Things You Use
Various working tools found around the press and in the pressroom.
These are available at the Store or may be ordered online.
See end of page for ordering instructions.
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The SL-Code number and name of the item will appear when your cursor hovers over the image.
GAUGE PINS & MEASURING TOOLS
SL-1B
Henry Elliptical Gauge Pins
The polymer and metal fabricated pins are designed so that slight changes in register can be made by loosening the pin's top nut, and rotating the body slightly to advance or recede to get the paper in register on the platen. The pins come in sets of three in a matchbook-style package which includes instructions for their use.
Set of Three / $33.00
SL-01
Henry Compressible Gage Pins
For use with Boxcar Base and photo-polymer plates. Also ideal on table top proof presses as register guides.
Package of 12 / $10.30
SL-08
6” Pocket Ruler
6" ruler with 6/12 point & inches.
Adjustable clip for centering copy left/right, checking for squareness. Per our supplier, this line gauge no longer made with pica/points included.
$7.50 each
SL-11
P-22 Type Gauge Multi-Tool
For easy sorting of type and spacing. Features 6/12 pt pica scale on one edge; with notched spaces to identify point sizes. Type High gauge at bottom.
$15.50 each
SL-13
18” Line Gauge
18" line gauge. Front - 6/12 point & inches; Reverse: metric & points. Per our supplier, this line gauge no longer made with pica/points included.
$16.70
SL-14
Thompson Wood Line gauge
12” Line Gauge
Front:
6/12 point and inches.
$10.80 each
Limited Quantity
SL-07
12” Line Gauge
12" line gauge. Front - 6/12 point & inches; Reverse: metric & points. Per our supplier, this line gauge no longer is made with pica/points included.
$12.75 each
BRUSHES, MALLETS & PLANERS
SL-05
Wash-up Brush
For removing ink from plates and type during wash-up. Made from horsehair. Also available with brass wire center. Ask for details
$15.75 each
SL-15A
Wood Mallet - New
Head - 2 3/4" x 5 1/2"
Handle - 10" +/-
Hand-crafted at a
Summer Workshop
$15.00 each
Limited quantity
SL-16A
Planer - Mini - New
1 7/8" x 3" x 1 1/2"
Made at Thompson Cabinet
$15.00 each
No longer available
SL-16B
Planer - Cylinder Press
New
3" x 7" x 1 3/4"
Made at Thompson Cabinet
$20.00
Limited Quantity
SL-17A
Planer - Short [1/2 length]
Used
3 1/4" x 4" +/- x 2 3/4"
Bottom sanded; fresh,
smooth surface. Tops
dressed as needed
$14.00 each
Limited Quantity
SL-17B
Planer - Standard
Used - [full length]
3 1/4" x 8" +/- x 2 3/4"
Bottom sanded; fresh,
smooth surface
$21.00 each
Limited Quantity
CLEANING ITEMS
SL-10
Polishing/Cleaning Block
Ideal for polishing type, icons; brass, copper and metal plates. Restores surfaces to pristine printing condition.
$11.75 each
SL-06
Plastic Solvent
Container
Pint container. Comes with flip-up/down nozzle for secure seal.
No leak, air tight.
$4.00 each
SL-33
P-22 Vacuum Attachment
This vacuum nozzle attachment allows light materials to be sucked up while leaving the
type in place. One size fits most vacuums.
$15.50 each
SET-UP TOOLS
SL-03
Tweezers
For picking up type,
removing leads,
quads and thins.
$10.30 each
SL-04
Ink Knife
Wood handle, flexible 4" x 1.5" blade.
$15.95 each
SL-09
Magnets
Used to secure type, ornaments, forms, chases, and plates on press beds and galleys.
$7.50 each
On back order
SL-27
Folding Bone
6”
For hand folding, bindery work
$9.55 each
“KEYS” AND VIEWING ITEMS
SL-23B
LT High Speed Key (New)
Newly manufactured for
Letterpress Things from
high quality steel stock.
$46.00 each
SL-22C
Wickersham Key
Right Angle
Round stock bent to 90egrees; Short end machined to fit a Wickersham Quoin. 5 1/2" handle.
$24.00 each
Limited Quantity
SL-22B
Wickersham Key
Used — Converted
Formerly a 3" Wedge Key; shank has been machined to fit a Wickersham Quoin.
$30.00 each
Presently none on hand
SL-32
Circle Loupe
New
Made by Carson Co - 10 X
$18.35 each
SL-31
Linen Tester
New
1" lenses - 6X with LED light
and black case
$19.35 each
OTHER USEFUL AND FAMILIAR ITEMS
SL-21
Cotton String
6” ball, 8 Ply
Light bindery work, tying up forms
$14.50 each
SL-36
.918 Decal
$2.00 each
On order
SL-100 Letterpress Things Gift Certificate
Available in any amount for supplies, type, equipment, etc. It can be used in the store or applied to email orders. Call or email with the desired amount, who it's "To" and "From," your mailing address and your Paypal address. It will be mailed back to you First Class, postage paid.
To order. . .
Email letterpressthings@gmail.com
with the SL-Code(s) you are interested in purchasing.
Be sure to include your mailing address. We’ll reply with an email
confirming the order total, postage cost and payment instructions.
Please DO NOT submit payment until you
receive a confirmation email. Thank you!