RIVETT 918 Metal Lathe Bulletin 918A/Manual

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Manual Description

Number of Pages: 22

This is a reproduction, not a photocopy, of an original Rivett 918 Metal Lathe Bulletin (918A). The bulletin is a lot more than just a sales flyer; It should almost be considered a operator's and set up manual. This bulletin shows accessories, other set ups and lathes that are listed below in the contents. The bulletin shows some of the accessory setups in use and descriptions of each accessory. This lathe has attachments that aren't on a lot of newer metal lathes. It you want to know what was available for this lathe, this manual is a must have.

Angle Iron.............................................15
Bench Unit.............................................17
Cabinet, Metal.........................................18
Centers-Headstock and Tailstock.......................15
Chasing Bar Attachment-Rear.............................8
Chucks-Center..........................................15
Drill Jaw and Step.....................................16
Clamp Dog..............................................15
Closing Ring for Step Chucks...........................16
Collets-Draw-in........................................16
Push-out...............................................16
Collet Adaptor-Push-out................................16
Cutting-off and Forming Slide..........................14
Cutting-off and Turning Slide..........................14
Drives-Motor Jackshaft.................................17
Electric Control Panel..................................2
Floor and Elevation Plans-Bench........................19
Cabinet................................................19
Grinding Attachment-Unit Motor Drive....................6
External  Set-up........................................6
Internal Set-up.........................................6
Grinding Attachment-Universal...........................6
Hand Screw Machine Assembly............................12
Headstock...............................................2
Indexing Attachment.....................................7
Knurling Tools-Tailstock Knurling Att...................5
Slide Rest..............................................4
Milling   Attachment-Universal..........................9
Milling Angle...........................................9
Jig Boring..............................................9
Milling Gear............................................9
Oil Pump and Piping....................................18
Plain Lathe Assembly...................................11
Plates-Driving, Face and Drill.........................16
Rests-Automatic Universal Slide........................10
Ball Turning............................................8
Compound Slide..........................................4
Steady, Plain and Hinged...............................15
Tee, Plain and Hinged..................................15
Triangle...............................................15
Rotary Chuck Closer.....................................3
Saw Table..............................................15
Shoe for Slide Rest with Clamping Bolt..................4
Slotting Attachment.....................................7
Slotting and Milling Fixture...........................15
Specifications.........................................20
Spindle  Nose...........................................2
Tailstock-Cross Slide Lever.............................5
Lever...................................................5
Standard................................................5
Thread Cutting Attachment...............................7
Tools-Slide Rest........................................4
Turret.................................................13
Turret, Automatic Indexing.............................13
Turret  Attachment,  Tailstock..........................5
Vise...................................................16

Overview

I have collected this information for many years and have found the information they contain to be priceless in using and setting up the machines properly. I believe this manual will be a valuable resource of knowledge that will provide a lot of helpful information that is often hard to find. My manuals are not photocopies. I maintain a high standard of quality in my reproductions. Most of the manuals I reproduce look better than their originals. I have professionally digitally edited every page, and removed stains, wrinkles and handwriting. All of the manuals are printed on thick white paper to withstand shop wear and tear; they are then comb bound with heavy cover pages so they lie flat on the workbench.