The real work horse in the studio. Such a dream to work on this press. As a proofing press, this machine has seen far less action then it’s production press counterparts. With an adjustable bed and magnificent design there are few better to print on.

Manufactured in 1958 this press has a rich local history too long to include here.

Type is inked by hand and printing is done by pulling the bar, painstaking, one sheet at a time.

Built in 1873 and refurbished in 2013 by Howard Iron Works, this press is something to behold. Considered a ‘portable’ press at one time because it comes apart into a handful of pieces with surprising ease. Moving it, even in pieces, if not so straight forward.

A tabletop card press most likely used by a mobile business card printer, creating cards on demand. It in unclear as to when this press was manufacturer, but it would have been between 1873-1900. Possibly manufactured in January of 1880, based on some findings.

An original work horse press, manufactured in 1918 and designed to print all day, everyday. No longer in the studio, but residing at Vancouver Island University and available for students to learn on.

Abandoned on the side of the road in the 90’s, and destined to be a be a boat anchor, this press was saved by Alan Meredith and tucked away for many years. It was refurbished in 2006 and re-fit with a treadle. This press is human powered and requires little more than ink, paper, and a strong leg.

Not a printing press (and still not fully operational), but a line type caster, built in 1925. Sometimes referred to as the eight wonder of the world, the Intertype casts lines of type from molten lead.