Hi Melissa, I order my custom die plates through Key Dies in PA. (http://keydies.com/industry_letterpress.htm) They are really great to work with and willing to work with a beginner and walk you through the process of how to order, when it comes to all the technical specifications. They also have a fast turn-around time for some fairly complex…[Read more]

Hi Melissa, recently ordered a 6″ circle die from Midwest Dies out of Wisconsin. They have an online quote generator, quick work-around time, and were easy to work with. Hope this helps!Kim

Good morning are you still looking for a home for the GoldingThank you Tonya

I’d go ahead and get a 12×18 if I had no barriers. If you’re comfortable with a machine of that size, I think it’ll totally be worthwhile. The printing area and strength of the press will be nice to have around, even if it is a giant beast of a machine. 🙂

Were you able to find a Chase for your Craftsman? I am looking for one as well and wanted to know where the best place would be.

Glad I’m not the only one doing them by hand 🙂

I’ve heard a few people say they use the AccuCut Craft machines, but I haven’t tried them myself. I’m still cutting them by hand :/ lol! 

Hello Michael,Thanks a lot for your answer and your advices, i was most interested in buying a platen press as a chandler and similar,it would be more compatible with my business (wedding announcement, post cards, visit cards). Great to have an other point of view!About how to managing a business i don’t find anyone to exchange with me by mail, if…[Read more]

Perhaps the more important question to ask is what am I interested in printing/think I can make a living printing.  Are you looking at wedding/stationery?  Broadsides/posters?  Business cards etc??Surprised your friends didn’t gush about Vandercooks, since that seems to be a very popular press.  The FAG is the Swiss version of the Van…[Read more]

Hi Kristina,My name is Leigh and Letterpress is completely new to me.  I am feeling an obsession beginning to grown and am excited to learn more.   I do think you may be a bit “crazy” but, in a kind, caring “kind of way” to let go of your press 🙂  I don’t live especially close to you, but this may be something worth the journey.   Is it possi…[Read more]

I live in Virginia, unfortunately. I don’t even live in NoVa. If I lived closer, I would be so excited to borrow your press! I’d happily make room for such a thing in my workshop; it would be good friends with my Pilot and my Showcard, I’m sure. Alas, I’m not close enough!

Hi Kristina,i’m interested but i come from far far far away.. so let me know if you change your mind ;)Have a nice day.Marion

Not dumb! I dampen Lettra sometimes to help with ink saturation–a damp sheet will require less ink and the solids will be more so. All I do is get a giant bag, spray inside it with water, and then spray every second or third sheet with water on both sides as I stack them in the bag. Then I seal up the bag, and put something heavy on top of the…[Read more]

hi my name is preston verrine i’am a member of ladies of letterpress i have that part you are looking for it;s call a bale shutter. keeps the packing from sliping do you still need one take a closeup picture of the board they make 3 different models for 10×15 platen presses c&p kluges,vandercooks etc.or call 202-436-4432 i can ship it to you

or call me at 3 14 7 95 8 368.

Use the hyphen between golding and guru, not an underline.

I’ve tried emailing but the email address is coming back invalid? 

Yes, this press is still available.Email me at golding-guru@sbcglobal.net