Pram Halfwood Etching Press

PressGhost feature - microchip-based printmaking information connect to computers Crafted in hand rubbed hardwoods Synchronized pressure screws for uniform pressure adjustment Both steel rollers are mounted on precision sealed ball bearings Lightweight rack-driven polycarbonate bed rides on 12 ball bearing rollers

This is a Pram Halfwood Press, produced for Emeralda Works, Seattle. Designed by Bill Ritchie, a professional printmaker, it's for the artist who likes to travel, do fairs, and provide educational demonstrations, this fully-functional bench top press is for hand printing plates up to 5" wide in the intaglio or low relief manner.

See the 2012 User Manual (PDF)

Specifications-ROLLERS: 1.5" x 5.75" top and bottom; RACK-DRIVEN BED: 1/4" x 6" x 13"; OVERALL LENGTH: 17"; OVERALL WIDTH:  9"; OVERALL HEIGHT: 10.5"; WEIGHT: 12 lbs.; DRIVE WHEEL: 8" diameter stainless steel; WOODS: walnut base and hood .

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