Hi Christy, have you printed on these coasters yet?  I was just wondering how you found the quality, as I have seen so many conflicting opinions for this brand.  I’d hate to be stuck with 992 blank circles…   🙂   ~Marina.

Hi Ladies,Interesting and kind of funny….baby wipes are great, as are several commercial hand cleaners, but the funny part is that for years, when interviewing press operators, I would look for the “tell”—-an ink-stained thumb indicated experience!I’ve long-since gotten into the habit of using surgical gloves while cleaning equipment (or…[Read more]

Judith,I got your email and have sent you a message, thanks!

Great!

Sounds great! Thanks for your number, I just sent you mine too. I’ll be able to chat later this week. Let me know a good time to call. 🙂

Hello there!I’ll be in the area the same nights, flying into DesMoines from Seattle Wa on Wednesday. Do you want to pick me up and we can share gas from DesMoines to Mt Pleasant? Maybe split a room with the other woman looking to roomshare on Thursday through Sat?Feel free to call me at(360) 620-8967.Talk soon!Marit

Hi Marit! I’m driving to Iowa from Olympia! 360 represent! Ha. Anyway, let me know if you have any leads on roomshares. My number is 360-951-1391. -Judy

Hello everyone, I need a roomshare too. I’m driving from Olympia, WA. Anyone have any info for me? I am not familiar with this area at all. Let me know!

Thank you so much for joining! Sounds like you have the making of an excellent letterpress shop. 🙂

I can’t say about the bust issue but I find aprons that crisscross in back are way more comfortable than the ones with neck loops and waist ties. I modify any aprons I buy.  I can’t stand the feel of the neck loop so I cut the loop in the back center. Then I make some sort of little loop on the hip sides where the ties are attached (you can use a…[Read more]

Hi RajshelIf you are still in need of Tympan Paper, I have a large roll, 18″ wide that I am selling very cheap. It comes with the paper holder/cutter. I have photographs to view.Kenkaporath@shaw.ca

I believe Legion has them.  http://www.letterpresspaper.comGood luck!

Mary, it’s been a while since you posted this query.  It’s been almost a year, I am curious how you are doing.  Did you ever make the transition?-garyhttp://www.paperwrenpress.comhttp://www.gjohanson.blogspot.com

I almost always name my presses!  They are too important not to.  We name ships, aircraft, and if you go back to the early 1800s, in the days of the thwart-mounted 8-gauge bird guns of the Chesapeake, even the guns!  Even Swords received names! Oddly enough, my original 8×12 NS C&P that does yeoman duty is nameless. I never felt moved to name it…[Read more]

I am a professional painter and have painted a 12 x18 C&P. I would use a wire brush or sand paper to take off the oxidation. Wiping the metal down with lacquer thinner will take off any oil that might cause the paint not to adhere. Then I would prime with an oil-based primer specifically made for iron and finish with a high gloss oil enamel. I…[Read more]

Thanks Julie – Yes, my email is actually maritbockelie@gmail.com. I plan to stay Wednesday through Saturday night, but it still might work out to share a room. Let’s keep in touch!Marit

Hi Marit,Thanks for writing. I do have a contact for you for Mt. Pleasant and I will email you. If it doesn’t work out, you can room with me. I’m guessing that splitting the room might be about $90 for 3 nights.Julie