Kelsey 5x8 Model 'P' with Custom Feedboard, Oak Base, and Leather Wrapped Handle

Here's a nice Kelsey 5x8 Model 'P' finishing up restoration. This press has been in progress for the last few months and is just finishing up. It received all the standard processes like media blasting, new hardware, new pins, adjustment and alignment, repainting, etc.

But this model also sports the leather wrapped handle which is becoming pretty popular. I cut and sew these by hand using the same method they use for steering wheels in cars. I really like the feel a lot. More details and photos after the jump

A C&P Pilot in its new home.

Check out the cool view that one of my Pilot restores has.

Purchased by a teacher in Ohio, this Pilot is finished in a hammered gloss black and sports the laser engraved custom feed board, as well as a custom made roller cart. The new owner says that the press is performing very nicely and she's enjoying hand printing. Good stuff.