Model: FAG Swiss Proof 40
Studio: Whittington Press, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
SP-40 in position at the Press…
…and where we found it - at the back of an artists shed!
Both rollers had melted over the bed and the metal had rusted badly.
Every part was dismantled and cleaned thoroughly
The metal rollers have 'pitted' and some marks have been left on the bed after sanding though to touch it feels smooth.
Pat Randle on the FAG Swiss Proof 40: ‹The 04.04.014 was moved to Whittington from a nearby shed. We have spent some time working on de-rusting and cleaning each component to get it back to full working order. We are currently waiting for 3-phase to be installed before using for the first time in 20 years.›
About this press
| Serial number: | 04.04.014 |
| Standard equipment: | – |
| Optional equipment: | LAR, ME |
| Built/delivered in: | not known |
| Originally delivered to: | not known |
| With actual holder since: | February 2012 |
| Other presses at this studio: | FAG Swiss Proof 52 |
About ‹Whittington Press›
The Whittington Press was started in 1971 by John and Rose Randle and has now published over 400 books, including 30 editions of its yearly journal, Matrix. The Press employs a monotype operator for 2 days a week and a variety of engravers and artists have access to the machinery.
webpage: www.whittingtonpress.com
Model: FAG Swiss Proof 52
Studio: Whittington Press, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Pat Randle on the FAG Swiss Proof 52: ‹This Press is in use every day at Whittington for the production of books, posters and all general 'jobbing' work. The Press is also used by local artists who use it to edition wood-engravings and lino cuts.›
About this press
| Serial number: | 06.01.046 |
| Standard equipment: | ME |
| Optional equipment: | LAR |
| Built/delivered in: | not known |
| Originally delivered to: | not known |
| With actual holder since: | 1980 |
| Other presses at this studio: | FAG Swiss Proof 40 |
About ‹Whittington Press›
The Whittington Press was started in 1971 by John and Rose Randle and has now published over 400 books, including 30 editions of its yearly journal, Matrix. The Press employs a monotype operator for 2 days a week and a variety of engravers and artists have access to the machinery.
webpage: www.whittingtonpress.com