My current book project is a short story I wrote in 14 vignettes. I'm printing this project on the Vandercook Universal III.
Book Project #2: A tale of a curmudgeon
First Printed Book from the Press
I printed my first small book project on the Chandler and Price. This project was my first attempt at producing an editioned book.
Progress During the Pandemic
The pandemic has come with some unusual changes in routine that have had many benefits in terms of making progress on my first book project.
Vandercook Universal III Repairs
Learning more about mechanics has been one of the surprising and wonderful aspects of working to get my printing press operation up and running. If I'm not actually able to practice printing, I'm at least learning how to repair and maintain the presses.
New Leather Belt for the C&P
My C&P press had an old car belt hooked up to the old motor, and the previous owner had put a ton of black electrical tape on one end of the motor to keep the belt from migrating off as it ran. In addition to replacing the motor and getting rid of that tape, we added a leather drive belt this week.
Bodleian Library at Oxford
One of the highlights from the trip to the UK was visiting the Bodleian Library and receiving a behind-the-scenes tour from rare books curator, Dr. Francesca Galligan.
Press Installation
Last week, the majority of the press equipment and type was moved from storage into the studio.
Mock-up Press Equipment Placement
Progress is being made! Here are photos of mock-ups of the press equipment. The Vandercook is on one side and the C&P is on the other.
Descriptive Biblography
Two weeks ago I took a course with the California Rare Book School at UCLA on the topic of descriptive bibliography.
Studio Construction Progress
Insulation is going into the studio this week.
