The Dickerson Combination Press that I recently purchased has a motor. I don’t think that the oil on the chain or in the gear box had been changed since it was originally purchased 40+ years ago. So I’ve decided to clean up the chain and replace the oil in the gear box.
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Outrigger Maintenance /
As part of the maintenance of the press that I purchased, I needed to clean and grease the outrigger wheels on the outrigger (extending arms that hold the press bed). This was essential to do so that the press bed would move easily when it was engaged in the rollers for printing.
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I finally got some flat files! It’s tough working in a tight space, but it will be convenient. Later on I’ll put the flat files on a stand to allow for storage underneath.
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Back in September I purchased some used printing equipment from another artist who had retired. The highlight of this is the Dickerson Combination Press which will allow me to print etchings, relief, and then remove the top roller to convert it for lithography (plate or stone).
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