Josiah Wade rollers

Hello Ladies

I’m hoping someone out there can help. I have a new Arab press, A Josiah Wade from 1894. She was reclaimed and beautifully restored by the previous owner, who had rollers cast but had never printed with them. I was wondering if anyone had the same press of a similar age I might be able to check the measurements of the trucks and the rollers? I’m getting a ghosting image and I wonder whether the rubber used is too hard a grade and/or too big. The image is reprinting the impression as it returns over the printed plate and puts down a second image. Hope this makes sense and you’re able to help?

Many, many thanks in advance

Karen

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