Print Supplies

Various tools and items found in the pressroom for
pre-press, print or after-print purposes.
Available at the Store or here online.

See end of page for ordering instructions.

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GAUGE PINS & MEASURING TOOLS

SL-1A
Henry Compressible Gage Pins
For use with Boxcar Base and photo-polymer plates. Also ideal on table top proof presses as register guides.
Package of 12 / $12.00

 

SL-1A Henry Compressible Gage Pins 10/9/24

 

SL-1B
Henry Elliptical Gauge Pins
Polymer/metal fabricated pins designed with locking top nut for quick register adjustment. Pins come in matchbook-style package with instructions for their use.
Set of Three / $34.00

 

SL-1B Henry Elliptical Gauge Pins 10/9/24

 

SL-01C
Paw Claws Gauge Pins
Custom-designed for ease of use, quick insertion and accurate registration.
Package includes Two sets of Three Units / $21.00

 

SL-01C Paw Claws Gauge Pins 10/9/24

 

SL-01D
Adjustable Quad Guides
New, updated version of the ever popular adjustable quad registration guide with quick, positive lockup.

Set of Three / $43.50
Limited quantities available at this time.

 

SL-01D Adjustable Quad Guides

 

SL-08
Pocket Line Gauge
6" ruler with 6/12 point & inches. Adjustable clip for centering copy left/right, checking for squareness. Per our supplier, gauge no longer made with pica/points on reverse side.
$8.00 each

 

SL-08 Pocket Line Gauge

 

SL-11
Multi-Tool Gauge
For easy sorting of type, quads and spacers. Features 6/12 pt pica scale on one edge; with notched spaces to identify point sizes. Type High gauge at bottom.
$15.50 each

 

SL-11 Multi-Tool Gauge

 

SL-14A
Thompson Wood Line Gauge
12” Line Gauge w/6-12 points and inches.
$10.00 each
Limited Quantity

 

SL-14A Thompson Wood Line Gauge

 

SL-07A
12” Line Gauge
12" line gauge. Front side - inches and agate.
Reverse: 6/12 PT and Individual Points
$17.00 each

 

SL-07A 12” Line Gauge

 

SL-07B
18” Line Gauge
18" line gauge. Front side - inches and agate. Reverse: 6/12 PT and Individual Points
$18.00 each

 

SL-07B 18” Line Gauge

 

BRUSHES, MALLETS & PLANERS

SL-05A
Wash-up Brush
For removing ink from plates and type during wash-up. Made from horsehair.
Also available with brass wire center — SL-05B - Ask for details.
$18.00 each

 

SL-05A Wash-up Brush

 

SL-15
Mallet
Head - 2 3/4" x 5 1/2" +/-. Handle - 10" +/-. Hand-crafted.
$15.00 each
Limited quantity

 

SL-15 Mallet

 

SL-16A
Planer — Cylinder — New
3" x 7" x 1 3/4" Made at Thompson Cabinet
$15.00
Limited Quantity

 

SL-16A Planer — Cylinder

 

SL-17B
Planer - Long — Used
3 1/2" x 6" +/- x 3 1/2". Bottom sanded for smooth, planed surface. Top original condition.
$18.00 each
Limited Quantity

 

SL-17b Planer - long — Used

 

SL-17A
Planer - Short/Used — [full length]
3 1/2" x 3 1/2" +/- x 2 3/4"
Bottom sanded for smooth, planed surface. Top original condition.
$14.00 each
Limited Quantity

 

17a planer - short — used

 

CLEANING ITEMS

SL-10
Cleaning Block
Ideal for restoring the surface of type, icons; brass, copper and metal plates to pristine printing condition.
$12.00 each

 

SL-10 Cleaning Block

 

SL-06
Solvent Container
Pint container. Comes with flip-up/down nozzle for secure seal. No leak, air tight.
$4.00 each

 

SL-06 Solvent Container

 

SL-33
Vacuum Attachment
Vacuum nozzle attachment allows dust/light materials to be removed while leaving type in place. One size fits most vacuums.
$15.00 each

 

SL-33 vacuum Attachment

 

SET-UP TOOLS

SL-03A
Tweezers
For picking up type, removing leads, quads and thins.
$11.00 each

 

SL-03A Tweezers

 

SL-04A
Ink Knife
Wood handle, 1 1/4" x 3 1/2" blade.
$15.50 each

 

SL-04A Ink Knife

 

SL-09
Magnets
Used to secure type, forms, chases, plates on press beds and galleys.
$7.00 each

 

SL-09 Magnets

 

SL-27
Folding Bone — 6”
For hand folding, bindery work
$9.00 each

 

SL-27 Folding Bone — 6”

 

“KEYS” AND VIEWING ITEMS

SL-23B
LT High Speed Key (New)

Newly manufactured for Letterpress Things from high quality steel stock.
$48.00 each
Limited Quantity

 

SL-23B LT High Speed Key (New) 10/9/24

 

SL-22C
Wickersham Right Angle Key

Round bar stock with 90 degrees bend; short end machined to fit a Wickersham Quoin. Long end 5 1/2".
$22.00 each
Limited Quantity

 

SL-22C Wickersham Right Angle key 10/9/24

 

SL-22E
3-Way Quoin Key (DRY, Inc.)
$30.00 each
Limited Quantity

 

SL-22E 3-Way Quoin Key (DRY, Inc.) 10/12/24

 

SL-32
Magnifier LumiLoupe
10x Power — Stand Magnifier — Made by Carson Co
$17.00 each

 
 

OTHER USEFUL AND FAMILIAR ITEMS

SL-21
Cotton String — 6” ball, 8 Ply
For light bindery work, tying up forms.
$14.00 each

 

SL-21 cotton String — 6” ball, 8 Ply 10/9/24

 

SL-31
.918 Decal
Pressure sensitive, peel and stick.
$2.50 each or 3 for $7.00

SL-31 .918 Decal 10/9/24

 

SL- 41A
Type Boxes
Sturdy, white-wrapped box for packing/proofing/mailing type fonts. Measures 5” x 6” x 3/4” deep. The 3/4” depth allows tightly secured fonts to be carefully inked and proofed in the box.
$4.00 each

 

SL- 41A Type Boxes 10/9/24

 

SL- 43
Pin Cup
Mounted under the Feed Board, convenient place to hold/store gauges, clips, bands, etc.
$25.00 each

 

SL-43 Pin Cup 10/9/24

 

SL-100 Letterpress Things Gift Certificate

SL-100 Letterpress Things Gift Certificate

Available in any amount for supplies, type, equipment, etc. It can be used in the store or applied to email orders. Call or email with the desired amount, who it's "To" and "From," your mailing address and your Paypal address. It will be mailed back to you First Class, postage paid.

To order. . .

Email letterpressthings@gmail.com
with the SL-Code(s) you are interested in purchasing.
Be sure to include your mailing address. We’ll reply with an email
confirming the order total, postage cost and payment instructions.

Please DO NOT submit payment until you
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