Ford script parts
http://allentown.craigslist.org/tls/2998187302.html
The motor set up with the reducer that has brackets made out of pipes and includes the electric Ford hubcaps is probably not original to the lathe and is perhaps home made. It's a solution for someone who doesn't have an old fashioned machine shop with overhead shafts for belts.
Bed looks Hardinge
It is a neat piece though. I wish I lived closer. I'd buy it. Not for the Ford hub caps, but because I'm a sucker for anything with a flat belt.
You would like this one Hal . . .
Rivett supplied their flat belt lathes with overhead or under bench drives.
I’m not sure what my 1939 model 608 started out with, as I don’t have the original bench.
Everything pretty well hand scraped or nickel plated except the quick change gear box and base stands.
It's got a few years of oil staining needing careful removal to bring out it's original beauty.
Regards
Art
I'm losing it.
I just re-read my post. "Electric Ford hubcaps"? I meant to put "electric" in front of motor at the beginning of the sentence.
Art; That's a gorgeous lathe. Rivett was in a class of it's own. My recollection was that they didn't get much bigger than a 10 or 12 " swing.
My son was given a 28" Lodge & Shipley with a 20 ? " four Jaw. Back in the '30s and '40s it had a reputation strength and accuracy.
I gave him a circa 1890, 6" south Bend with a 4' bed and change gears that belonged to a Great Great Uncle who was a Craftsman Blacksmith. It is treadle powered. NO DEEP CUTS.
Sincerely
Jim Weir
You're right , Art. That's gorgeous.
Here is a bunch of my Lodge & Shipley scans - enjoy.
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v337/johnoder/1895%20LS/
http://pounceatron.dreamhosters.com/docs/lodge/lodgeshipley-catalogue-H-1901.pdf
http://pounceatron.dreamhosters.com/docs/lodge/lodgeshipley-catalog-R-1905.pdf
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v337/johnoder/LS%201910%20Scan/
and one by Mike C.
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v337/johnoder/L%20and%20S%201916%20Catalog/
I'm a sucker for vintage machine shop equipment.
Beautiful lathe! I love it!
Nice lathe Art! My flat belt 16" South Bend with a six foot bed is a hunk of worn out junk but it still gets the job done if you are careful.