bawcustoms
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Post by bawcustoms on Aug 27, 2023 17:11:55 GMT -5
We’ll, I finally got tired of waiting for people to have vibrating tumblers back in stock. I currently have a lot-o and wanted to add a second so I decided to build one myself. I basically copied my lot-o tumbler with some modifications to accept the 30 watt concrete vibrator motor that everyone has been talking so much about. I tuned it exactly the same way you’d tune a lot-o and after a lot of testing I think I’ve got the motor counter weights set correctly. I’ll post a video once I figure out how.
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Post by velodromed on Aug 27, 2023 17:29:58 GMT -5
Well, I finally got tired of waiting for people to have vibrating tumblers back in stock. I currently have a lot-o and wanted to add a second so I decided to build one myself. I basically copied my lot-o tumbler with some modifications to accept the 30 watt concrete vibrator motor that everyone has been talking so much about. I tuned it exactly the same way you’d tune a lot-o and after a lot of testing I think I’ve got the motor counter weights set correctly. I’ll post a video once I figure out how. Very cool. I’m really curious to see how you built it and will be waiting for the video. |
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dillonf
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Post by dillonf on Aug 27, 2023 19:32:23 GMT -5
We’ll, I finally got tired of waiting for people to have vibrating tumblers back in stock. I currently have a lot-o and wanted to add a second so I decided to build one myself. I basically copied my lot-o tumbler with some modifications to accept the 30 watt concrete vibrator motor that everyone has been talking so much about. I tuned it exactly the same way you’d tune a lot-o and after a lot of testing I think I’ve got the motor counter weights set correctly. I’ll post a video once I figure out how. That's awesome. I'm currently collecting supplies to do the same thing, but I modified HVAC parts to create the frame. I have to assemble it and test it . . . will be a while. Can't wait to see what you made! |
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JR8675309
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Post by JR8675309 on Aug 27, 2023 19:43:24 GMT -5
I'm jealous of your industry... I have all the parts to rebuild my UV-10 but am dragging my feet and just bought a new vibe :/
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bawcustoms
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Post by bawcustoms on Aug 27, 2023 19:53:17 GMT -5
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Post by chris1956 on Aug 27, 2023 19:53:33 GMT -5
Thanks for taking the initiative. Would really like to see a video also. Thanks.
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Post by chris1956 on Aug 27, 2023 19:54:08 GMT -5
Thanks for taking the initiative. Would really like to see a video also. Thanks. Just saw the pics. Thanks. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Aug 27, 2023 19:59:03 GMT -5
bawcustoms - I'm not sure which I'm more impressed with...your build on that vibe tumbler...or your figuring out how to post pics! LOL Seriously...that build is SO impressive! Way to go!! 
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bawcustoms
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Post by bawcustoms on Aug 27, 2023 20:04:51 GMT -5
I guess I didn’t figure out how to upload videos. Anybody know how to do it?
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Post by velodromed on Aug 27, 2023 20:11:22 GMT -5
Alright, I finally figured out how to get pictures and videos upload. What a pain that was. Lol    Damn!! Looks professionally built! What an impressive machine. How exactly did you build it? |
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dillonf
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Post by dillonf on Aug 27, 2023 20:17:42 GMT -5
Alright, I finally figured out how to get pictures and videos upload. What a pain that was. Lol Man I am going to be embarrassed to post mine after seeing yours! Your's looks like a professional metal shop made it - mine looks like amateur hour - haha. I can only get videos up to 10 seconds to post - unless you put them on youtube or something. Amazing job on that frame - would love to know how you made it! Here is the frame I am going to use:    |
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bawcustoms
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Post by bawcustoms on Aug 27, 2023 20:29:42 GMT -5
I've been a fabricator/welder for almost 25 years in a custom sheet metal shop. I made all the parts at work and then welded it at home. The only thing I had any issues with was finding the material to make the springs.
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dillonf
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Post by dillonf on Aug 27, 2023 20:35:01 GMT -5
That looks legit dude! How much did it cost to make? We seriously need a solution for cheap, available vibes. If you are asking me - I'm shooting for less than $125.00 and nothing more than basic tools to build it. I'm making my own springs out of some 1/16" stainless. Wish I had the metal skills to build one like bawcustoms !! |
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Post by chris1956 on Aug 27, 2023 20:38:41 GMT -5
Alright, I finally figured out how to get pictures and videos upload. What a pain that was. Lol Man I am going to be embarrassed to post mine after seeing yours! Your's looks like a professional metal shop made it - mine looks like amateur hour - haha. I can only get videos up to 10 seconds to post - unless you put them on youtube or something. Amazing job on that frame - would love to know how you made it! Here is the frame I am going to use: I like the rubber/foam liner. Let us know how it works. Thanks for posting. |
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Post by velodromed on Aug 27, 2023 20:42:52 GMT -5
I've been a fabricator/welder for almost 25 years in a custom sheet metal shop. I made all the parts at work and then welded it at home. The only thing I had any issues with was finding the material to make the springs. That’s what I told my wife when I showed her your creation; ‘this is a guy who works with metal and has access to the tools’. Very nice! |
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bawcustoms
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Post by bawcustoms on Aug 27, 2023 20:42:58 GMT -5
That looks legit dude! How much did it cost to make? We seriously need a solution for cheap, available vibes. It cost me about 60 dollars to make. I already had a second bowl for my lot-o but I'll need to buy another one eventually so that'll add another 60 bucks to it |
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Post by chris1956 on Aug 27, 2023 20:44:00 GMT -5
Man I am going to be embarrassed to post mine after seeing yours! Your's looks like a professional metal shop made it - mine looks like amateur hour - haha. I can only get videos up to 10 seconds to post - unless you put them on youtube or something. Amazing job on that frame - would love to know how you made it! Here is the frame I am going to use: I like the rubber/foam liner. Let us know how it works. Thanks for posting. I should have added that the reason I like the liner is that after I added the concrete vibrating motor to my Lot-O, I had wear issuse on the bowl. I think the liner will take care of any of that issue. |
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Post by velodromed on Aug 27, 2023 20:44:48 GMT -5
I guess I didn’t figure out how to upload videos. Anybody know how to do it? The easiest way I have found is to put it on YouTube then copy and paste the link here. |
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Post by velodromed on Aug 27, 2023 20:46:58 GMT -5
Alright, I finally figured out how to get pictures and videos upload. What a pain that was. Lol Man I am going to be embarrassed to post mine after seeing yours! Your's looks like a professional metal shop made it - mine looks like amateur hour - haha. I can only get videos up to 10 seconds to post - unless you put them on youtube or something. Amazing job on that frame - would love to know how you made it! Here is the frame I am going to use: Yours looks nice man! That’s a very creative use of roof vent material, something that all of us have access to and could figure out. I’ll be curious to see how it runs. |
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bawcustoms
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Post by bawcustoms on Aug 27, 2023 20:48:02 GMT -5
That looks legit dude! How much did it cost to make? We seriously need a solution for cheap, available vibes. If you are asking me - I'm shooting for less than $125.00 and nothing more than basic tools to build it. I'm making my own springs out of some 1/16" stainless. Wish I had the metal skills to build one like bawcustoms !! I tried using 20ga stainless for the springs and it didn't really work. It just bends to easily. You'll definitely want to find some spring steel. |
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