We came across this scan of the original operating instructions and parts list for the Chandler & Price Pilot Press (New Style). While the Pilot and other tabletop presses are simple in design and operation as compared to other presses, the manual can be helpful is you are looking for missing parts or trying to assemble/disassemble the press.

The manual contains detailed instructions on the assembly of the Pilot and also how to set the press up to print. In addition, there are also several detailed schematics of the press that label every part with an identification number and name.

You can download the file here: C&P Pilot Manual

If you’ve got a Pilot, good luck with it, its a great machine! Even if you don’t have a Pilot, the manual is an interesting read.

Today was my “Christmas”, but instead of Santa bringing me packages it was the UPS delivery man.  I was so excited because now I am finally able to print.  I had received my rollers and california wash from NA Graphics www.nagraph.com/storefront.html and my 100% cotton Lettra paper from Cranes www.crane.com/CraneLettra/default.aspx.  In additon, I had received my ink from Kevin (the best ink guy ever!) at Superior www.superiorink.com/.  With all of this and the magnesium plates I had ordered last week from Hodgins Engraving, www.hodginsengraving.com, I am able to start my first run on the Chandler and Price.

     My First print on the C&P.