Hello all, I'm wanting to put a 3/4 HP variable speed DC motor, 90 volts, on my 608. RPM's are max 1720. Any suggestions on the motor's pulley size? I'm...
Hi Jason, Firstly the thing you need to consider is not the RPM of the motor, but the maximum RPM you “could” achieve on the headstock, these spindles can...
with a quality spindle oil and the bearings adjusted properly, I can't see why they shouldn't go to the original top speed with no problem, but I am really no...
Hi Everyone, Thanks for the help and tips... Jason PS - should I go with a lightweight spindle oil? I have the Mobil One brands, both light and medium...
Hi Jason, I have a Baldor 1hp 90v dc motor on my 608 and have mixed feelings about it. At high speed the torque is adequate, but the lower speeds are gutless ...
you might want to try using a VFD and 3 phase motor. I might be wrong, but I think these get better low speed torque than the Variable speed DC motors do. ......
Hey steve, congrats on getting the crossslide off of ebay, let us know, if you would what differences you find between it and any others you may have. At some...
Hi Jon, Thanks, and yes when it turns up I will indeed let you know, the only comparison I have is the one on my WWII version. But this one is more likely WWI...
Jon, For a starter, on the most recent 608 - 4NS I purchased serial No 361 I noticed a few differences. This 1936 lathe has the plate on the back of the...
Hello all: I have just posted a couple of pictures of my newly repaired back gear shaft, for my 608pv. I'll post some more pictures and a description of the...
Jason, I did a little bit of looking around about motors and shafts and stuff to help answer this question for you. take a look at this thread on the...
Hi Pete, Now that’s the kind of repair that speaks for itself, an invisible one. Brilliant, I will look forward to seeing your write up. Steve _____ From:...
Anyone know where I can get some of those cool oilers like one shapeaholic's (Peter's) machine? Mine just has plain oil cups with wicks... the other one has...
Jon: Try Hit and Miss Enterprises. I bought the replacement glass for mine from them, and they sell the complete oilers. http://www.hitnmiss.com/index.html ...
Oy! those are expensive. but pretty. I'll have to start saving. thanks for the link. By the way, nice job on that backgear. I'm looking forward to reading...
Hi Jon, McMaster Carr has them on page 2109. I've had mine for a couple years and they work great. The stud that screws into the head is slightly too wide to ...
I had a new leather belt made for my 608 but it continues to be loose and my tensioning posts are maxed out. Any suggestions on a good source and preferred...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&item=130090888096&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1 thought you guys would be interested. Can't afford any more toys ...
It (early Rivett compound complete with eccentric tool holder) does look like it had the quick once over. But it also looks to be in fair shape. Just one point...
Steve Whatever are you talking about? And hello again, it's been awhile since we last spoke. We had exchanged CD's and documents about my 608 months ago. Nice...
A lot would depend on how you joined it. But all new leather stretches, so you should expect to have to alter it until it beds in. If its new, getting another...
Hi Ben, Its listed on Ebay, so up for grabs. Steve _____ From: Rivett-608@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Rivett-608@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of bcarter@... ...
Hi all just put up some pictures of the lathe bed as it has come back from being reground and scraped. I have had all of the running surfaces reground inc the...
John: Very nicely done! How much wear were you dealing with? Was the carriage way (front dovetail) very worn compared to the top surface of the bed? Pete ... ...
Hi Pete Re Wear-As you can see from the album I bought the lathe covered in a layer of brown dried cutting oil..maybe I could have bought an example in better...
John: Your comments confirm what I found on my lathe bed, but mine was not as bad. I found the the carriage dovetail was worn about .006" in the center area,...
Hi all I guess that this is a little off topic... I have just posted some pictures of a little Rivett Bench Miller that I purchased today to go with the No 8...
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