Get the best deals on Etching Presses when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Find great deals on eBay for conrad etching press. The combination of the Conrad S-2 geared reduction drive and the star wheel allow printmakers to pull prints effortlessly even under the heaviest of pressures. Conrad Machine Co. E-15 Etching Press. The upper roll is precision machined from 7 inch diameter steel and is spring counter balanced. $5,397.99 $4,048.49 Sign In to See Your Price I'll show you how I print this 18" x 24" vulture print perfect everytime without fail, using a Takach 24" etching press. The base of the press is formed from heavy gauge sheet steel. I pull about 1,000- 1,500 etchings per year. Custom Printmaking Presses, Conrad Machine Co. Used Printmaking Presses, Conrad Machine Co. Printmaking Presses Repairs, Prints pulled on Conrad and American French Tool Presses. Designed and built by Andre Beaudoin for over 25 years, these fine presses are now manufactured by Conrad Machine Company of Whitehall, Michigan. Etching presses such as this one by Fome have long been utilised for the production of relief prints. This press is in excellent condition and it has been well taken care of. The Vertical Frame is constructed of solid square steel. As with all Conrad Machine tabletop etching presses, the E-12 etching press can be equipped with high-end, barrel thimble micro-gauges. Before You Buy Conrad E18 Etching Press – E18 Standard Press, You must to: Reading the consumer critical reviews of Conrad E18 Etching Press – E18 Standard Press before order. The E-24 etching press can also be motorized for those printmakers looking for the consistency and ease of operation of a motorized etching press. Therefore, we offer three different types of bed plate materials. Conrad Machine Co. offers more printmaking presses than any other press manufacturer. Zoom Conrad E-15 Standard Press. Please visit our E-12 etching press page for more information about our E-12 etching press. All Conrad Machine Co. floor model etching presses can be customized with casters, shelves, and an enclosed star wheel. Conrad E12 Etching Press. Both the E-12 and E-15 etching presses are offered with optional gear drives and star wheels. The E-15 etching press features a 15" x 30" bedplate offered in ½" benelex, steel, or aluminum. All Brand New etching presses come standard with microgauges. Feb 22, 2018 - Conrad C-16 Combination Etching Press, 16 x 32 Inches. Zoom C16 Etching Press. These high quality, self-aligning, anti-friction type of bearings insure smooth and easy operation under the most severe printing conditions. As far as I am concerned, the performance of this press is unmatched, and at considerable savings. Richeson Artists' Manual Printing Presses are manufactured using quality parts and craftsmanship. The E-24 etching press' bedplate measures 24" x 48" and can be ordered in 1" benelex, ¾" steel, or ¾" aluminum. Please visit our E-15 etching press page for more information about our E-15 etching press. Floor Model Etching Presses. (Update: I sold this press on Etsy in 2020 after buying my larger Conrad press). What's in the Box Specifications Reviews. Owning a top quality press should be first on the list of every printmaker, whether in a private studio or an educational institution: Conrad Machine has been manufacturing etching and lithography presses for over 40 years. The Conrad Machine Co. microgauges are the best in the printmaking industry. As with all presses built by Conrad … same thickness as a human hair! Home / PRESSES / Conrad Machine Etching Presses / TABLETOP MODELS / #E18 – 18×44″ Tabletop Standard Model Etching Press. Please visit our E-12 etching press page for more information about our E-12 etching press. Standard Model – 290lbs. We manufacture Conrad, American French Tool, Rembrandt, and Brand New presses.Our level of dedication to the highest quality printmaking presses is evident in our unmatched 25-year warranty on all presses manufactured by Conrad … In this weeknight short we take a look at the small intaglio etching press I built for my wife. This means that if you buy a used Conrad, American French Tool, Rembrandt, or … Item #: 45017. By: Conrad Item#: 241299. All Conrad Machine Co. Presses come with the printmaking industry's best 25 Year Warranty. © 2019, Conrad Machine Co. | Designed and built by Shaun S. Conrad, "I just wanted to tell you how pleased I am with my press. $158.00 - $3,548.00. In the spring of 1999, Conrad Machine Co. acquired the American French Tool Company from Mr. Beaudoin. These etching presses' bedplates measure 31" x 54" and 37" x 54". Conrad Machine Co. E-15 Etching Press. Note: All Conrad presses are custom built and have a … we offer is the micrometer gauge. © 2019, Conrad Machine Co. | Designed and built by Shaun S. Conrad, Conrad Machine Co. Etching Printmaking Presses, Conrad Machine Co. Conrad Machine Co. is the only press manufacturer to use this planetary gear technology. This proven design has been used on thousands of presses have we built over the past 60 years. click image to zoom in. Specifications: Press Bed is 24”x48” Floor Machine. Please visit our E-12 etching press page for more information about our E-12 etching press. Artists, like Dan Weldon, have traveled the world with their E-12 etching presses. The press bed measures 36" x 19 5/8" and is not made of metal - they call it a phenolic bed. Features a 6 to 1 planetary gear and has upper and lower rolls that are 4-1/2 inches in diameter. These options allow the printmaker wheel their workbench and press around his or her studio. Gear drives are superior to chain drives requiring no adjustments for the life of the press. The E-15 etching press' design is based on our popular E-12 etching press. Etching Press 25 Year Warranty All Conrad Machine Co. Presses come with the printmaking industry's best 25 Year Warranty. DIY Techniques And Supplies We only use large 2 inch diameter bearing on these two presses. These etching presses are designed to be some of the most durable and rugged etching presses on the market. The E-31 and E-37 also come standard with an open-spoked star wheel. Blick 999 Model II Etching Press. All of the Conrad Machine Co. etching presses can be customized to better fit the printmaker. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. These small, ruggedly built professional presses can withstand the rigors of classroom use in printing etchings, woodcuts, collagraphs, and monoprints. Our Conrad Machine Co. etching presses include the E-12 Etching Press, E-15 Etching Press, E-18 Etching Press, E-24 Etching Press, E-31 Etching Press, E-37 Etching Press, and the Conrad Floor Model Etching Presses. These bearings are rated at 20,000 P.S.I. Please visit our E-18 etching press page for more information about our E-18 etching press. Conrad Etching Press for Sale. This extremely durable etching press has found favor because of its ease of portability and professional quality. Change from intaglio to lithography in as little as five minutes. The Conrad Machine Co. E-15 etching press is our 15" x 30" tabletop etching press. 69 Steamwhistle Drive Ivyland, PA 18974 The heavy gauge steel is riveted together to form a sturdy box section that is resistant to twisting and tipping. Includes Composite Bedplate and 6 to 1 Hand Drive Dropping the lower roll into a new 48'' Conrad Monotype Press. As with all Conrad Machine Co. printmaking presses, the E-18 can be ordered with many accessories including custom cut printmaking blankets. Combination Printmaking Presses, Conrad Machine Co. Monotype Printmaking Presses, Conrad Machine Co. Lithography Printmaking Presses, Conrad Machine Co. E-31 and E-37 Etching Presses, Conrad Machine Co. Conrad E18 Etching Press. These bearings are bigger than our competitors by as much as 50%. ", Conrad Machine Co. Etching Printmaking Presses, Conrad Machine Co. The Conrad Machine Co. E-31 and E-37 etching presses are our largest tabletop etching presses. Conrad E18 Etching Press – E18 Standard Press. The Conrad Machine Co. E-24 etching press is our 24" x 48" tabletop etching press. Steel Stand. The series 2 drive is used on our E-24, E-31, E-37 presses. One of the most sought after options Oct 27, 2019 - Conrad C-16 Combination Etching Press, 16 x 32 Inches – MKNCI Conrad C-16 Combination Etching Press, 16 x 32 Inches One of the most important components of any press is its drive. The micrometer gauge provides easy-to-repeat, precise settings. As with all Conrad Machine tabletop etching presses, the E-12 etching press can be equipped with high-end, barrel thimble micro-gauges. The E-18 etching press is offered with a Conrad S-1 series geared reduction drive. Conrad C-16 Combination Etching Press is a high-quality press that changes from an intaglio press to a litho press in just 5 minutes. For printmakers looking for more roll surface area, we also offer oversized rolls. Current price: Conrad's Multimedia Press is the only press on the market that prints all mediums, including stone lithography, which is not possible with traditional presses. This drive can be paired with our 10" hand crank or a 34" star wheel. It’ll supply a much ample understanding back to you of the pluses and minuses of it. We here at Conrad Machine Co. believe in our products and workmanship, so much so, that we will repair or replace any defects in materials or workmanship for the first 25 years of the life of your printmaking press. The E-12 etching press design provides durability, performance, and professional quality that are not found in any other etching presses of its size. The E-18 etching press allows printmakers to print on the 18" x 36" bedplate with ease. The press performs equally well on my most delicate aqua-tints, or boldest line work. Many printmakers desire lighter etching presses, so we offer aluminum rolls. calibrated to .005 inch per line. It comes conditioned and calibrated. The Conrad Machine Co. E-15 etching press is our 15" x 30" tabletop etching press. The floor model etching presses are fully customizable with your choice of a Conrad S-3 gear reduction drive, commercial drive, or motorized drive. Current price: These small, ruggedly built professional presses, backed by a 25-year manufacturer's warranty, can withstand the rigors of classroom use in printing etchings, woodcuts, collagraphs, and monoprints. Current price: Conrad's small, ruggedly built professional presses, backed by a 25-year manufacturer's warranty, can withstand the rigors of classroom use in printing etchings, woodcuts, collagraphs, and monoprints. Zoom Conrad E-18 Standard Press. The Conrad Machine Co. Micro-guages are the very best in the printmaking industry. Oct 5, 2019 - Conrad C-16 Combination Etching Press, 16 x 32 Inches – MKNCI The frame, pressure screw, bearing block and lower roll adjusting screw all share a common centerline to eliminate twisting or bending of the frame under high printing pressure. With a gear driven press, the artist can enjoy smooth and effortless printing under heavy pressure with no transitional pull coming off a plate. It allows you to slide the upper roll assembly out of the scraper bar housing and replace with the leather-covered wood scraper bar. Etching Presses. click image to zoom in. These micro-gauges are calibrated to .005” per line. each--many times over the maximum pressure encountered in normal printing. The Conrad Machine Co. etching press line consists of seven different etching press models. Renaissance Graphic Arts, Inc. (215) 357-5705 (888) 833-3398 (215) 357-5258 (fax). Shop with confidence. Please visit our E-31 and E-37 page for more information about our E-31 and E-37 etching presses. We have so much confidence in our quality and craftsmanship in our etching presses that we offer a full warranty on our floor model etching presses as well as all Conrad Machine Co. presses. Conrad presses have many of the same design elements as much larger presses. American French Tool presses have the reputation of being the world’s finest etching presses. This means you can adjust each pressure screw by about the Conrad E18 Etching Press. #E18 – 18×44″ Tabletop Standard Model Etching Press $ 3,548.00. 1; 2; Zoom Conrad E-12 Standard Press. Conrad Machine Co. has developed three sizes of planetary gear drives for all sizes of etching presses. As with all Conrad Machine tabletop etching presses, the E-12 etching press can be equipped with high-end, barrel thimble micro-gauges. Combination Printmaking Presses, Conrad Machine Co. Monotype Printmaking Presses, Conrad Machine Co. Lithography Printmaking Presses, Conrad Machine Co. If more printable area is desired, we offer an extended bedplate for our E-18 etching press. Micro Gauges. There are many different views of what material makes the best bed plate; to a large extent, we feel it is a matter of personal preference. The standard bed plate is made from .75 inch thick composite laminate, having a compressive strength of 29,000 P.S.I. The Conrad Machine Floor Model Etching presses are offered in many different sizes from 24" x 48" to 52" x 80". Easy to operate 16 x 32 inch press can be used to print any medium including lithography. Many printmakers prefer to order the E-31 and E-37 tabletop etching presses with a workbench/ stand and casters. Our E-24 etching press is offer with your choice of the Conrad S-2 series gear reduction drive or the Conrad Machine Twin Torque drive. Conrad E15 Etching Press. Conrad E18 Etching Press. As with all Conrad Machine Co. tabletop printmaking presses, the E-24 etching press can be ordered with a workbench/ stand. Lower rolls on both presses are adjustable for height and bed plate teeter. The E-31 and E-37 can also be ordered with optional precision ground steel and aluminum alloy bed plates. Bigger bearing shaft sizes are used in all models. Easy to operate 16 x 32 inch press can be used to print any medium including lithography. This strong material is also light weight: only a sixth the weight of steel. The Conrad Machine Co. E-12 etching press is our 12" x 24" tabletop etching press. Please visit our Floor Model Etching Press page for more information about our Floor Model Etching presses. Conrad Machine, wanting to help our many customers who own Charles Brand presses, extended our wealth of knowledge and expert services to all Charles Brand owners. Conrad Machine Co. Printmaking Press and Supply Catalog. Conrad Machine Company fine art etching, combination, monotype, and lithography printmaking presses. Please visit our E-24 etching press page for more information about our E-24 etching press. Current price: These small, ruggedly built professional presses, backed by a 25-year manufacturer's warranty, can withstand the rigors of classroom use in printing etchings, woodcuts, collagraphs, and monoprints. Conrad Presses. This line of etching presses offers small to large tabletop etching presses as well as small to large floor model etching presses. Conrad Machine Company combination etching and lithography printmaking presses. Continuing the legacy and craftsmanship of Mr. Beaudoin, Conrad Machine Co. has built the American French Tool floor model etching presses for over ten years and has added several tabletop etching presses to the American French Tool press line. For linocuts, woodcuts or other forms of relief, an etching press allows for speed of printing as well as good, even pressure. Both etching presses come standard with a Conrad S-2 geared reduction drive. Our The piece is carved out of birch. The E-12 etching press bedplate measures 12" x 24" and is offered in ½" benelex, steel, or aluminum. Conrad presses have many of the same design elements as much larger presses. The lower roll is precision machined from 4 inch solid steel. All- locking casters. click image to zoom in. The press comes with a set of 3 good blankets. Brand New Bearing. The Conrad Machine Co. E-18 etching press is our 18" x 36" tabletop etching press. gauge is a barrel thimble type that is E-12 Etching Press; E-15 Etching Press; E-18 Etching Press; E-24 Etching Press; E-31 Etching Press; E-37 Etching Press; Floor Model Etching The Blick 999 Model II Etching Press is the bigger of the two presses I own. Please see the options and pricing sections in our catalog for more details. Conrad Machine Etching Presses Purchasing a Conrad Professional Press is a smart long-term investment. Description Conrad’s E18 Press has a planetary reduction drive to provide smooth and easy operation under the heaviest pressure. Jun 30, 2014 - These small, ruggedly built professional presses can withstand the rigors of classroom use in printing etchings, woodcuts, collagraphs, and monoprints. The top roller of the etching press can be raised up to accommodate blocks and plates of various thicknesses. We here at Conrad Machine Co. believe in our products and workmanship, so much so, that we will repair or replace any defects in materials or workmanship for the first 25 years of the life of your printmaking press. Unlike many of our competitor's presses, the base extends the full length (62 inches) of the bed plate. The Conrad Machine Co. E-15 etching press is our 15" x 30" tabletop etching press. Wood shelf below. August 3, 2012 ~ howlandlutzfgfa7. The workbench/ stand can be ordered with or without caster wheels. Conrad C-16 Combination Etching Press, 16 x 32 Inches. In most cases, if you reduce the overall size of the Etching press by 1 1/4 to 2 inches that will give you the the print size the press will handle.