Boxcar offers the following info, which for obvious reasons, makes their plate sound like a better choice. I was just wondering if there’s a lady out there with the magnetized base to get their perspective. Thanks y’all. http://www.boxcarpress.com/boxcar-base/switching-from-magnetic.htm 

Thank you Samantha. I’ve tried them. Their entry level is $8,400. They used to carry one for $5k. A used one might be more in my price range.

I would try contacting someone at Boxcar Press. I bet they would have plenty of leads for you, since it’s what they are known for.https://boxcarpress.com/index.html Good luck!Samantha

Cool thanks! I’m using Ed Regan Printing Machinery Movers in Indiana who are a lot closer to me, but it’s always nice to have more resources for parts and fixing up presses. I’m going to probably have to do a major clean on my III to get him printing smoothly.

Not sure if this is too late, but you might want to contact the Hicks Brothers. We also have a Universal III and they fixed it up and moved it into our shop… they are the moving experts! (415) 575-0933. Lars.

Dave Churchman has all sorts of parts. Email him a photo @ churchmans@comcast.net.Good Luck.

I take a rag properly soaked, but not drenched in California wash, put it in a ball.Take the rag and quickly run it over my disc, then lay it flat on the disc.I run my rollers over the rag on the disc, slowly, back and forth about 4 times.I take another fesh rag, (fold it in 3 or 4) with California wash and wipe my rollers throughly without taking…[Read more]

disengage the letter press ink disk….. easy baby, yellow and blue magenta and yellow, beautiful things…

sure, just put two colors on the press BUT be sure to disengage the ratchet business that spins the ink disk. The ink disk must not turn. The longer the run, the more the colors blend x x rick

Hi Yajara! I am still waiting on the bolt. John doesn’t have the parts Pilot at his studio, but he travels to a place that has it once a week. He was very busy last week and didn’t get a chance to go up, but I should be hearing from him this week. I believe he said it would only be $20, but I will certainly let you know when he gives me the…[Read more]