Letterpress Roller Supporters/Bearers for 9 x12 Kelsey or similar size presses!

Description

Offered:
Refurbished set of two identical aluminum Roller Supporters/Bearers for a 9" x 12" letterpress chase (inside chase measurement).
These are used roller supporters that have been carefully cleaned of all residual ink.
Both supporters are in clean usable condition and are not bent, twisted or cracked. These are manufactured of a heavy gauge aluminum. There are no manufacturers trademark or other identifying markings on either roller supporter offered. This is a hard-to-find size. If you own a 9" x 12" Kelsey or similar sized letterpress press, this will work without a problem. If you own a similar press not mentioned that has a similar size chase dimension, this should work provided the inside chase measurement is nine inches (9") top to bottom.
Overall dimensions of bearers, length and width of supporters when inserted into chase (rollers will pass over) measures, seven and a quarter inch (11 1/4") by approx. five-eighths inch (5/8") width. The portion that is inserted into chase is nine and one eighth inches (9 1/8").
It seems roller supporters may be a best kept secret to most
modern-day
letterpress printers. It is definitely worth adding this
under-utilized letterpress tool to your shop's arsenal. Supporters were available in a multitude of sizes by Kelsey Co. Kelsey Co. was one of several sources offering supporters as small as 3 inches for their 3 x 5 press up to their largest tabletop press the 9 x12. P
lease read below for more information on uses.
The following information was lifted from the 1912
ATF Type and equipment catalog:
"Steel Roller Supporters for job presses, these are among the best supporters yet devised. They only occupy one - quarter of an inch of the inside space of the chase; they ease the pressure of the rollers on the form, prevent over inking and save rollers from cutting, as they are three-quarters of an inch wide on top.
The roller supporters /bearers I'm offering are similar to the item described above. My offering is aluminum as opposed to the steel offered for sale in the 1912 ATF catalog. These are ideal for use on tabletop presses.
For the benefit of printers who have never used bearers or are uncertain of their use I have included the following from "Elementary Platen Presswork" by Ralph W. & Edwin Polk.
Bearers on small forms:
When a very small form, such as an envelope card, or a small letterhead form, is to be printed, there may be difficulty in getting a clear print without showing too much impression on the rear of the sheet. This difficulty may be overcome by use of type-high bearers in the lock-up. These serve to equalize the pressure on the platen and relieve the type from much of the punch accompanying the impression. They also save wear on the rollers and give a more even distribution of ink on small forms.
Protection of rollers:
Ink rollers may be damaged by striking the sharp ends of rules placed vertically in the chase. One form of protection of rollers is use of type-high bearers, which hold the rollers to the proper height and keep them revolving normally as they strike the type form."
PLEASE NOTE: When supporters /bearers of any kind are used, the grippers must be set to strike between the form and the supporter /bearers, on each side. The gripper must NEVER strike a bearer, as damage would be done to press, or bearer, or both.
This offering includes FREE USPS First Class Mail delivery.
Shipping includes USPS Tracking. USPS First Class Mail delivers in 2 - 5 day to most locations in the USA. All purchases are shipped no later than next business day.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions in regard to this offering.