Probably the most frequently asked question we get from viewers involves the purpose of the stack of newspaper we use with our Washington hand press. It actually serves a very critical purpose. In this video Howard explains why we use a stack of newspaper while letterpress printing. The short stack of newspaper (which was printed in January 2007) 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