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Rivett 608 Photographic Essay - Page 1

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A complete Instruction Book and Workshop Manual is available for the
Rivett 608 (it covers much of the 8" Precision as well) as well as other Rivett literature

Essentially as designed in the late 1800 the design of the headstock assembly was good enough, with development, to survive into the 1950s

Some 608 models could take the common 5C collet as a direct fitting in the spindle nose

Serial number stamped into bed

The maker's Serial Number and Data Plate for April 27th 1944

Above and below - perfect workmanship with a superb finish - even to hidden or seldom seen parts

Engagement lever and trip button for power feeds

Small but easily-read micrometer dial. The lock design ensured that there was no disturbance to the reading as it was tightened or released

Finely engraved degree markings for the top slide swivel

Screwcutting Gearbox

Interior of screwcutting gearbox

Sliding drive gear from leadscrew to power-shaft - and carriage micrometer stop

Rear view of screwcutting gearbox and drive

Rear view of the sliding main-spindle gear and the drive down to the screwcutting gearbox. The large gear keyed to the headstock spindle can be moved through three positions to drive the carriage right or left - or put the gears out of mesh completely.

Control handle for the two-speed gearbox. In the central position the drive was in neutral and a brake applied.

Two-speed gearbox and clutch unit - V-belt drive from electric motor on the right-hand side.

A complete Instruction Book and Workshop Manual is available for the
Rivett 608 (it covers much of the 8" Precision as well) as well as other Rivett literature

Rivett 608 Photographs Page 2   Rivett Home Page

Rivett 608 Photographic Essay - Page 1

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