A modular tool for use in creating copper plates suitable for the mezzotint printmaking technique. The design permits multiple rocker blades to work in unison. Each module is designed to hold two rocker blades and each blade can be individually adjusted. Horizontal members can be used to attach additional modules. Modules are offset to produce an inter-locking pattern. The simplest configuration of two modules is shown.
Each module requires two blade carriages and adjustment housings.
Additional items you will need to assemble each module:
(x1) 25mm pillow block bearing, tapped base
(x2) 8mm pillow block bearing
(x4) M6 x 140mm bolt, standard pitch
(x4) M6 wing nut, standard pitch
(x4) M6 nut, standard pitch
(x4) compression spring, O= .343”, L= .75”, W= .034”
(x12) M6 washer
(x4) M6 lock washer
(x2) M10 x 60mm bolt
(x2) M8 x 60mm bolt, standard pitch (or one threaded 8mm rod)
(x2) M8 nut, standard pitch
(x2) M8 lock washer
(x2) M8 washer
(x1) U clamp, 25mm (1”)
(x12) Wood Screws, approximately 20mm (.75”)
Dimensional Lumber required:
24mm x 89mm (.9375” x 3.5”)
19mm x 50mm (.75” x 2”)
25mm/1” rod -cut to 100mm (4”)
| Adjustment_Housing.stl | 108.1KB | |
| Arm_Drill_Template.pdf | 192.5KB | |
| Blade_Carriage_rv1.stl | 22.0KB | |
| Center_Bracket.stl | 368.2KB | |
| Crawler_Rocker_Instructions.pdf | 565.5KB | |
| Drill_Template.pdf | 245.9KB | |
| End_Bracket.stl | 120.9KB | |
| Front_Bracket.stl | 19.5KB | |
| LowGrip.stl | 171.0KB |
