If you have been following along our videos, you would know that a stack of newspaper is used often when we are printing with our Washington hand press. The newspaper was leftover from an old exhibit years ago and Howard saved some. Why we use the stack of newspaper is one of our most frequently asked questions we get from viewers. The short stack of newspaper (which was published in January 2007 by the Sacramento Bee) serves as packing, which is required in letterpress printing. It helps print a more full image but it also helps protect the old equipment. Much of the type and cuts we print were made 90-130 years ago and the printing press was made 172 years ago. The subject on the newspaper has recently gotten the attention from the DoubleTree by Hilton because of the large DoubleTree advertisement. We received a wonderful package in the mail from DoubleTree and it included cookies, stickers, magnets, and some complimentary stays at any DoubleTree. In this video, Howard opened t...