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OBJECT TYPE: METAL/MOTORIZED
DATE: 1939
ARTIFACT NUMBER: 1977.0579.001

MANUFACTURER: RIVETT LATHE & GRINDER INC.
MODEL: 607-PB-SC
LOCATION: Brighton, Massachusetts, United States of America

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General Information

Serial #: 526
Part Number: 1
Total Parts: 1
AKA: N/A
Patents: N/A
General Description: Steel, cast iron - lathe mounted on oak cabinet

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length: 162.0 cm
Width: 76.2 cm
Height: 132.0 cm
Thickness: N/A
Weight: 410.0
Diameter: N/A
Volume: N/A

Lexicon

Group: Industrial Technology
Category: Tools-Machine
Sub-Category: N/A

Manufacturer

AKA: RIVETT
Country: United States of America
State/Province: Massachusetts
City: Brighton

Context

Country: Canada
State/Province: Ontario
Period: 1939-1977
Canada: Edward Rivett was a lead lathe manufacturer starting in 1900. He was born in L'Assomption, Quebec and first opened Faheuil Watch Tool Co. before opening Rivett Lathe and Grinder Inc. Rivett lathes were widely used in Canada. This lathe was acquired from the NRC.
Function: Motorized metalworking lathe. Rivett 608 back geared screw cutting lathe, lead screw caused cutting tool to advance an accurate amount for each rotation of the screw, quick change gear system accommodates for the reproduction of small threaded work.
Technical: Manufacturing of lathe discontinued ca. 1950, co. still exists, important and highly regarded machine tool. Machine was able to produce small precision parts as well as heavy duty work. Comes with a cabinet assembly with speed box motor drive, which has sliding boards, space for tools and connections for motor leads. Rivett lathes were built for precision work, accuracy and duration. The 608 back geared screw cutting lathe could turn or bore within 0.0001 in. in 6 in. material. Substitutes a gear box unit for the change gear system.
Area Notes: Unknown

Details

Markings: N/A
Missing: Unknown - the are many accessories accompanying this piece including more than 35 collets, several chucks, tool holders, attachments, etc. It is not known what the original compliment of accessories was - but it appears to be complete.
Finish: Nickel plated bed
Decoration: N/A

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