Melissa Bilyeu – Chandler & Price 10 x 12 Treadle

Many people like Melissa Bilyeu and countless others are putting these old Chandler & Price print presses back into use due the the new popularity of letterpress printing. And, they want to equip their presses with an original-style Treadle and operate them just like in the old days, using no power other than people-power. Since Chandler & Price has long-since gone out of business, owners needed a source for replacement Treadles. Hern Iron Works to the rescue!

Hern Iron Works produces replacement Foot Treadles for antique Chandler & Price printing presses. Our Treadles are made of cast iron, just like the originals. The treadle kits include the Treadle, the Hook, and all necessary mounting hardware. Hern Iron Works even supply a Hinge Pin for the Treadle for the 8” x 12” Old Style.