Letterpress Presses & Equipment

Old. Oily. Out of this world. Nothing compares to the beauty of these centuries old machines and the wonderfully textured work they produce.

Chandler & Price

Model: 12×18 Old Series
Serial No.: 22436

The latest addition to the studio is this well-cared for 12×18 C&P Old Series. Production of this model began around 1890 at the Chandler & Price Co. of Cleveland, Ohio. Based on the serial number cast into the bed of the press, this fine machine was built between 1896 and 1897.

This is the primary press used for almost all the jobs that are produced at Jazyrain. This press can print, die cut, score, and perforate, making it a very versatile piece of equipment.

The Miehle Vertical

Model: V36
Serial No.: V-140

Production of this press began in 1921 at The Miehle Printing Press & Manufacturing Company in Chicago, Illinois. This press is capable of printing at a rate of 3600 impressions per hour on a sheet of paper as large as 13 1/2″ x 20″.

The Miehle Vertical, so named because the cylinder travels vertically, is a whirlwind of motion in perfect harmony; a living testament to the ingenuity of the Industrial Age.

This press gives the print shop the capability of printing high quantity runs on larger press sheets.

GEM Paper Cutter

Model: Unknown
Serial No.: Unknown

This paper cutter dates back to about the 1890's and is the oldest piece of equipment in the shop. With a 32″ knife, this guillotine will slice through the old phone directory as if it were a pat of warm butter.

The brass plate mounted on the frame states: "New Series, GeoH. Sanborn, New York, Howard Iron Works, Buffalo NY"

Challenge Paper Drilling Machine

Style: M
No.: 3184

A vintage paper drill; great for drilling holes for binding, eyelets, or even a design element on its own.

Standard Hole Sizes
1/8″ (.125″)
7/32″ (.21875″)
1/4″ (.25″)
5/16″ (.3125″)
11/32″ (.34375″)
13/32″ (.40625″)

Lassco Corner Rounder

Model: 50
Serial No.: 3615

Another vintage piece of equipment that does exactly as its name implies.

Standard Corner Radius:
1/8″ (.125″)
1/4″ (.25″)
3/8″ (.375″)