Floor-standing Model Artist’s Etching Press

A professionally designed hand-operated press, individually built by an experienced, qualified craftsman.

Of robust construction designed to give years of quality use for artists and students alike. This is an excellent press for the money and can be purchased with confidence.

All presses sold to date have been purchased by professional artists. All feedback has been positive expressing satisfaction with the purchase.

The press being auctioned is identical, apart from minor modifications, to the machine shown in the photograph.


Specifications
Bed: 12mm laminex,
Dimensions of bed: 80cms x 1.60 metres. Longer beds up to 2.4 metres can be supplied on request at extra charge
Height of bed from floor: 80cm
Rollers: welded construction and precision machined at approximately
165 mm diameter heavy-walled steel piping.
Centre shaft 42mm diameter shafting supported at both ends with heavy steel discs with two spaced support discs in each roller to prevent flexing of axle shaft.
Roller surfaces protected against rust.
Roller Bearings: 35mm self aligning ball races.
Driving system: Approximately 5:1 sprocket and chain reduction.

Pick-up preferred but shipping can be arranged at buyer's expense.
For long distance haul, especially between South and North Islands, packaging within a crate is recommended, at buyer's expense.