Photo Index - Rivett Lathe Mfg. Co. - 1020s

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Rivett Lathe Mfg. Co.
Boston, MA

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Lathe, Metal
Machine Size:	12 1/2" swing x 20" between centers
Submitted By:	Greg Kozak

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	1020s
Date of Manufacturer:	Sept,18, 1953
Serial Number:	239
Last Updated	5/17/2013 11:56:49 AM

Comments:

The lathe was in good operating condition when I got it. After using it for a year I decided to completely tear it down. Every nut and bolt including headstock and gearbox was disassembled. The lathe was in amazingly good condition and built like a tank. The original motor and expanding pulley system was so loud and needed to be run off a phase converter so I decided to convert it to VFD maintaining all the original controls. Runs great. Smooth and quiet. I liked the look of the bare castings so I just coated them with shellac instead of painting but for now have left the base covers with the original paint.

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Comments: Rivett 1020s
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Comments: New motor connected to clutch shaft
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Comments: disassembled headstock
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Comments: Gearbox, every shaft is on tapered roller bearings
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Comments: the gearbox rests on one flat and one box way. It can be slid out with one finger.
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Comments: Disassembled gearbox.
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