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Hello - I recently purchased a Challenge Model A 3 sided trimmer with the 3 fixed blades. The cutter seems to be in good shape. I sharpened the knives, but the right side of a stack of paper cuts "skewed", badly "chamfered". Any ideas are welcome!! BG CostaRicaPrinter

Experienced "oldie" needed! I purchased an older O&M 18x22 Futura folder with steel rollers. All we print is regular paper (no glossy, etc). The machine runs and feeds great. On the second head all we do is one fold. I've adjusted the rollers as best as I can, but I still get erratic...

Hello all - we have purchased a vintage O&M folder in nice shape - all steel rollers, all manual functions. We haven't fed paper yet. We need advice on two main things: 1) the function of the "throw off wheel" in the input. It doesn't seem to be connected to anything. (Did it come loose?)...

360 registration - I've got about every model of AB Dick made. The "direct feed" system was made to be "good", not perfect. You will get "good" registration (around 1.5 to 2 mm) across a run if the following factors are met: 1) Assuming the press gears and general condition are sound...

Hello everyone. We have recently tried Kerley Ink's "Lithotrol" which stops ink emulsification. We are running our Kompac press with nice thin ink (that gave us toning before), and an AB Dick Superaquamatic system with thinned ink and MUCH LESS problems with dampening. Very little alcohol...

Crestline - you need to remove the unit and take it apart. The first time I did it I just placed everything in order - you can take fotos too. It isn't something impossible, just a pain. You'd better figure out how to do it, because this is a regular maintenance procedure for Crestlines! BG

For anyone out there using the AB Dick alcohol system with silvermaster plates. We always had a bit of a problem keeping them wet enough, had to use quite a bit of alcohol. Well, we found a solution! I finally obtained a gallon of Varn Pink Universal. I now use only 10% to 15% alcohol (we...

We have that same little Challenge, and I'm sure it is a much better deal. The cast iron frame and quality of the linkage will be much superior. It looks almost new, unless its been painted. Keep it oiled and clean and it will outlast you! BG

We have the "older" Rosback 880, (Big black button) and we bind thousands of books trimerstrally. It is a veritable tank. If the machine is used, you might need to look at some adjustments. But keep the chains, rollers and gears lubed and it will run forever. Also, the folks at Rosback are...

A question of the Challenge Model A 3 knife trimmer: Anyone have experience with the Challenge 12x12 3 knife trimmer cutting perfect bound books? We do short runs, some thick books, and would like to avoid our guillotine as it is easy to crush spines. I notice that the knives come straight...

Hello - I don't see why it wouldn't run it. We've run worse!

Hello Snoozer - 375 is a great machine, don't give up! I love mine. For feeding, you need to make sure the suckers are adjusted correctly in how far they go down. If you don't have a manual, you need to get one. You have to remove the operator side cover (small one by the feed lever) and...

Hi - I have both for my AB Dick presses. The Bigfoot have definite advantages - no extra hoses that are sort of a pain, and they work very well. The Surefoot are good and work well also, and if you don't have to switch from one press to another, (like I do) it is a good option. But the...

Snoozer - I just remembered another trick we sometimes use with our AB Dick 385 (no adjustable delivery either!) when we have paper that really "floats" a lot. Get a low powered fan, make some sort of little holder, and put it above the paper blowing down. We just fabricate a little carboard...

These folks have it. I don't think there is any hazmat fee for shipping. Search Results : Graphic Arts Supply, Online Store Bill