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This was one of those things I didn't know existed until it ran across my path. I added it to my Christmas list (my wife is awesome) and just got it moved in.
It is a Rivett 608, an 8-1/2x21" lathe made from the 1920s until the 1960s and a competitor of Hardinge. This one was made in 1931 or 32 based on the serial number. They also made one with a gear box and a larger spindle that could take 5C collets, this one uses an unusual 4NS collet. I found a great website for these lathes which gave me a ton of information. Rivett Lathe dot com
This one apparently spent some time with the US Navy, as it is marked with an anchor and USN. According to the Rivett site, these were popular with the Navy and many were used on ships and in repair depots.
I made a backsplash and drip pan for it, and got it moved into its new home tonight. I don't think the motor set up is original but it seems to work well. The lathe itself is in great shape, particularly considering it is 88 years old.
It didn't come with a ton of stuff, but has a couple of chucks (1-5/8"-12 thread), some drill chucks for the tail stock, a collet closer, and a set of change gears so most of the critical items.
It is a Rivett 608, an 8-1/2x21" lathe made from the 1920s until the 1960s and a competitor of Hardinge. This one was made in 1931 or 32 based on the serial number. They also made one with a gear box and a larger spindle that could take 5C collets, this one uses an unusual 4NS collet. I found a great website for these lathes which gave me a ton of information. Rivett Lathe dot com
This one apparently spent some time with the US Navy, as it is marked with an anchor and USN. According to the Rivett site, these were popular with the Navy and many were used on ships and in repair depots.
I made a backsplash and drip pan for it, and got it moved into its new home tonight. I don't think the motor set up is original but it seems to work well. The lathe itself is in great shape, particularly considering it is 88 years old.
It didn't come with a ton of stuff, but has a couple of chucks (1-5/8"-12 thread), some drill chucks for the tail stock, a collet closer, and a set of change gears so most of the critical items.