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Acme-Gridley 1-5/8" RB 8 1980 rebuilt 2000 

Detailed Description: 
Acme Gridley Model RB-8 1-5/8" 
Spindle Automatic Bar Machine, 
Serial Number 85658 
Machine with Motor and Controls 
Stock Stand and Stock Reel 
Power Reverse feed throw out. 
Cross Slides Positions 8,1,3 
(Shelf) 4,5,6 (Cutoff Style) 
Air Pickoff 7th Position - back finish available from Rite Machine. 
4th Position Reaming in Base 
Universal Chip Conveyor 
End Toolslide Holders in Postions 8,1,2,3,4,5,6 
Master Collets 
Plexiglas Guards 

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS: 
Height 8" 1" 
Length 131 5/8" 
Weight 31,700 Lbs 
Width 48" 
Collet Cap Square 1 9/64" 
Collet Capacity Round 1 5/8" 
Collet Capacity Hex 1 13/32" 
End Toolslide Travel 8" 
Idle Time 2.36 
Spindle RPM if Stopper 1263 
Spindle Speeds 163-1475 
Standard Horsepower   40 
Stock Feed 7" 
Stock Feed: 10"

The machine was rebuilt by Jim Richmond who 
is part of the Ecorse group that was bought 
out by Ivan Doverspike.