https://ladiesofletterpress.com/members/jdavidbrewer/activity/ Activity feed for J. David Brewer. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:22:04 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 723a8ed5a8ea29e6f864824ca43a6640 https://ladiesofletterpress.com/topic/part-of-c-and-p-8x12-platen-press/#post-2942 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:08:39 -0500 Reply by David Brewer on November ? It looks like the key stock that you need……measure it (probably 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch).  Try an electric motor service type of business or a machinist.  It’s not a big deal. You may need to do the tapering/shaping by yourself on a grinder, but it’s a learning experience../…good luck….db

]]> 4f38a131f1dbcf5247fc6af1f401fa25 https://ladiesofletterpress.com/activity/p/63/ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:14:06 -0500 @kellymyny G’day Kelly;
I guess you and I joined at the same time.  The above says that you are in the process of acquiring a C&P 10 x15.  I wish you well.  I only just cleaned up and reassembled an 8×12 C&P New Style and am awaiting new rollers.  I’m looking forward to trying to use this press.  The only platen type press I’ve used is my litt…[Read more]

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