How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

An insight into the conversion of an old

Ewbank Mangle
into an
INTAGLIO ETCHING PRESS
a project for www.art-domain.co.uk
How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle
 How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

Important notice!

it is essential for anyone considering such a project, to consult a qualified engineer

before proceeding!
How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

introduction
 How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

introduction . . . . .

fig2

the
Ewbank
mangle
How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

Sketch Showing Main Features Of The Etching Press

How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

Dismantling the Ewbank Mangle

fig 3
The Ewbank Mangle
 How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

Dismantling The Mangle . . . . continued . . .

A health & safety-conscious approach to the dismantling of the unit with the help of
a colleague was essential!
How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

Side-Frame & Print-Bed Rail Assembly

side-frame and
channel assembly
How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

Top Roller Assembly

Top roller assembly

Side Frame
 How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

Fabrication Of Top Roller Guides

Upper Roller Guide Unit

Roller Guide Shafts

How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

Top Roller-Guide Assembly . . .continued.

Guide & Guide-shafts on Side-Frame

How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

Lower Bush Assembly

Lower Roller/Bush Assembly

How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

Roller Pressure Control Assembly

Pressure Adjustment Control

How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

The Etching Press Bed

The 18mm MDF Printer

Bed Assembly
How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

Timber Base Construction

How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

How it all finally came together!

How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

The Finished Etching Press

Guide-Block Diagram With Dimensions
How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

Guide Block Diagram - notes

How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

Materials & Resources

How I Made an Intaglio Etching Press From an Old Mangle

a project for
www.art-domain.co.uk

end