
Megill Heavy Duty Spring Tongue Gauge
Pin |
pack of 6
|
$18
|
n/a |
new
|
|
MHDGP |
Megill Heavy Duty Spring Tongue Gauge
Pin
|
each
|
3.25
|
n/a
|
new
|
3/6/12 packs
|
STGP
|
Spring Tongue Gauge pin |
each
|
$3 |
2 |
new
|
|
MFGP1
|
Megill Flexible Gauge
pins* |
each
|
$4 |
inquire
|
N/A
|
MORE INFO |
MFGP6 |
Megill Flexible Gauge pins* |
6-pack
|
$20
|
inquire
|
N/A |
N/A |
MFGP12
|
Megill Flexible Gauge
pins* |
box of 12
|
$36
|
inquire |
N/A |
N/A
|
MQG
|
Megill/Larsen/Kort
Quad Guides |
set of 3
|
$28
|
inquire |
new |
MORE INFO |
MEFG
|
Extension Feed Guides
|
set of 2
|
$26.50
|
n/a
|
N/A |
MORE INFO |
MDGG3U
|
Megill Double Grip Gauges
|
each
|
$11
|
inquire |
used, usable
|
MORE INFO |
MDGG3
|
Megill Double Grip
Gauges |
set of 3 - screw in,
with wrench |
$32
|
inquire |
NEW/used
|
MORE INFO |
ECQG
|
Excelsior Compressible Quad
Guides*** |
12-pack* |
$12
|
YES
|
NEW
|
MORE INFO |
EMPG
|
Excelsior Mini Paper Guides*** |
12-pack* small
|
$12
|
yes
|
NEW
|
MORE
INFO |
|
Excelsior
Cushion Quad Guides
Compressible for Photo-Polymer Plate Printing
|
|
|
|
* "THE" Solution
to pins crushed by engraving or polymer plate
base... WILL NOT BE CRUSHED by base!
(update: These are
currently not available. When we can make new ones,
will will update this page)
** "OUR"
Solution Compressible Quad Guides and Mini
Paper Guides are small and compressible
* plus one for "a baker's dozen" of 13
These are ideal for printing with photopolymer
plates on smaller platens,
Weight: Most full boxes weigh 1-2 oz. and can be
mailed first class for $1.50-3.00 or less
|
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Typesetting
Tools and Supplies
Composing
Sticks - Please contact us to confirm availability
Stock#
|
DESCRIPTION |
DETAILS |
PRICE |
AVAIL |
ship
wt.
|
CSR22
|
Rouse 22 pica stick |
LIKE NEW IN BOX (sold)
|
$45.00
|
0
|
|
CSR35
|
Rouse 35 pica stick
|
slot hole, knee-action
|
$35.00 |
0
|
|
CSR35
|
Rouse 35 pica stick |
BRAND NEW IN BOX
|
$75.00
|
0
|
|
CS35
|
35 Pica stick
|
thumb screw lock
action
|
$18.00
|
2
|
|
CSR45
|
Rouse 45 pica stick |
slot hole, knee-action |
$45.00 |
?
|
< 2 #
|
CSR60
|
Rouse 60 pica stick |
slot hole,
knee-action |
$52.00
|
0
|
|
CSKA
|
Kelsey Aluminum
|
thumb-screw
clamp
|
$16.50
|
1
|
|
CSAPE
|
APE Hohner -
German
|
35 picas x 11
picas -7 .5"
thumb-screw clamp-NEW
|
$26.50 |
2
|
|
CS
|
Other Sticks
|
various styles
|
$18-45
|
-
|
< 2 #
|
CSBFW
|
Ben Franklin |
Wooden Reproduction
|
$125
|
call
|
|
|
Rouse Composing
Sticks
|
Composing Stick Holder - $16
(Stock #CSH)
Don't lay your stick on the level - keep it
at a safe angle - without damaging anything
beneath it - or letting loose type fall
over.
click on the photo to see a high-res,
detailed photograph -->>
Based upon antique design
discovered in an old catalog by cabinet maker & printer Rich Polinksi of Front Room Press
|
|
- brand new, stained & oiled - made to last a
lifetime.
- our current model is cut from dark brown
rock-hard Ipe Ironwood. (not shown)
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note: inventory changes, Please contact us for
current availability
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Current Inventory of Composing
Sticks
May 15, 2018
- Kelsey Aluminum sticks
- thumb-screw sticks
- sliding knee sticks
- Rouse Knee-Action sticks
- European-style slide-locking sticks
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|
Photo of Sticks
Currently in Shop.
May 20,
2018.
We can't sell all of these, but we can sell some of
them -at the prices shown below.
Inquire to select.
QUAN
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DESCRIPTION
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PRICE
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1
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25 Pica Rouse
|
$35
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3
|
35 Pica Rouse
|
$35
|
1
|
45 Pica Rouse
|
$45
|
1
|
75 Pica Rouse
|
$75
|
2
|
100 Pica
Rouse
|
$90
|
1
|
One-Line 45
Pica Rouse
|
$75
|
1
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48 Pica
European-style slide lock
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$45
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Type Cases
These cases are
used; some are like new, some very old ; some clean,
some dirty.
Mfg:
Hamilton or Thompson (typical shipping**
- 1 case $25-40 ea. +2 or more, add $10-15 each -
USPS)
A $4 packing charge will be added to each order of 1-3
cases to cover time, tape and cartons.
Postal Rates:
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Rates Vary and often change.
Please check for specific shipping costs before
placing order.
|
Sept 16, 2010*
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3 cases
- 24# pounds, wrapped | 2-3 day Priority
Mail = $44* / 6 day Parcel Post -
$24 + $4 packing
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1 full-sized,
California job case, 11 pounds, wrapped |
Priority Mail = WAS $11 +
$4 packing = $15 |
May 10,2013**
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1 full-sized, California job case,
9.5 pounds, wrapped
Priority Mail (2-3 day
delivery to Wisconsin) $23.50
+ $4 packing = $27.50
To California 92660: $36.50+4=$40.50
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PLEASE CHECK FOR SPECIFIC
SERVICES AND RATES TO YOUR LOCATION BEFORE
PLACING ORDER. |
note: these are old,
used cases. Some may be dirty and dusty. Please be
prepared to clean and oil the cases yourself, or ask us to do it
before shipping.
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Hamilton Full-sized California
Job Case
1.5" high Flat front steel (like new)
for use in "Dust-Free" (enclosed) wood or
metal
25-case cabinets
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Full-sized
California Job Case
1 3/4" high lipped front case
for use in old-style open 14-case "city
stands"
(this case has been
cleaned, sanded & oiled)
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"Two-Thirds"
California Job Case
Made by Thompson Cabinet Company for
Kelsey Co.
for use in old-style open 14-case "city
stands"
(special Kelsey
layout also available) |
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DESCRIPTION |
SIZE
|
DETAILS |
PRICE |
AVAIL |
shp wt
|
Full Sized California Job Case
|
|
1.5" wood (no
handles, no lip)
|
$18 |
5+
|
|
Full Sized California Job Case
|
|
1.5" steel (very clean) |
$22 |
20+
|
9.5#
|
Full Sized California Job Case |
32 1/4x16
5/8"x1 3/4"
|
1.75" raised lip front - AS IS
|
$17 |
2
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9.5#
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Full
Sized California Job Case |
32 1/4x16
5/8"x1 3/4" |
cleaned, lightly
sanded & oiled
|
$45
|
0
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9.5#
|
Full Sized Specialty cases
|
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2,3
caps, others
|
$32 |
5-10
|
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3/4 sized California Job Case |
|
flat front, newer |
$29 |
20+
|
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3/4 sized California Job Case |
|
1.75"
raised lip front, older
|
$29 |
15+
|
|
2/3 sized
California Job Case |
|
raised
lip front, like new
|
$34
|
3+
|
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12" square Kelsey
"Hobby" case
|
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12"
square, 6 rows of 7 boxes - new & used
|
$28
|
|
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Small rule & border case |
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new, like new & used
|
$20 |
6
|
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new type case
handles
|
|
(Thompson No. 6071 combination
label holder pull) |
$6
|
20
|
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Reproduction Hamilton Type Case
Handles
|
|
cast iron
|
$15
|
5
|
|
Reproduction Damon
& Peets Type Case Handles |
|
cast iron
|
$15 |
5
|
|
Reproduction
Golding Type Case or Drawer Handles |
|
cast iron |
$15 |
5
|
|
Reproduction
Golding Type Case or Drawer Handles |
|
bonded bronze
|
$22
|
|
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labor - clean &
oil older cases
|
|
|
$28.00
|
|
|
labor - dust and oil boxes only
|
|
|
$10.00
|
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top of page
Type Case Cabinets - May be filled with cases or used for cases and
shelving
(wood, steel,
used; some like new - mostly Hamilton or Thompson, some
3rd party manufacture)
note: cases extra
DESCRIPTION |
DETAILS |
WIDTH |
PRICE |
AVAIL |
SHP WT |
Holds 48 Full Sized Cases
|
flat top wood |
72" wide |
$250 |
1 |
|
Holds 48 Full Sized Cases |
sloping work top
steel (like new) |
72" wide |
$500 |
0
|
|
Holds 24 Full Sized Cases |
flat top steel
(like new)
|
36" wide
|
$250 |
0
|
|
Holds 24 Full Sized Cases |
flat
top wood
RESTORED
|
36" wide
|
$485
|
sold
|
|
Holds 24 Full Sized Cases |
FLAT TOP WOOD
made in 1926
|
36" wide
|
$250
|
sold
|
|
Holds 48 3/4 Sized Cases |
flat
front cases
|
54" wide
|
$450
|
1
|
|
Holds 40 3/4 Sized Cases |
raised lip cases |
54" wide |
$450 |
1 |
|
Holds 20 2/3 Sized Cases
(third party mfg)
|
case holder and
2-door cabinet on top
|
26" wide |
$250 |
1 |
|
Holds
10 2/3 Sized Cases |
flat top refinished
like new |
26" wide |
$285 |
0 |
|
Open Frame
14-case
"city Stand" |
to be used with lip-front cases |
36" |
$325 |
sold
|
|
Misc others
|
to be listed |
|
|
|
|
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48-case Steel Hamilton Cabinet
with sloping work top.
In very good condition.
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Galleys,
Galley
Cabinets (new
June, 2010)
4-tier Hamilton Galley Cabinets - $125 each - 4 available;
used
10x12" galleys 1-5, $6 each. 5-10; $4 each 10-20; $3 each.
Type
Used Type
- New
fonts, old fonts, all sizes and styles and
foundrys.
- some
in cases
- some
in original foundry packages
- ATF,
Stephenson
Blake, Monotype, some wood type.
- We'll
post the list as soon as we can.
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|
New
Type & Spaces -
from Quaker City Type
Foundry - call Bill
Reiss (610) 942-3637
for a catalog
Bill has retired after many long years serving
letterpress printers
and has closed the foundry begun by his grandfgather
in the 1920's in Philadelphia
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New Type
|
Good used Type
on eBay -
Letterpreservation sells good
fonts; other sellers... we don't know; |
New Type
- Hard-metal ATF- quality is cast by Theo Rehak at
Dale
Guild Type Foundry
and can be purchased from The Arm
in Brooklyn, NY
Theo sold his
equipment to Micah who in turn sold it to someone
in
Europe.
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New page on training
and repair
Training - Consulting/Tutoring, Printing and Print
Making Classes at the Excelsior Press
Most offerings assume a 3-4
hour "afternoon in the shop" combining any of the
subjects or projects listed below with
experienced, traditional letterpress printers Alan
or Barry for $150.
(note: These "afternoons" tend to stretch out.
Over 4 hours; please add $35-45/hour if you can
afford it.)
Most visits begin with a 20-30 minute introduction
to the shop and the typecasters, presses, fonts
& engravings available to see and/or use. The
clock does not start ticking until we get through
the introductions...
Rate schedule; shop/instructor time
3-5 hours $150
5-8 hours $200
Visit our growing section on letterpress
makeready and other techniques worth seeing
or reviewing.
On-site
Training - on your press - or service
work on your press - or general letterpress
consulting & training is also available:
$85/hour
+ 1
hour prep* + travel from
08825
* On-site training or service requires 1 hour in
shop prep of travel kit for your particular
situation.
DESCRIPTION
|
DETAILS NOTE: THESE
RATES ONLY APPLY TO TRAINING/TUTORING AT THE
EXCELSIOR PRESS IN FRENCHTOWN, NJ
|
PRICE
|
AVAILABLE |
BASIC SUBJECTS WE KNOW WELL
|
Platen Press
Adjustments
|
4 hours with your
press or ours - fix pretty much anything that's
wrong with your press, level the platen, adjust ink
roller height, mount tympan and solve just about any
problem that's preventing your press from printing
as it should.
|
$150
|
yes
|
Excelsior Press 101
|
4 hours - Introduction to setting up
and printing on the Kelsey Excelsior Press -
your press or ours. Locking up the form.
Setting make ready and gauge pins.
Building a frisket. Ink up and print!
|
$150
|
yes
|
Hand Typesetting 101
|
4 hours - Set some type, print a poem
or a card - what ever you want - on one of the
platen presses or Vandercooks
|
$150
|
yes
|
Typesetting
|
4+ hours of Hand Composition, Ludlow
Slug Casting, Linotype/Intertype basic operation
& form makeup
|
$150
|
on hold for 2012
|
One
day
Intro to Letterpress
|
4+
hours hands-on printing on a variety of presses
Make frame-able prints from engravings on the Vandercook.
Set some hand type. Proof it on the Vandercook. Mix some ink. Print 50 or more cards or sheets
on a hand-fed platen press - Pilot, Pearl, Chandler & Price, Golding "Official", Victor
or Kelsey.
|
$150 |
spring/summer
|
Vandercook
Flatbed
cylinder
Press work
|
4+
hours printing on the Vandercook Model 4
and 1914 Vandercook Model 17 Proof Press
and Vandercook Model 99 galley proofer |
$150 |
spring/summer |
C&P
Platen
Presswork
|
4+
hours maintenance, adjustments and hands-on
printing on the 10x15 C&P
|
$150
|
yes |
Heidelberg Windmill Presswork
|
4+ hours maintenance,
adjustments and hands-on printing on the 10x15
Heidelberg Windmill Platen Press
|
$150 |
yes |
Colt's Armory Press work
|
4+ hours hands-on printing on the
10x15 Colt's Armory Press
|
$150
|
soon
|
Bench
Top
Printing
|
4+
hours hands-on printing on a Kelsey or Golding Official Table
Top platen press
(C&P Old Style Pilot Press to be available
soon)
|
$150
|
yes |
Typesetting and printing
|
4+ hours of hand and/or machine
composition and printing on any equipment listed
abovel
|
$150
|
yes
|
Print YOUR JOB*
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Bring your paper, photo-polymer
plates or metal engravings, and/or set some type and
use our ornaments and presses to PRINT YOUR OWN
CLIENT PROJECT.
* Note: Printing your own client project
can be a bit tricky. Things can take longer than
expected; things can go wrong - just like in your
own studio. PYOP requires planning and pre-visit
discussion regarding what you would like to do.
Multiple colors, front and back printing, for
example, should not be attempted in one day. Some
work may require two days. The ink must dry before
printing a second color or side. Call to discuss
908 627-2730
|
$50/hour
or by job estimate
|
yes
|
MISC
|
The
Practice of Printing
by R.W.Polk
|
High
School/Trade School Text book
THE classic printer's manual
|
$45
|
0 3
|
Kelsey's Printer's
Guide
|
An excellent, clean 8
1/2 x 11 reproduction (by Thomas Roberson - the
Scan
Wizard) of Kelsey's famous printing course -
more readable than the original!
|
$16
|
yes
|
Kelsey's Printer's
Guide |
Original print (by
Kelsey) of the small sized printer's Guide
|
$12
|
1
|
Consulting, Training,
Tutoring
|
customized to your
needs - at my shop or yours
|
$85/hour
|
yes
|
Photo polymer
Platemaking
and printing
|
One-day Seminar
- make, print from (and take home) your own
photopolymer plates
- from our stock art negatives or from your original
art
- traditional wooden engraving mounting bases,
NAGraphics magnetic bases
or the premier and perfectly machined Boxcar Press
bases available.
|
$250
|
call
for availability
|
ON-SITE REPAIR , SET UP &/OR ADJUSTMENT
|
|
On-Site Repair,
Set-Up &/or Adjustment - Or tutoring on your
press in your shop
|
$85/hour
|
plus travel
|
Presses & Equipment available
- Kelsey Excelsior, Heidelberg Windmill, Chandler
& Price, Vandercook Presses & other tools and
machinery for Sale
* KIT - C&P - includes 6 wedge quoins, (with key or
shooting stick) reglet, gauge
pins, starter font of wood
furniture, tympan packing.
* KIT - Heidelberg - high speed
quoins with wrench, reglet, furniture, packing as
above.
* KIT -
Kelsey Presses - one set of tympan
sheets, 3x5, 5x8 or 6x10 furniture
starter kit, reglet, steel chase bars, gauge pins
* "SOON" means that the press is in the shop and
is scheduled for restoration
Excelsior Press
USED presses, restored to good operating
condition.
note: These are
NOT The fully repainted Restorations
shown on our
restorations page
We print with any of these presses before
it is sold.
|
DESCRIPTION |
DETAILS |
PRICE
(press
only)
|
ROLLERS
& TRUCKS
|
KIT*
|
awaiting
restoration
|
AVAILABLE* |
Packing & Crating or loading
|
Kelsey Excelsior |
size 3x5 |
$650 |
incl.
|
$90 |
9
|
n/a |
$40 |
Kelsey
Hand
Press
|
size 5x8 |
$1350 |
incl. |
$90 |
6
|
n/a |
$50 |
Kelsey Hand Press |
size 6x10 |
$1750 |
incl. |
$90 |
3
|
sold |
$60 |
C&P Pilot
Press |
6x10, side-lever |
$2750 |
incl. |
$90 |
4
|
sold |
$75 |
Chandler & Price |
8x12 New Series |
$1250-$1750
|
extra |
$90 |
3
|
2-soon |
$125 |
Chandler & Price |
10x15 New
Series |
$1500 |
extra |
$90 |
1
|
sold
|
$150 |
Heidelberg
Windmill |
10x15
|
$4500 |
incl. |
$90 |
1
|
1 |
$125 |
Vandercook |
Model 4 - in restoration |
$10,000
|
extra |
$125 |
|
sold
|
$125 |
Challenge
Proof Press
|
12x18 - in restoration
|
$tbd |
extra |
125 |
1
|
not yet |
$125 |
Mini
Vandercook "Showcard"
Proof Press
|
Prints
sheet to
8 x 11" |
$625 |
none |
|
1
|
sold |
n/a |
various
Vandercook Galley Proof Presses
|
|
$450-650
|
none
|
|
5
|
to be
restored
|
|
Hammond
Glider Trim-o-Saw
|
in like-new
condition
|
$950 |
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yes
|
tbd
|
moving/shipping
available.
Other presses are currently scheduled for
restoration.Check back or inquire please.
|
|
Other
Table Top Presses - Fully
Restored
- by Lou in
Pawtucket, Rhode Island ~~
Photo gallery of Lou's
Restorations
* note: 6/15/15 -
After nearly ten years restoring
presses, Lou has retired from
press restoration and no longer restores
and sells presses.
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|
|
More....
SEE BELOW FOR OTHER PRESSES
FOR SALE BY PRIVATE OWNERS AROUND THE COUNTRY
|
|
Numbering
Machines
DESCRIPTION |
DETAILS |
PRICE |
AVAILABLE |
Roman, forward
|
|
$25 |
2
|
|
Numbering Machine Photo to come
|
Miscellaneous Other Items
DESCRIPTION |
DETAILS |
PRICE |
AVAILABLE
|
Ink Rollers |
12x18 C&P or Kluge |
$75 |
0
|
Books
|
Polk:Practice
Of Printing (1926)
|
$45
|
1
|
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Photos to come
|
Shipping
Please note that we may charge a separate fee for other
than USPS Flat-Rate packing, but will only charge you the
actual cost of shipping + insurance. (Insurance rate based upon
value of contents)
to keep things simple, where we can use USPS Flat Rate
or Regional Rate packaging, we just round up or down to
charge $5, $10 or $15 shipping - plus insurance where
appropriate.
*We
will be adding Regional Rate size and rate info to the
chart below.
(Outdated) Rates as of Aug, 2011
|
RATES CHANGE OVER
TIME....
|
Rates 2011
|
|
March, 2019 |
PACKING
|
small Flat Rate Box
|
|
|
1.10
|
|
medium/large Flat
Rate Box
|
$.30-$1.05
|
|
1.65-2.00
|
CRATING
|
items requiring
wooden crating
|
$15-$250*
|
|
$25-$250* |
Insurance
|
USPS insurance based
upon value of contents
|
$2 per
$100 value
|
|
???
|
USPS FLAT RATE
SHIPPING (August, 2011) - outdated
2-3 day delivery to 48 states
|
USPS
rate
|
We
Charge
|
international
rate**
|
|
Small FRB |
5-3/8" x 8-5/8" x 1-5/8" |
$ 4.85 |
$5.00
|
$11-13
|
$7.90
|
Medium
FRB |
11" x 8-1/2 x 5-1/2" or
13-5/8 x 11-7/8 x 3-3/8"
|
$ 10.20
|
$10.00
|
$25-42
|
$14.35
|
Large
FRB
|
12" x 12" x 5 1/2"
|
$13.95 |
15.00
|
$33-54
|
$19.95
|
Regional Rate
|
varies, but less than
Flat Rate
|
|
|
|
|
Type Cases -
shipped USPS, custom packed - $4.00 packing
|
|
|
2/3 size - 17x22"
|
1- $12.00 3+ /$8.00 each
|
5 lbs
|
$16
|
|
?
|
Full sized 18x33"
|
1- $15.00 3+ /$9.50 each |
9 lbs
|
$19
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Small Packages -
where cost is less than Flat or Regional Rates
|
$2.00-4.00 |
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|
|
* Other based upon
weight and dimensions & cost of packing
materials
|
|
|
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**
Overseas shipping is available, but it takes time, costs
more and can get complicated... We're not very experienced
(yet), but we'll do our best.
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