Mariner Halfwood Etching Press

for hand printmaking

Crafted out of ironwood (on steel frame) and hand-rubbed hardwoods. Gears provide user with 8:1 ratio advantage (See gearbox) Press  comes with blankets, test plate and  User's Manual (See Details). Bronze guides and fine-threaded screws for a smooth pressure adjustment(See close-up) Polycarbonate bed rides on 12 ball bearing rollers Information: ritchie@emeralda.com

This is a Mariner Halfwood Press, Model No. 12, produced by Emeralda Works, Seattle WA USA. Designed by Bill Ritchie, a professional printmaker. This press is for hand printing plates up to 12" wide in the intaglio or low relief manner. Email inquiries will be answered promptly.

Specifications-ROLLERS: 3" x 12" top and bottom; BED: 1/2" x 12" x 34"; OVERALL LENGTH: 36"; OVERALL WIDTH:  20"; OVERALL HEIGHT: 20"; WEIGHT: 102 lbs.; DRIVE WHEEL: 16" diameter stainless steel; GEAR RATIO: two available - 8:1; WOODS: Mahogany with ironwood details.

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