Linotype

[williamwaco]

I live out in the country side, so I go to little towns and villages that used to have a locally done newspaper. I can generally get a bucket of type and a couple of pigs for $20 to $30. One place said they would sell me the printing press for about $100. I had no place to put it in my shop, but now I wish I had bought it.

I would start a casters news letter, that also has a section for trading around.

Jerry

Isn't that pretty much what we have right here?

[Rod B]

I have about 200 lbs of what I was told is monotype. It is similar to linotype but just one letter in a larger format than linotype.

Does anyone know if this alloy is the same as linotype ?

[ku4hx]

I have about 200 lbs of what I was told is monotype. It is similar to linotype but just one letter in a larger format than linotype.

Does anyone know if this alloy is the same as linotype ?

Monotype alloy is typically 74% Lead, 10% Tin, 16% Antimony.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_metal

Linotype alloy is typically 84% Lead, 4% Tin, 12% Antimony
http://www.lasc.us/castbulletnotes.htm
The above site shows a slightly different composition for Monotype alloy.

[alamogunr]

I have about 200 lbs of what I was told is monotype. It is similar to linotype but just one letter in a larger format than linotype.

Does anyone know if this alloy is the same as linotype ?

Not the same. Look here:

http://www.lasc.us/CastBulletNotes.htm

Note: I guess I'm slowing down in my old age. ku4hx beat me to it.

[Rod B]

Thanks for the info gentlemen , it is greatly appreciated.