I'm moving soon. I'm taking my 918 but will not be taking the cabinet. This includes a 3PH motor drive which is the same as used in the 1940's era 618...
I'm trying to remove the spindle in an older model 608. I've looked at the 'Army Manual' which has been a big help but am kinda stuck. I cannot figure out how...
Hallo, Might anyone have a faceplate or 4-jaw chuck to fit the 608 please?. Ditto two oil pots (preferably glass type)to fit the headstock?. Thanks, Richard...
For sale due to change of plans: A very clean Rivett 608 - comes with 8 changewheels, a 4" three-jaw 'Unitol' chuck and key, a 4-1/2" three-jaw Taylor chuck, a...
After some thinking about this I have decided I want to sell the collection of original 1940's era Model 918 documentation I have. The collection includes the...
Rivett's, I need to make space in my shop and I am preparing to sell my 918 with many accessories. To see the lathe and accessories go to David's 918,...
Hello, I recently purchased all the parts associated with a 608, and was told the bed was available, however that turned out to be wrong, So I am on the Hunt...
After countless hours of hunting the thread size on the head stock bearing oilers on these two #8 machines. I finally have it. I knew about most of the...
If anyone has the tailstock knurling attachment (can be seen in the 608F catalog in the attachments on fig. 27 on disk #2 of the disk set) and who would be...
Hello, I am looking to understand what are the differences between a precision 8 and an early 608? Can someone explain the distinguishing features? thanks Rayl...
Looking for a cross slide/compound assembly for a 918. Can be far less than perfect. I may be able to get away with just a slide rest (If that is the correct...
Hello Gents, So I am in the process of dissassembling and cleaning, what I thought was a 608 in very good shape (well, it had/has very pretty flaking/frosting...
Hi Steve, You may not remember me, I sent you a copy of the ball turning attachment instructions a few years ago and you sent me a set of the Rivett disks.+ I...
Hi All, I am trying to remove the back gear. Does the shaft just slide out? I have removed the front bushing. I cant remove the handle from the shaft as I...
Hi Gents, Due to technical problems I havent been able to do much on my web site for a while, this is now resolved and I am slowly adding what I have been up...
I'm reading the write up on Tony's web site (lathes.uk.co) and he mentions the bearings in the #8/608 are adjustable. How is that done? I've looked carefully...
Hand and Machine Scraping Class by Forrest Addy & Don Roberts Seattle Scrapefest 2010 We are announcing the 2nd Annual Seattle Scraping Class. This year our...
I may have asked this previously. Unforch I cannot find any saved mail to indicate where any replies may have led... I'm looking for some sort of book that can...
Looking for new oliers to replace the busted up units on my #8 Precision. What size threads into the headstock for these? -- Mike N Some people are like...
I know this is a longshot request.... I need a carriage gib for a #8 or 608. Of the machines I picked up in NYC none have this gib. I'm in the process of...
I finally powered up my 918S and found the headstock bearings are very noisey. I've taken the spindle out. This unit has a single bearing at each end....
Now that I have this #8 set up on the bench I want to go about removing a hundred years of yuck off the thing. I'm hesitant to go about this in the usual way I...
I've got three sets of feet here for these machines. One set is round like off a 505 and has a screw height adjustment, the other two sets are standard Rivett....
http://twmaster.4amlunch.net/lathe/stop.jpg This was in a box with the collection of stuff I picked up from Chris in NYC. It fits in a T slot but does not fit...
Guys, Sorry for not socializing as of yet, just been overly busy with stuff.... I'm posting some pics in the photo section of the first few small pieces in the...
Hey Guys, I am missing things like the two gears that go on the leadscrew and drive shaft, the little cover that slides over these two gears, the gib and nut...
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