The Chase Base — Precision Letterpress Printing Base Made in the UK
At Lyme Bay Press, we supply professional letterpress printers across the UK with the tools they need for beautiful, consistent printwork. Our Chase Base is a precision-engineered letterpress base, designed for perfect alignment and fast setup when printing with photopolymer plates. Made in Britain from high-grade aluminium, it delivers type-high accuracy, reliability, and exceptional print quality — ideal for everything from wedding stationery and art prints to fine book printing.
Engineered for British Letterpress Printers
Crafted from solid aluminium and finished with a durable hard-anodised matte black coating, The Chase Base is built to last in busy print studios. The finely engraved grid makes positioning photopolymer plates fast and accurate, helping you achieve consistent impressions with every print.
Whether you’re printing luxury stationery, wedding invitations, art prints or limited-edition books, The Chase Base gives you reliable, repeatable results. It’s precision-milled to achieve type-high accuracy (0.918″ / 23.32 mm), so your letterpress plates print perfectly alongside metal type or ornaments.
Compatible with UK-Standard Photopolymer Plates
The Chase Base works seamlessly with both KF152 (deep-relief) and KF95 (shallow-relief) photopolymer plates — the two most common types used by British letterpress printers. Each base is milled to exact tolerances for true type-high printing, ensuring flawless results on any compatible press.
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Available Sizes
| Format | Chase Compatibility | Dimensions (W × H) | KF152 Base Depth | KF95 Base Depth |
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| 15 × 10 | For chases 15″ × 10″ and larger | 316 mm × 220 mm | 21.8 mm | 22.37 mm |
| 13 × 9 | For chases 13″ × 9″ and larger | 280 mm × 210 mm | 21.8 mm | 22.37 mm |
| 8 × 5 | For Adana and small tabletop presses | 165 mm × 88 mm | 21.8 mm | – |
Key Features & Benefits
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Made in the UK and designed by experienced letterpress printers
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Precision-machined aluminium base with durable anodised finish
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High-contrast engraved grid for accurate plate registration
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Optimised for type-high accuracy (0.918 in / 23.32 mm)
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Works with KF95 and KF152 polymer plates
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Compatible with Adana, Heidelberg, and cylinder presses amongst many others
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Speeds up make-ready and lock-up times
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Ideal for professional and studio printers
Trusted by Letterpress Printers Across the UK and Beyond
From London print studios to artisan presses in Devon, The Chase Base is trusted by printers who value precision, reliability and quality. It’s the go-to choice for UK letterpress studios, boutique stationery makers, and book printers seeking consistent results with photopolymer plates.
Pair The Chase Base with Lyme Bay Press photopolymer plates for outstanding detail, clean impressions and perfect registration — every time.
Order The Chase Base from Lyme Bay Press
Experience smoother setup, faster make-ready and sharper impressions with The Chase Base, proudly designed and manufactured in Britain.
Contact Lyme Bay Press today to order, or explore our full range of UK-made letterpress supplies, including photopolymer plates, platemaking services, and printing accessories.