Etching Press

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How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

An insight into the conversion of an old

Ewbank Mangleinto an

INTAGLIO ETCHING PRESSa project for www.art-domain.co.uk

How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

Important notice!

it is essential for anyone considering such a project, to consult a qualified engineer before proceeding!

How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

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How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

introduction . . . . .

fig2

theEwbankmangle

How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

Sketch Showing Main Features Of The Etching Press

How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

Dismantling the Ewbank Mangle

How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

fig 3The Ewbank Mangle

Dismantling The Mangle . . . . continued . . .

A health & safety-conscious approach to the dismantling of the unit with the help of a colleague was essential!

How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

Side-Frame & Print-Bed Rail Assembly

side-frame and channel assembly

How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

Top Roller Assembly

Top roller assembly

Side Frame

How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

Fabrication Of Top Roller Guides

Upper Roller Guide Unit

Roller Guide Shafts

How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

Top Roller-Guide Assembly . . .continued.

Guide & Guide-shafts on Side-Frame

How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

Lower Bush Assembly

Lower Roller/Bush Assembly

How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

Roller Pressure Control Assembly

Pressure Adjustment Control

How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

The Etching Press Bed

The 18mm MDF Printer Bed Assembly

How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

Timber Base Construction

How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

How it all finally came together!

How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

The Finished Etching Press

Guide-Block Diagram With Dimensions

Guide Block Diagram - notes

How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

Materials & Resources

How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

a project for

www.art-domain.co.uk

end

How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle