This summer we were offered a fully functioning Original Heidelberg letterpress, often referred to as a windmill, because of it’s unique automated paper handling system. This Press, manufactured in 1956 is prized by letterpress shops for it’s capabilities and the quality of its output. The press weighs 2300 lbs. All we had to do was to move it from a basement through a yard and unload it at the Red Onion. Since the press is too large for our operation, we are offering it to the printmaking and letterpress community for $1500 or best offer.
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Waiting for our move...
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Easing it through the door with an inch to spare
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Starting down the hill, very slowly!!
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Checking the load balance
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going up the tilt trailer
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Keeping it from tipping over
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Lashing it down fore and aft...
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Ready to ride!
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Our donor takes a final look at the press
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The moving crew take a bow.