Type Shop: Model Index
Vandercook presses
Press sizes
| Models | Max sheet size | Max form | Bed size |
|---|---|---|---|
| SP15 1, 2, 3 | 14 ¾" x 20" | 14" x 18" | 15" x 31 ½" |
| Universal III | 18 ¾" x 28" | 18" x 24" | 19" x 42 ½" |
| #4 | 14 ¾" x 20" | 14" x 18" | 15" x 35" |
| 325G | 24 ¾" x 27" | 24" x 24 ½" | 25" x 46 ¼" |
History of the Type Shop presses
The first SP15 arrived in the Type Shop from IU Printing Services back in the 1960's. Another SP15 came from the English department around 1981. The Universal III, also known as "Junior", arrived from the Twin Rocker Paper Company in 1998. "Tiny", or the 325g, came around 2002.