iamchris
has rocks in the head
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Post by iamchris on Aug 27, 2023 20:50:29 GMT -5
Very excited to see!
I know it's not what the forum recommends, but uploading to YouTube and pasting the link here is by far the easiest option.
Upload as either unlisted (recommend this option) or public.
*edit* I am apparently late to the game here. Watching now!
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dillonf
fully equipped rock polisher
Hounding and tumbling
Member since February 2022
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Post by dillonf on Aug 27, 2023 20:50:44 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 Wow that's a great cost!!
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dillonf
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by dillonf on Aug 27, 2023 20:52:36 GMT -5
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. Good to know! If you have a vendor you can share it will be much appreciated. I was just going to buy a lot-o spring kit, but they have been out forever!
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dillonf
fully equipped rock polisher
Hounding and tumbling
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Post by dillonf on Aug 27, 2023 21:03:59 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: 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. Thanks! I'm curious to see how it runs as well . Once I figure out how I'm going to attach the motor the rest of the assembly should be fairly straight forward. I'm adding a 1/16" thick sheet of aluminum to the bottom of the box vent to reinforce it - hopefully it won't just shake apart . . .
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bawcustoms
off to a rocking start
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Post by bawcustoms on Aug 27, 2023 21:05:34 GMT -5
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. Good to know! If you have a vendor you can share it will be much appreciated. I was just going to buy a lot-o spring kit, but they have been out forever! I used spring steel banding strap off a pallet of metal we received at work. I can send you some if you don’t have access to any.
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dillonf
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by dillonf on Aug 27, 2023 21:08:15 GMT -5
Good to know! If you have a vendor you can share it will be much appreciated. I was just going to buy a lot-o spring kit, but they have been out forever! I used spring steel banding strap off a pallet of metal we received at work. I can send you some if you don’t have access to any. Awesome! I'll see if I can find some - If not I'll PM you!! Thanks!!
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ashley
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Post by ashley on Aug 27, 2023 21:13:52 GMT -5
Awesome job! That thing looks great!
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Post by velodromed on Aug 27, 2023 21:26:12 GMT -5
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. Thanks! I'm curious to see how it runs as well . Once I figure out how I'm going to attach the motor the rest of the assembly should be fairly straight forward. I'm adding a 1/16" sheet of aluminum to the bottom of the box vent to reinforce it - hopefully it won't just shake apart . . . Mount it like on a raytech, in the center below the bowl. Go ahead and start a separate post about it, tag me and we’ll spitball some ideas for fun.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Aug 28, 2023 8:56:34 GMT -5
Very excited to see! I know it's not what the forum recommends, but uploading to YouTube and pasting the link here is by far the easiest option. Upload as either unlisted (recommend this option) or public. *edit* I am apparently late to the game here. Watching now! Chris, au contraire, putting them on YouTube is one of the best and easiest ways to post videos on the forum. Videos take up lots of space and Cloudinary is way better for just pictures. You'd use up your free monthly storage space in a heartbeat uploading videos to Cloudinary.
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rocknewb101
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Post by rocknewb101 on Aug 28, 2023 9:34:24 GMT -5
bawcustoms and dillonf - what amazing ingenuity you both have! Lot-0 better up their game!!
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mgroothuis
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since November 2022
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Post by mgroothuis on Aug 30, 2023 9:13:05 GMT -5
I used spring steel banding strap off a pallet of metal we received at work. I can send you some if you don’t have access to any. I wondered. That stuff should work like a charm! Incredible build!
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michiganpebbler
spending too much on rocks
Member since April 2023
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Post by michiganpebbler on Aug 30, 2023 10:25:30 GMT -5
Very cool. Wish I had your talent!
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waterobert
off to a rocking start
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Post by waterobert on Aug 30, 2023 22:49:46 GMT -5
Looking real good ! My question is when are you starting your production line? I am sure that you could easily sale first 100 on this forum in no time, lol
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