Input on Reid hydraulic with power down feed:

[Zap921]

Looking to ditch a 618 manual SG for a Reid 618 Hydraulic with power D/F. The owner doesn't have a manual, bought the unit in 96 and was second owner. Any positive or negative thoughts on the Reid? Also if anyone has a connection for a manual that would be a plus, and if anyone knows whether or not the 618 HYD manual covers the down feed operation. He said he didn't use the power down feed or the over wheel dresser. TIA, Nick

 

[bsg]

http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/306/25074.pdf

 

[Zap921]

Thanks bsg! That's great....

 

[Zap921]

Did Reid sub out the production of those HYD models at some point because the one that I'm looking at has the same control panel on the right but only has the round Reid logo on the hydraulic drawer, no reference to FayScott. I'm assuming they would operate basically the same.

 

[bsg]

Did Reid sub out the production of those HYD models at some point because the one that I'm looking at has the same control panel on the right but only has the round Reid logo on the hydraulic drawer, no reference to FayScott. I'm assuming they would operate basically the same.

IIRC, they're were four different owners of the company over the years, Reid, Fay Scott, White Consolidated and now Leland Gifford Products, LLC is the current owner.
Leland Gifford sells parts and has a rebuilding service, no new machines are currently being made.....

Leland Gifford Products

Kevin

 

[Zap921]

Makes sense, that's encouraging that they show still having parts for Reid.

 

[michiganbuck]

Reids were made in Detroit and were a very good machine. My first job was a shop full of Reids.
(X) Ops ! looks like I am wrong about them being made in Detroit.

 

[michiganbuck]

Reids were made in Detroit and were a very good machine. My first job was a shop full of Reids

But the ones I ran did not have power down feed.

 

[Zap921]

Thanks michiganbuck appreciate the first hand feedback!! And for an update, I bought it and will be bringing it home this week. Fortunately the guy lives and runs his machine shop about 20 minutes from me. He bought a larger SG (Brown & Sharpe) the chuck was bigger than 6x18. It'll be interesting to see how repeatable the downfeed is.

 

[bsg]

Reids were made in Detroit and were a very good machine. My first job was a shop full of Reids

Reid's were manufactured in Massachusetts at the beginning, are you thinking Parker Majestic?

Kevin