A new solution for a problem as old as letterpress printing: finding a good way to store small (in quantity and point size) fonts. A full size type case can be split to allow for multiple fonts, but they have to be of very different sizes from each other. A small fonts needs a small case! This small tray follows the California job case layout and fits neatly into a standard Galley tray.
The width the narrow compartments will hold is 24pt. So for a 6,8,10,12 point small font, these are be pretty useful.
Specs/notes:
- 3D printed with PLA
- Proportions of standard California case skewed to maximize fitting onto Galley and printable area on 3D printer bed.
- 8.75” x 10"
- Fits into 9” x 13” Galley
- What would have been front case lip modified into side rails higher than type high to safeguard against type hitting Galley cabinet rails above each tray
- Narrowest cels are 24 points.
- Tweezers definitely needed as accessory
- Standing type easily lifted with fingers
- Debossed characters on bottom of each cel for quick ID
Downloadable STL file available for printing with a 3-D prints
(bed minimum size: 256mm x 256mm or 10" x 10")