Thread: Rivett 715

All turned out well in the end hey Ew. Fingers and toes are all now uncrossed.

Any clarity on the spindle?

ps. Why don't you post the giver awayer's photos to whet a couple of appetites?

What joy!. waiting for pics...

-J

Originally Posted by Anorak Bob

All turned out well in the end hey Ew. Fingers and toes are all now uncrossed.

Any clarity on the spindle?

ps. Why don't you post the giver awayer's photos to whet a couple of appetites?

Yeah, though i didn't sleep so well last night......
Here is the overall pic from the seller, as Bob hinted there is something going on with the spindle. Should be an L00 nose...

Ew

I was just looking at the photos Mike Garwood posted of a 608 and its accessories and thinking 608s are probably common compared to the 715. A long adventure ahead of you Ew.

Schaublin accessories appear to be made of unobtainium, I reckon Rivett might have used something rarer for the 715.

BT

Wow Ewan,

Originally Posted by BT

Schaublin accessories appear to be made of unobtainium, I reckon Rivett might have used something rarer for the 715.

In terms of spares I think we are talking weapons grade unobtanium ....

Good to see such a rare machine going to a good home.

Regards
Ray

Originally Posted by RayG

Wow Ewan,



In terms of spares I think we are talking weapons grade unobtanium ....

Good to see such a rare machine going to a good home.

Regards
Ray

Isn't weapons grades unobtainium some kind of alloy of mithril and adamantium?

Nice score Ueee can't wait until she's turning.

Unfortunately you will be waiting a long time.

Good news, it was free......the tailstock is original and in bearable condition. The angled edges of the bed still Shie some scrape marks. Bearings are there and feel ok, did I mention it was free?

The bad, spindle has been doctored and the miniature L00 nose removed, along with the 4c taper, and a threaded one put in place. The collet closer and handwheel is mia, as is the outer spindle sleave. The pulleys are badly damaged, looks like someone took it apart with a hammer. The entire cross slide is off a 608.

Not one to go running from a challenge I'll contact the rivett guys in the states and see if I can get some dimensions.....

Pics tonight.

Cheers,
Ew

So...was it free?
I hate you

Anonymous
(This might be my new name....at least I can spell it)

Yet another new member.

Dean

Seems i didn't take any overalls....oops.

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Compound is from a 608
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Drive pulley, looks more like a sprocket
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Spindle
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Head off
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Still flaking down the length of the bed
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Plaques
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Main bearings, AC there are 2 pre loaded against each other at the front end, one at the rear. Never seen the makings "Support here" on a bearing before.
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5" 4 jaw, branded New Britain MFG CO, seems to be just fine under the rust. It is very thin, maybe 1 1/4".
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Some shots of the bed and tailstock on the LeBlond, gives some perspective.....
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Looks like the T&C grinder may have to take a back seat......

Cheers,
Ew

Originally Posted by Anorak Bob

I was just looking at the photos Mike Garwood posted of a 608 and its accessories and thinking 608s are probably common compared to the 715. A long adventure ahead of you Ew.

Schaublin accessories appear to be made of unobtainium, I reckon Rivett might have used something rarer for the 715.

BT

Approx. 1800 608's were made, approx. 180 715's. Very rare indeed. Weapons grade unobtainable indeed.

For anyone interested a link to the manual http://www.deprecision.com/RivettLat...Riv715_man.pdf

Ew

I was thinking 102 size last night but it looks more 70-ish. A least you have the spindle and nearly as important, the manual.

Originally Posted by Anorak Bob

I was thinking 102 size last night but it looks more 70-ish. A least you have the spindle and nearly as important, the manual.

Oddly enough it is 7" swing x 15" centers (715 , guess what the capacity of the 918 was...). Overall bed length is 33", 3" wide i think. You have to remember that the LeBlond saddle is over 2' wide and 2' deep, and would weigh more than the entire 715 by itself. Bed alone would weigh 50kg i reakon, heavy enough to make you grunt but still easily movable. Its a real shame the spindle is butchered, making a new compound with drawings is easy enough (well do able anyway) but making a spindle is another thing.....