Galleon Halfwood Press

9" wide bed for hand printmaking

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  • Crafted in hardwoods, cladding on steel frame and handcrafted base.

  • Gears provide user with 3:1 ratio advantage.

  • Press comes with blankets, test plate, Book, DVD and User's Manual.

  • Bronze guides and fine-threaded screws for a smooth pressure adjustment.

  • Polycarbonate bed rides on 12 ball bearing rollers.

See the video below and email ritchie@emeralda.com 

This is a Galleon Halfwood Press, Model No. 9, produced by Emeralda Works, Seattle WA USA. Designed by Bill Ritchie, a professional printmaker. This press is for hand printing plates up to 8" wide in the intaglio or low relief manner. Email inquiries will be answered promptly.

Specifications-ROLLERS: 2 1/4" x 9" top and bottom; BED: 5/16" x 9" x 26"; OVERALL LENGTH: 27"; OVERALL WIDTH: 13 3/4"; OVERALL HEIGHT: 15"; WEIGHT: 50 lbs.; DRIVE WHEEL: 12" diameter stainless steel; GEAR RATIO: 3:1; WOODS: Oak, ipe, walnut and others in details. (Page under construction - please send email for update).

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