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New to this group.Was told that a John B is a member who has a 505.If anyone has any info or pics it would be a great help in trying to restore my 505.I need...
George Daab
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Dec 13, 2008
5:41 pm
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... Hi George I think that I might be the 'John B' that you are after.... It sounds like you are talking about the thread chasing arrangement...your parts...
wotcherman
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Dec 14, 2008
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Thank you to John B. JB you have been most helpful in my quest to restore my 505 and to get the tracing attachment working.Thanks again from the USA....
George Daab
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Dec 15, 2008
11:31 pm
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Floyd, You called the other day and i neglected to get your contact info, would you please re-contact me? David drzipperxyz@......
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Dec 26, 2008
9:23 pm
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Hi:  I'm not Floyd, I'm Gene but I do on a 608.  Do you really want me or Floyd. ... From: drzipxyz <drzipperxyz@...> Subject: [Rivett-608] Would...
E Moisey
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Dec 29, 2008
7:26 pm
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Hi:  I'm not Floyd, I'm Gene but I do own a 608.  Do you really want me or Floyd. ... From: drzipxyz <drzipperxyz@...> Subject: [Rivett-608] Would...
E Moisey
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Dec 29, 2008
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Hi, A gentleman named Floyd (not Gene) called and I was trying to re-contact him. David ... From: "E Moisey" <e.moisey@...> To:...
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Dec 29, 2008
8:49 pm
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My 608 is US Airforce surplus on a metal cabinet. A mechanical speed adjuster on the front, and a 1 hp 220V single phase motor. I was have trouble with it,...
jlewismemphis
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Jan 10, 2009
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Hi John:  This old stuff is tricky and I could be wrong, but I think it's a 3 phase setup.  I wouldn't worry about reverse on a lathe.  Running them for 40...
E Moisey
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Jan 10, 2009
2:43 am
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That is a good point about the chuck. OTOH, reverse sure is nice if the spindle nose is stuck. I keep a wood block on the lathe for tightening and sometimes...
David
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Jan 10, 2009
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also you can't use the back gears if your lathe has no reverse for the motor. I have threaded chuck lathes at work that I throw in reverse all the time to...
jonathan byler
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Jan 10, 2009
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I use reverse all the time for rigid tapping (2 and 3 flute taps only, held in drill chuck) and it is especially nice with a VFD (On my pre-war 1020). Have...
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Jan 10, 2009
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Hi Jon:  Don't need reverse for the back gears on my Rivett.  My Atlas didn't need it either.  I also assumed that David would be doing high speed turning,...
E Moisey
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Jan 10, 2009
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my mistake, I was thinking of my mill... ... my mistake, I was thinking of my mill... On Jan 9, 2009, at 11:33 PM, E Moisey wrote: Hi Jon:  Don't need reverse...
jonathan byler
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Jan 10, 2009
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I'm just warning you guys of a possible freak accident that would be devastating if you got hit by a flying chuck.  If you are working at home alone, you will...
E Moisey
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Jan 10, 2009
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E Moisey, I have an almost complete spare angle PM me at drzipperxyz@... David _____ From: Rivett-608@yahoogroups.com...
David
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Jan 10, 2009
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If anyone hasa Ball Turner I have a few parts of interest: 4NS 6 jaw 1.25" thick scroll chuck - direct mount made for holding flat objects like coins 4NS 8"...
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Jan 17, 2009
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Hi, interested in the under mount gear box. Live on Long Island, NY. 516 771-1298. I also belong to the Practical Machinist Group, my ID daabamatic.I have a...
George Daab
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Jan 17, 2009
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Has anyone ever seen one of these? Can you tell me anything about it? How old etc? David _____ From: Rivett-608@yahoogroups.com...
David
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Jan 17, 2009
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Hi, interested in the gear box, please let me know how much it would be total to Long Island, NY 11510. George ... From: David To: Rivett-608@yahoogroups.com ...
George Daab
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Jan 17, 2009
11:46 pm
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George, I will let you know if it becomes available, as I said I am looking for a ball turner The lathe it is from cost me dearly were it for sale it would...
David
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Jan 18, 2009
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There is a discussion on ball turners on the home shop machinist board that includes the plans for building a ball turner. Looks simple enough ...
John Lewis
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Jan 18, 2009
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John, That is a nice simple one, thank you. Please take a look at this one: http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/showthread.php?t=130460 David _____ From:...
David
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Jan 18, 2009
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Hi David:  It's a bezel chuck.  Holds all kind of cap shapes from the inside or outside.  These chuck up in a  5C collet real nice......Gene ... From:...
E Moisey
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Jan 18, 2009
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Gene, Thank you, I should have known you would know. Is this favored by watchmakers? David _____ From: Rivett-608@yahoogroups.com...
David
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Jan 18, 2009
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Hi:  They should jump on it.  You should be able to $100 to $200+ for one.......Gene ... From: David <drzipperxyz@...> Subject: RE: [Rivett-608]...
E Moisey
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Jan 18, 2009
7:32 pm
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Ed, Thanks, I think I will hang on to it. I can see uses for it. Regards, David _____ From: Rivett-608@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Rivett-608@yahoogroups.com] On ...
David
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Jan 18, 2009
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Hope someone here saw this and got one... http://springfield.craigslist.org/tls/969341222.html...
michael garwood
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Jan 19, 2009
12:15 am
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He sold the 5c still has the 1911 608 and the 505 Dav5d _____ From: Rivett-608@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Rivett-608@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of michael garwood...
David
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Jan 19, 2009
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Yesterday I got around to fixing a backgear that I damaged months ago. The 608 backgears and connecting shaft are a single casting of gray iron, so I silver...
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