donwrob
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Post by donwrob on Jan 30, 2004 9:21:14 GMT -5
Here it is guys, pics of Warrens Home made tumbler. Great job Warren, it looks sturdy and very functional. Hats off to you. Thanks for sharing the pics with the group, as I know many of us wanted to put a good eye on it. Again, great job buddy, later all, Don Here is some close ups of the drum.
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WarrenA
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Post by WarrenA on Jan 30, 2004 19:00:27 GMT -5
Many Thanks Don, I have had a lot of requests for the pictures. I will be posting the parts and will be giving some assembly hints. Warren
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llanago
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Post by llanago on Jan 30, 2004 20:33:06 GMT -5
Can't wait for parts list and instruction hints!
My friend and I have been talking about making one just for fun.
llana
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WarrenA
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Post by WarrenA on Jan 30, 2004 23:17:07 GMT -5
I recommend starting with 1X8 wood oak is best but hardwood is ok. 16" bottom board 2 pieces 4" for the ends. I use rollerblade bearings, to drill them you need to narrow a 7/8" wood bit to .820 or till the bearings fit snug. diamond files are great. I drill the holes 4" apart and 2 1/2" up you need 5/16 shaft for the rollers I put a cover of clear vinyl tubing over the shaft. If you go completely from bearing to bearing the shaft won't move around. I did use pulleys from Thumlers they are 5/16 press fit for the driven pulley check your shaft on the motor- mine was 1/4"Thumlers and their belt. The motor was from a humidifier, check with a plumber or HVAC contractor if new aprox 50$, sometimes they have used ones that you can get for cheap. The bracket was from an overhead garage door, drilled for the motor it all depends on what you scrounge up. I used electric cord from an old hair drier has a switch built in the end. I used screws for a deck and pre drilled the holes and glued them in with window and door silicone lubes during assembly and hardens to lock tite 2 birds at once. Place a post or email if I forgot anything. Warren
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WarrenA
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Post by WarrenA on Jan 30, 2004 23:27:41 GMT -5
Depending on your barrel size for the length of shafts. My barrel is shown for size and I have 10" between uprights. The barrel shown is 6" plastic pipe with 1/2" wall, note the witness mark on the bottom for alignment fiberglass resin instead of varnish. the barrel is lined with .060 rubber roof glued in with shoe-goo. The other end is a 4"pvc plastic pipe sewer adapter glued in with 5 min. epoxy When you look at the top I glued a spacer with a 1" piece of the pipe. I used a paint stripping hot air gun to heat the pipe to shrink it and it was all glued in with 5 min epoxy.
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Pdwight
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Post by Pdwight on Feb 1, 2004 0:44:44 GMT -5
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WarrenA
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Post by WarrenA on Feb 1, 2004 0:59:41 GMT -5
Forgot to mention: if you noticed the screw in the top of the plug here is what happened. I cleaned the inside of the plug and sanded it and cleaned it again with lacquer thinner and filled it with fiberglass epoxy, put the hardener in and mixed and let it go. it took awhile but the fiberglass did not bond to the plug so I took the fiberglass filler out and cleaned it up and then glued it back in with window silicone and fixed it in place with the center screw. it has stayed put now.
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