Bill Ritchie design work in Ohio
in the
Ronald Hook Collection
The parts of Ron's DIY Mini Etching Press No. 33 before he assembled it.
DIY Mini Etching Press No. 33
Specifications: Made in 2016. Mini Etching Press. Serial No. mep60033. Specifications: Top and bottom rollers are 1.5 inches in diameter and 6 and 5.5 inches long, respectively. The bed is 3/8 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 16 lbs; hand-welded stainless steel drive wheel is 8 inches diameter. Bed is rack-driven, approximating a 6:1 mechanical advantage. Wood is solid American black walnut. Pressure screws are linked and synchronized. Includes two etching felts, chase, user's manual and tools for assembly and tuning. A proof copy of Bill Ritchie's book, "A Printmaker's Tale" was included, gratis.
Comment: Ron sent a request and then an order for his Mini Etching Press in mid-October, 2016 . . .
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