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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GAUGE PINS & MEASURING TOOLS

SL-1B Henry Elliptical Gauge Pins 4/11/23

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 GAUGE PIN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 (Full Length-Used)

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

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

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

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

SL-03
Tweezers

For picking up type,
removing leads,
quads and thins.

$10.30 each

SL-04 Ink Knife

SL-04
Ink Knife 

Wood handle, flexible 4" x 1.5" blade.

$15.95 each


SL-09 Magnets

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

SL-27
Folding Bone
6”

For hand folding, bindery work

$9.55 each


“KEYS” AND VIEWING ITEMS

SL-23B LT HIGH SPEED KEY (NEW)

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

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)

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 Loop (New)

SL-32
Circle Loupe
New

Made by Carson Co - 10 X

$18.35 each


SL-31 Linen Tester (New)

SL-31
Linen Tester
New

1" lenses - 6X with LED light
and black case

$19.35 each

 

OTHER USEFUL AND FAMILIAR ITEMS

SL-01 Henry Compressible Gauge Pins

SL-21
Cotton String
6” ball, 8 Ply

Light bindery work, tying up forms

$14.50 each

SL-36 .918 Decal

SL-36
.918 Decal

$2.00 each
On order


SL-100 Letterpress Things Gift Certificate

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!