Aussie Etching Press 14" - Gear Reduction #14-24

A small, compact press available in either direct drive or reduction drive. The bed plate is manufactured from a black laminate called “bakelite”, composed of laminated sheet with a synthetic resin formed into a dense laminate sheet, giving high compressive and durable strength, safer for the classroom compared to that of a steel bed.

DIRECT DRIVE MODELS. Driven by the Hand Wheel which connects directly to the bottom roller.

GEAR REDUCTION DRIVE. Reduction Drive presses use a roller chain drive, this has the advantage over a gear wheel because the chain wraps around the sprocket. Giving a ratio of 2.5:1. This makes it easier to drive the bed through the roller.

Top Roller 11.4cm dia.

Bed Plate 1.2cm thick
Lower Roller 8.9cm dia.

Bed Size 35.6 x 61cm
Hand Wheel 66cm

Weight: 30-35kg

Blankets, Lockable Castors and Stand sold seperately 

Generally at least two blankets are used in printing and sometimes as many as four. The number and thicknesses will be determined by the plate. A general rule is the finer the plate the finer the blanket and the more deeply bitten the plate then the thicker the blankets. The heaviest blanket should be placed closest to the roller with the finer blanket closer to the paper.

It is advised that blankets be hand washed gently using wool wash and warm water. To dry the blankets run them through the printing press to expel the majority of the water. Do not wring the felts as the are less durable when wet and may become damaged. Lay the felts on a flat surface between layers of blotter paper to finish drying. When drying felt etching blankets do not hang the felts on a clothes line or over an edge as this may damage the felts.

Blankets can be cut to preferable size using a straight edge and a strong sharp knife. However generally sugguested for professionals.

Lockable Castor- AECSTRC

Non stock item, can take time to come into our warehouse from manufacturer.