I have a clamshell diecutter in my shop as well as a Heidelber KSB Cylinder, and this is exactly how we set up our printed stocks for diecutting except that a large piece of carbon paper is used to directly imprint that piece of paper on the clamshell's platen. Then the holding paper or as you called pins are adjusted minutely until it gives the exact registration as the cutting/creasing marks on that back paper.
It's fantastic to know that these incredible old machines continue to find life (and relevance) in a largely digital world! Thanks for sharing your setup.
Thanks for preparing this vid. I noticed your impression throw off lever works opposite of every other C&P I know of. perhaps the main shaft in the bed of the press is installed incorrectly. Also, we always located the quoins opposite of the gauge pins/guides…..top and right side.
The throw off lever used to work like “normal” but there were some issues with part of the driveshaft and the only way to get it to behave was to reverse the action of the lever. It’s not going to win best of show at a press competition (if only there was such a thing!) but it prints beautifully and gets a lot of use by the students so we put up with the quirks. Thanks for your comment.
hi! what is the width of the ruler you used to make the cuts in the tympan? i've been struggling with registration and this video is so helpful! would love to find a ruler like that.
The little ruler I use is 1.5cm/15mm wide, or just under 5/8". Believe it or not, this ruler was the prize in a "Christmas Cracker" several years ago. It popped out and I was like, oh my! This is going to be perfect! If you happen to be in Canada or the US, Lee Valley Tools makes a nice 6" long, thin metal ruler that is about 1mm thinner, but does the trick nicely.
Where can seasoned letterpress operators find letterpress shops apply their skills. I'm in Pittsburgh Pa. and our letterpress shops are highly specialized and aren't hiring talent.
Hi Joseph, I am afraid I can't really help. While I am using and teaching on these amazing old machines, it is always in the context of training young artists to "make art". It's a related, but different approach than those working in more commercial environments. I wish you luck.
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Excellent demonstration and talk. Thank you!
Reminds me of my dad's letterpress he had in our basement back in the 1960s. He ran a small printing business and I remember that press well.
Very nicely explained!
I have a clamshell diecutter in my shop as well as a Heidelber KSB Cylinder, and this is exactly how we set up our printed stocks for diecutting except that a large piece of carbon paper is used to directly imprint that piece of paper on the clamshell's platen. Then the holding paper or as you called pins are adjusted minutely until it gives the exact registration as the cutting/creasing marks on that back paper.
It's fantastic to know that these incredible old machines continue to find life (and relevance) in a largely digital world! Thanks for sharing your setup.
Fascinating, Thanks.
Awesome, thank you!
🎉🎉excelente ....la tipografía nos une con el origen de la educación
Good job
Eu tenho uma tipografia, uma máquina igual a sua. Trabalho até hoje. Parabéns
Thanks for preparing this vid. I noticed your impression throw off lever works opposite of every other C&P I know of. perhaps the main shaft in the bed of the press is installed incorrectly. Also, we always located the quoins opposite of the gauge pins/guides…..top and right side.
The throw off lever used to work like “normal” but there were some issues with part of the driveshaft and the only way to get it to behave was to reverse the action of the lever. It’s not going to win best of show at a press competition (if only there was such a thing!) but it prints beautifully and gets a lot of use by the students so we put up with the quirks. Thanks for your comment.
varey good sar 👌👌👌🥰🥰👍👍
Eu tenho uma tipografia e trabalho com ela até hoje
hi! what is the width of the ruler you used to make the cuts in the tympan? i've been struggling with registration and this video is so helpful! would love to find a ruler like that.
The little ruler I use is 1.5cm/15mm wide, or just under 5/8". Believe it or not, this ruler was the prize in a "Christmas Cracker" several years ago. It popped out and I was like, oh my! This is going to be perfect! If you happen to be in Canada or the US, Lee Valley Tools makes a nice 6" long, thin metal ruler that is about 1mm thinner, but does the trick nicely.
Ah a Rotring!
Where can seasoned letterpress operators find letterpress shops apply their skills. I'm in Pittsburgh Pa. and our letterpress shops are highly specialized and aren't hiring talent.
Hi Joseph, I am afraid I can't really help. While I am using and teaching on these amazing old machines, it is always in the context of training young artists to "make art". It's a related, but different approach than those working in more commercial environments. I wish you luck.
Why am I watching this
I can’t understand why someone **wouldn’t** watch this so I’m probably not the person to ask!