RIVETT 918 before and after

[7mag]

Here is an old Rivett 918 made in 1945 that I cleaned and painted. I was lucky to find a compound in very good condition. This thing runs sweet. I replaced the old 575 volt two speed motor with a new Baldor motor.
Thanks, Buddy

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[HMF]

Great job- promoted to an article in the Restorations>Lathes section of the Articles on the Home page.


Nelson

 

[churchjw]

WOW. What did you use to derust it? and ok another WOW. What did you do to the ways (scrape, lap, grind...)?

Jeff

 

[7mag]

WOW. What did you use to derust it? and ok another WOW. What did you do to the ways (scrape, lap, grind...)?

Jeff

Thanks for the comments
I did not scrape the ways. I used a fine wire brush and Rust Blaster to remove the rust. Its not clear in the photos, but there is some pitting on the bed.

 

[Old Iron]

Really looks like new, Now I want one like I need another project.

Paul

 

[george wilson]

Somehow,I could find no "after" until I replied with "where is "after". Then,a bunch of replies and pictures came up.