lathe accessories

[Bob Baxter]

Hi folks,
Looking for a little help again! I have just begun using a watchmakers lathe which I picked up about 3 years ago. So far have made only simple clock component (arbors for example) but LOVE the hobby! I am looking for some accessories for the lathe which is an old (ca. 1890) Rivett watchmakers lathe. I am looking specifically for accessories which would mount to the tailstock and allow me to polish pivots more quickly. I have searched the web but so far with no luck. By the way, it is an 8WW lathe. I could make some accessories but I can't tell if the tailstock runner has a morse taper or not, it certainly isn't threaded.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Bob

 

[Bob Baxter]

Hi folks,
Looking for a little help again! I have just begun using a watchmakers lathe which I picked up about 3 years ago. So far have made only simple clock component (arbors for example) but LOVE the hobby! I am looking for some accessories for the lathe which is an old (ca. 1890) Rivett watchmakers lathe. I am looking specifically for accessories which would mount to the tailstock and allow me to polish pivots more quickly. I have searched the web but so far with no luck. By the way, it is an 8WW lathe. I could make some accessories but I can't tell if the tailstock runner has a morse taper or not, it certainly isn't threaded.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Bob

 

[Lyle A. Waisman]

There are a number of clock pivot polishing accessories that are made. The best one is Swiss, distributed by Bergeon ( http://www.ofrei.com/page272.html , down near the bottom), it'll cost you. It also requires a collet-holding tailstock.

Another option is one that I've seen at most of the large regional and national shows ( http://www.MorganPivotPolisher.com/ ). I've never heard any feedback about the utility of this one, but it's about half the price, and it looks like it will clamp onto a standard tail.

 

[ClockBug]

Before commenting on the Morgan Pivot Polisher, I want to disclose that I am also a seller of the unit. My comments are not intended to solicit business on this Forum.

As a user, I really like the unit, its very very fast, gives consistent high quality, and since I like my pivots burnished to a very smooth and hard surface, which was taking me a long time by hand on my lathe, this is a big time saver. IMHO polishing pivots is the most important step in getting a clock to run a real long time. Good Luck.

 

[robert callaghan]

Try: www.dashto.com. A lloonngg, searchable, list of horological tools, material, books,etc., updated @ weekly.