satchel
off to a rocking start
Member since August 2009
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Post by satchel on Sept 6, 2009 18:43:10 GMT -5
I found this machine on my way home from work the other day It had a lot of nice parts. I took it apart and cleaned everything. Cut some new base pieces so it would be raised slightly. and gave it some fresh paint I attached the motor and tightened everything. I think I am going to put a 4" blade on one side and a 8" blade on the other for trimming. I need to come up with a coolant system and shields. Any ideas?
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Post by kap on Sept 6, 2009 19:02:53 GMT -5
Good looking unit! The only thing I see is make sure that you cover the motor so no coolant can get in because it does not look like it is a enclosed type. Keith
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Saskrock
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since October 2007
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Post by Saskrock on Sept 7, 2009 1:23:03 GMT -5
Nice find. I would go with just the 8" blade one one side and a stack of cheap tile blades on the other for a super grinder. Super grinders are really handy.
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Mudshark
fully equipped rock polisher
Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock. Will Rogers
Member since December 2008
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Post by Mudshark on Sept 7, 2009 7:10:27 GMT -5
Nice looking machine!I had a chance to use a plastic welder the other day and was surprised at how easy it was to use.I have a bunch of scrap acrylic sheet and I'm thinking of buying a welder off ebay and re-doing the hoods on my cabber.I remember a post here awhile back where someone had a machine like yours and made the splash shields from the ends of two five gallon buckets.For coolant you could get a small fountain pump and recirculate or maybe a gravity drip system.Keep us posted on your progress,I cant wait to see it all covered in rock snot!
Mike
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satchel
off to a rocking start
Member since August 2009
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Post by satchel on Sept 7, 2009 8:22:55 GMT -5
My plan for the shields at this point was to use plastic containers from plants that you would get at a nursery, heavy duty plastic, not the flimsy stuff. I'm a landscaper so I can easily get my hands on some. I was going to cut away part of the bucket to form around the wheel. This way I can have different size shields depending on the size of the container. I'll post some pictures once I get it togther. Thanks for the replies
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NDK
Cave Dweller
Member since January 2009
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Post by NDK on Sept 7, 2009 21:28:41 GMT -5
Great looking machine, and I like your idea for shields. Should work out great.
Nate
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docharber
has rocks in the head
Member since October 2008
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Post by docharber on Sept 9, 2009 17:54:40 GMT -5
i was considering what I might use for shields if I buit the arbor I'm cogitating on- and as I walked down the aisle at ACE hardware I saw some rolls of sluminum gutter flashing. Cheap, easy to shape, corrosion proff, and it looks cool. Just a thought.
Mark H.
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satchel
off to a rocking start
Member since August 2009
Posts: 19
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Post by satchel on Sept 9, 2009 20:34:46 GMT -5
I was thinking of the aluminum sheeting, I think I will be moving in that direction because I will be able to customize it to the machine. I am limited as to what I can do with the pot idea.
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