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Rivett Turret Lathe??

Discussion in 'The Tool Shed' started by termin8ed, Aug 6, 2017.

  1. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    termin8ed, Aug 6, 2017
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  2. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    Set up for production work making widget after widget after widget- no speed change mechanism, hydraulic powered, no cross slide, no tail stock, collet holder chuck.

    If you're getting into widget protection it's just the tickie, if you ever need to make a thing-a-ma-bob it's useless.

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Aug 6, 2017
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  3. wheelie

    wheelie beeg dummy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

    Might be worth it for parts or something. Who can't use and extra motor laying around the shop, or step pulleys or drive belts. I see some cool shifter handles/levers there for some project or another.
     
    wheelie, Aug 6, 2017
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  4. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    Thats what i was wondering. The $5 bid price seemed too good for a small lathe
     
    termin8ed, Aug 6, 2017
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  5. Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

    The geometric die head in the turret is worth at least $200 on its own. If I had the space I'd buy it. Rivett made very good machines. It would be good for small parts like screws, rivets, nuts anything with a knurled edge, small bushings and a host of other small parts under 1" in diameter.

    Check out this video.
     
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    Mcruff, Aug 6, 2017
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  6. Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

    Dear god do not buy this thing for using as junk parts, leave it together and let someone have a real machine, they don't make anything like this anymore, that would be like stripping a ww2 jeep a part for the gears in the steering box and transmission to make a go cart with.
     
    Mcruff, Aug 6, 2017
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  7. wheelie

    wheelie beeg dummy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

    :sick: Sorry for suggesting it. I'll go back to my corner now. :whistle::)
     
    wheelie, Aug 6, 2017
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  8. Keys5a

    Keys5a Sponsor

    Well stated McRuff! That is a nice machine, especially for custom making bolts and fasteners. I would consider buying it just for the tapping head. My brother has a Smid turret lathe he bought kind of on a whim. He found he uses it all the time!
    I just looked at the list of auction items. I wish I lived near Otisville (wherever that is). I would be bidding on items #108,116,121,123, and 129. #112 is my blasting cabinet in my shop. Too bad its pick-up only!
    -Donny
     
    Last edited: Aug 7, 2017
    Keys5a, Aug 7, 2017
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  9. termin8ed

    termin8ed I didn't do it Staff Member

    I keep my eye on their auctions. Dont have room yet for much, but. If. I found a killer deal i would have to find room;)
     
    termin8ed, Aug 8, 2017
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  10. wheelie

    wheelie beeg dummy 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

    [peeking out of my corner] Interesting now that I see what it does or can do. Thanks for the video. [slips back into corner]
     
    wheelie, Aug 8, 2017
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