PRESS SERVICES
As a successful, private printmaker, Keith Henry has been producing limited edition etchings, lithographic prints and handmade paper for over 20 years. Besides maintaining his own etching and lithographic press in his private studio, Keith gained extensive experience as a press consultant and technician working for Praga Industries, building and servicing lithographic and etching presses for local private artists and academic facilities. When Praga closed their doors in 2007, as a concerned private artist, he continued to provide his specialized technical services on a part time basis to friends and artists who knew him.
“Keith can diagnose and resolve any and all issues you might be having with your press.”
Over the years, Keith has earned a reputation of providing quality, and reliable press repair services to local printmakers. He is now offering his technical skills and experience to printmakers in the Southern Ontario area. If you require the moving, setup, maintenance or on-site repair to any make, model, style or brand of printmaking press, give Keith a call.
The sheer size and weight of some printmaking
equipment is a major obstacle when repairs are required or when you need to move your press.
Having a qualified technician come into your studio is sometimes the only viable solution.
NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL
Contact Keith Henry today!
There are many advantages to regular servicing of machinery. Regular servicing enables early identification of any changes in the machinery and monitoring of wear and tear. This in turn can reduce the likelihood of large repairs and unplanned prolonged machine down time, which can cause administrative problems in a busy studio or workshop. Any damage to the machine found at the time of service, can be assessed and recommendations made.
Regular servicing will also enable the machinery to work to its best ability. Adjustment of the machine to prevent problems such as paper crease and blanket creep will enable a professional print quality, vital for any print workshop or studio conducting end of year exams. Re-levelling of platens can vastly improve the usability of the Relief presses and this can be undertaken during the service as necessary.
Checking of items, which may have become damaged over time, is essential to make sure the equipment is safe for you, your students, other printmakers and those with access to the studio, a vital tool in risk management.
We repair and service all makes, models, styles, and brands of printmaking presses, regardless of their manufacturer. We also repair all styles of printmaking presses including etching, lithography, combination, and monotype presses
Some symptoms your press may require service;
Etching Presses
- Blankets moving over to one side of the bed
- Paper creasing and excessive paper stretch
- Stiffness, squeaking, rumbling sounds
- Excessive pressure needed to produce a print
- Metal dust or shavings on the floor under the bearings
- Mmetal dust in the guard or on the floor
Lithographic and Off Set Presses
- Bar Marking, horizontal lines going across the image
- Printing only across corners
- Table not moving properly
- Squeaking, stiffness
- Excessive amount of pull on the handle
Having a professional print engineer visit the workshop to service your equipment has the added benefit of providing the operator with a refresher, in the setting and daily maintenance of the individual press, necessary for safe usage and to prolong the life of the equipment.
Simply having to move your press, can be risky if not done by properly, and can be compared to hiring professional piano movers. Now you can have a professional print engineer who will provide the proper moving equipment and experienced help to move your press.
Are there stairs, will your press even fit through the door way or will it have
to be disassembled first? If your moving your press across town or across
the room, certain precautions should be taken to ensure it is not only moved safely but once in it's final position,
setup and properly leveled.
Don't take chances, hire the professional press moving services provided by Keith Henry.
Keith Henry
fine art, print & papermaking studio
Email Keith Henry
Toronto, Ontario Canada
Phone: (416) 269-5618