project – letterpress restoration

i’m in cleveland visiting my grandparents and will be bringing back a Craftsmen Imperial 5×8 press that’s been hiding out under their house for the last 20-30 years. it is mostly in good working order, but needs a good cleaning. it’s missing the chase and rollers and all of the other various parts required to actually print anything (furniture, type, etc)

it will no doubt be a fun project, however i have a lot to research and learn since i have very little experience with presses, at least of this type.