The State of the Typefoundry and Press
What works and what does not.
"Rigging" is the art of moving heavy equipment safely. When I first started moving Linotypes, every rigging adventure deserved a writeup. Now some of them are becoming routine and aren't even mentioned here. (This worries me, in a way; when acquiring a 1,200 pound machine becomes an ordinary event, storage space becomes an issue very quickly.)
Partially Disassembling Linotypes
[NOT DONE] Two of my Linotypes needed to be partially disassembled for moving (both in order to fit out of the building they were in and so as not to exceed the weight limits of my trailer). It isn't that difficult, really, but there are issues involved.
The Second Elrod, Second Ludlow, and Second EasyKaster
Another Elrod, Model E, s/n E 3463. This is an electric machine, from 1953, and should be in working order. Also a Ludlow Model L, s/n 10571, electric, from 1957. This machine casts but does not deliver. [NO PICTURES YET]
An Elrod
[UNFINISHED] We acquire an Elrod Strip-Casting Machine, Model E, s/n E 4129 G. This is a gas fired machine, from 1956. As acquired, it is a restoration project rather than a working machine.
My First Ludlow
Another 3/4 ton of machinery: A Ludlow Model M and a Hammond Glider G Trim-O-Saw.
My First Two Linecasters, and a Platen Press
Bringing home four tons or more of cast iron all at once: a Linotype/Intertype "Model X" linecaster, Intertype model C4 linecaster, Chandler & Price 10x15 platen press, Hammond EasyKaster ingot and plate maker, printer's saw, Hamilton imposing table and related equipment.
A 2008 search of the USPTO records indicated that while "LINOTYPE" remains a trademark in category 9 for software and typefaces, the original trademark in category 7 for a "machine for producing type bars" / "typesetting machine" (registered 1909-06-29) had expired in both its original and later registrations
A 2008 search of the USPTO records indicated that the trademark "INTERTYPE", originally registered 1913-06-03, was expired.
A 2008 search of the USPTO records indicated that the trademark "LUDLOW" in category 7 for printing machinery, registered 1949-11-01, was expired. A search for "ELROD" discovered no trademark registration at all.
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