Hey I’m in the exact same situation! I’m getting a C&P 8×12 as well and while I’ve used Vandercooks a lot am pretty new to C&Ps. I believe the counter that goes into the lock up is not meant to be printed onto your paper. I think you’re supposed to set them outside of the printing area. Didn’t even know these counters existed until I visited my press. The printer who’s selling it to me has a lot of accumulated materials he’s giving to me that I may not actually need but he wants to give to me because he won’t need them either.

For instance I’ll have a few extra lock ups I can sell and some extra lead strips (if you’re interested in doing lead type).

I don’t remember if there were any extra large counters. I think there may be one, if any. If I can get your email too I can send you the same set of photos I send Samantha and you can make a choice from there. I’d say the chance of finding one that fits your press from this set is pretty good though, being that we have the same model and size.

I’m not sure if these would be compatible with a Vandercook. I imagine they would work the same because they’re meant to work at type high just like anything else. As long as you don’t crush them too hard with the rollers it’d probably be fine.

I’ll send you an email with photos after I get them this Sunday! :]
Glad to help
Sarah

I’m actually acquiring a c&p soon and the seller is also giving me a ton of extras they just want gone. They’re actually giving me a few of these counters. Some of them are ones that go right into the lock up, so every time they’re pushed they count a print. I’m picking the press and equipment up on Sunday, I can take pictures of some of these if you’re interested in buying one.

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