Bill Ritchie art and design work in California
in the
Stuart Givot Collection
Snapshot of Stuart's press on his table, and his etching - visible lower right on his table.
Mini Halfwood Press No. 6253
Specifications: Made in 2019 by the Kughler Company. Mini Etching Press. Serial No. 6253. Specifications: Top and bottom rollers are 1 7/8-inch diameter and 5.5-inches long. The bed is 1/4 x 6 x 14.5-inch polycarbonate with steel rack; overall length is 15 inches; overall width is 9 inches; overall height is 10 inches; weight, about 13 lbs; hand-welded stainless steel drive wheel is 8 inches diameter. Bed is rack-driven, approximating a 3:1 mechanical advantage. Wood is solid American black walnut. Pressure screws are linked and synchronized. Includes two etching felts, user's manual.