Please help machining

Fairly large for a needle, 4 mm dia, you might find a knitting needle that size, although the steel knitting needles I know of are double ended for socks, and 2 mm 3 mm dia.

Ian S C

In the absence of manufacturing a bespoke part (although I see that plasma has PMed you, so perhaps you are 'sorted'  , & developing the suggestion of modifying or adapting sewing-needles:

Sewing needles (for wool) are commonly available up to 3.75mm diameter. See here for example. though they do not usually have a groove or channel cut in them. I dare-say that larger diameters are available from specialists.

Are these anything near to being suitable for modification perhaps?

Knitting needles 4mm diameter are size 8.

Regards,

Phil

Edited By Weary on 02/04/2019 10:02:37

What is this part? Is it a needle for stitching printed pages together, or something else?

Like Hopper I am intrigued by the actual function of these "needles" within the printing press. Depending on their actual purpose the material spec can differ widely. If they are merely to guide paper or are used to transfer ink there may not be a requirement for them to be hard or 'strong'. Can you elaborate a little as to the actual function within the press?

Paul.

Hi all thanks for everything you guys have come up with but would really love to get something exactly the same so as the machine is in near or as near original condition, they are just used to guide the paper along the press and yes I probably could just use a small bit of rod with a point but you know how it is when trying to keep things inkeeping and original thanks again really appreciate everything you guys have said many thanks jo

Hi everyone just an update I have just managed to source 12 from Antwerp the plantin moretus printing museum,

a massive thank you tho to everyone such a friendly place I think I will stay on here as I said I have a love for the things you guys create, keep up the good work and thanks again

That must be a very lucky find Jo, do they have unicorn tears as well?

Mike

Haha maybe I think they got fed up with being bombarded with emails, I’m chuffed tho just have to make a donation wich is more than fair thanks