Mini Halfwood Etching Press
for hand printmaking

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Felt blankets, copper plate, User's Manual, Story book and DVD included (See more) Crafted in ironwood (on steel frame) and other hand rubbed hardwoods (See end view) Bronze guides and fine-threaded screws for a smooth pressure adjustment (See close-up) Both steel rollers are mounted on precision sealed ball bearings Lightweight polycarbonate bed rides on 12 ball bearing rollers

This is a Mini Halfwood Press, Model No. 6, produced by 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. Visit the snapshot gallery for scenes of the press and artist in action. Look for demonstrations and The Halfwood News.

Specifications-ROLLERS: 1.5" x 5.75" top and bottom; 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: Ironwood on steel, walnut base and hood .

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