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Fantasy Linotype Machine Safe to say the technology is in its infancy! 

Started by Dave HughesView the profile of Dave Hughes

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March 10, 2024, 08:41:02 AM
by Dave Hughes

Etaoin Shrdlu - video A nice video, from YouTube, with the title Why does this non...

Started by Dave HughesView the profile of Dave Hughes

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March 05, 2024, 09:48:04 AM
by Dave Hughes

A-code lino mats I came across this page while searching for information. If ...

Started by axtzallasView the profile of axtzallas

Replies: 7
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February 03, 2024, 11:40:59 PM
by Maarten Renckens

Appeal for Australian Linotype Info Doug Wilson, of "Linotype: The Film" fame, is currently rese...

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February 03, 2024, 08:39:21 AM
by Dave Hughes

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Linotype Machine to be scrapped model 31 with a Star quadder Good news for this machine. According to the Briar Press web...

Started by Bob S.

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February 01, 2024, 09:27:24 AM
by Dave Hughes

Elektron at MoP now running - video Dave Seat has restored the Linotype Elektron at the Museum o...

Started by Dave HughesView the profile of Dave Hughes

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Views: 942

December 12, 2023, 09:22:02 AM
by Dave Hughes

Yanks and Rebels Speaking of Elektrons, Dave Seat, assisted by volunteer Chri...

Started by MechanicView the profile of Mechanic

Replies: 1
Views: 1,590

December 08, 2023, 02:08:25 PM
by interrobang

Safe machines When I am preparing to give a demonstration of a Linotype ma...

Started by MechanicView the profile of Mechanic

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November 22, 2023, 11:49:45 PM
by Mechanic

Obscure Mats I'm sure everyone who owns a linecaster has got some obscure...

Started by Dave HughesView the profile of Dave Hughes

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Views: 1,278

October 16, 2023, 09:50:45 AM
by Dave Hughes

Dating U.S. Linotype Publications Have you ever wondered what those seemingly random numbers a...

Started by Dave HughesView the profile of Dave Hughes

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October 14, 2023, 09:43:42 AM
by Dave Hughes

Help with Model 78 Linotype Many thanks for the most helpful reply to my problem with th...

Started by Les StewartView the profile of Les Stewart

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Views: 1,590

October 05, 2023, 08:31:57 AM
by Les Stewart

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Linotype in art history At the risk of stating the obvious, do you know if Chryssa h...

Started by Mary H.

Replies: 7
Views: 2,118

September 28, 2023, 09:26:32 AM
by Dave Hughes

Long reeds Model 31 I had to repair one of these reeds. They appear to be harden...

Started by Roger HolmesView the profile of Roger Holmes

Replies: 6
Views: 1,975

September 21, 2023, 02:24:21 PM
by KPMartin

Model 48 Date of Manufacture Thank you Michael, I'm sure that will satisfy the owner of t...

Started by MechanicView the profile of Mechanic

Replies: 5
Views: 1,587

August 03, 2023, 01:11:11 AM
by Mechanic

Letterpress Training Dear colleagues,We are pleased to inform you all that the Co...

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July 20, 2023, 12:55:44 PM
by Fjeld-Ljom

German Linotype on Display This unusual German machine is on display in the entrance of...

Started by Dave HughesView the profile of Dave Hughes

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Views: 972

July 20, 2023, 09:20:49 AM
by Dave Hughes

Twin Oaks Spaceband Cleaner Howard, from the Sacramento History Museum, shows us how thi...

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June 14, 2023, 08:52:43 AM
by Dave Hughes

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Facsimile Signature Slides My guess is that these were made by photoengraving.  It woul...

Started by John NixonView the profile of John Nixon

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Views: 1,186

June 06, 2023, 12:55:32 AM
by Mark K. Digre

Linotype: The Book coming soon! Doug Wilson, who brought us the brilliant "Linotype: The Fil...

Started by Dave HughesView the profile of Dave Hughes

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Views: 1,232

May 25, 2023, 09:03:21 AM
by Dave Hughes

Servicing a Linotype Knife Block - video Forum regular @KPMartin recently had trouble with the knife ...

Started by Dave HughesView the profile of Dave Hughes

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May 12, 2023, 09:23:38 AM
by Dave Hughes

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Linotype part # H-2484 wanted Intertype parts are now gone and I do have two of these part...

Started by Roger HolmesView the profile of Roger Holmes

Replies: 5
Views: 1,938

May 04, 2023, 10:22:02 PM
by Dave Seat

Solving metal accumlation on pump rod The sleeve is F-6193 on page 104 of Catalog 52 Casting & Dri...

Started by KPMartinView the profile of KPMartin

Replies: 4
Views: 1,558

April 25, 2023, 12:46:24 PM
by interrobang

UK terminology I've not really worked on a newspaper where header slugs wer...

Started by jonathanjoView the profile of jonathanjo

Replies: 5
Views: 1,970

April 13, 2023, 10:24:45 AM
by Dave Hughes

Spanish Linotype video Just adding to the collection, a very good video of a retire...

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Views: 1,181

April 13, 2023, 08:35:50 AM
by jonathanjo

Model 31 long reeds Nice work. Very resourceful. I might suggest, if you haven't...

Started by Roger HolmesView the profile of Roger Holmes

Replies: 11
Views: 2,390

April 06, 2023, 05:31:03 AM
by Mechanic

Visiting Linotype & Machinery, Altrincham, UK by Doug Wilson Further to previous post mentioning - 'In the early days gra...

Started by John CornelisseView the profile of John Cornelisse

Replies: 5
Views: 2,570

March 29, 2023, 10:50:36 AM
by printsmurf

One Pampered Linotype! Well, it's been fifteen years since this red and chrome Lino...

Started by Dave HughesView the profile of Dave Hughes

Replies: 3
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March 29, 2023, 09:57:11 AM
by Dave Hughes

Linecaster in Estonia - video Video from the Typa Centre, Tartu, Estonia, showing what I t...

Started by Dave HughesView the profile of Dave Hughes

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Views: 1,209

March 20, 2023, 10:36:56 AM
by Dave Hughes

Ultrasonic cleaning for Linotype parts Wayne the Linotype mechanic I work with, did make up an ultr...

Started by Roger HolmesView the profile of Roger Holmes

Replies: 2
Views: 1,542

March 16, 2023, 05:04:43 AM
by Mechanic

Model 31 restoration - Advice needed To gain access to the escapement levers wind the magazines u...

Started by Roger HolmesView the profile of Roger Holmes

Replies: 4
Views: 1,952

February 24, 2023, 10:50:27 AM
by Mechanic