Rivett 505

[luap]

Rivett Clockmakers lathe 505. Won't take much to get it running.dont know what size colletts it uses, the one here has no number.
Has the name Rivett written in cursive on casting .have info from internet on the history of Rivett. Fascinating...
The whole factory shop is buried in a landfill in Maine . ?.......
Can't wait to put it to work ....... some pics in stages of restoring

 

[Richard King 2]

Here is a little history on your lathe.

http://www.lathes.co.uk/rivett/page5.html

 

[luap]

Thanks, Amazing machine ...

 

[luap]

Rivett Clockmakers lathe 505. Won't take much to get it running.dont know what size colletts it uses, the one here has no number.
Has the name Rivett written in cursive on casting .have info from internet on the history of Rivett. Fascinating...
The whole factory shop is buried in a landfill in Maine . ?.......
Can't wait to put it to work ....... some pics in stages of restoring

Its in good condition so I just mount it on a bench.Not much wear...
Info available on online . colletts are I think smaller than 5 .