04.04.014
Whittington Press, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
FAG Swiss Proof 40
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.›
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.
About this press
Serial number
With current holder since
February 2012
Equipped with
LAR / Automatic wash up device incorporated in special drawer, lever operated ductor blade.
ME / Two speed power driven inking system with ink drum. Normal speed for printing. Acceleration for ink distribution and wash-up.
More info about the press
Other presses at this studio
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.
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Whittington Press, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
FAG Swiss Proof 52
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.›
Fag Swiss Proof 52 at the Whittington Press
View from above the wooden feed-board on the 52
Polyurethane rollers which we always prefer to rubber
A wood-engraver with block set up and ready to print
Hand set type ready to print
About this press
Serial number
06.01.046
With current holder since
1980
Equipped with
ME / Two speed power driven inking system with ink drum. Normal speed for printing. Acceleration for ink distribution and wash-up.
LAR / Automatic wash up device incorporated in special drawer, lever operated ductor blade.
More info about the press
Other presses at this studio
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.