scottyh
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by scottyh on Feb 25, 2009 23:49:01 GMT -5
Hi all, The beast is running ;D ;D ;D.... Unfortunately I have misplaced my cable for my camera but rest assured I will have pictures posted to the board within 24 hours. Just to update you all I have built (with the hand of my local welder a 30 inch vibro-lap.) Just got it back today and have loaded it up and flicked the switch and the agate but ends are going round and around the plate.... Fantastic  I brought all of the stock as scrap except for the plate which is 1 inch think steel plate. The motor is 1/4 hp which I got second hand. I designed it myself after looking at 5 or 6 differnt designs (most of which were home built, which is what the average NZ rock hound has to do as no one stocks equipment off the shelf here). I have the plans available if anyone wants them just give me a shout and will get the pics on line asap Cheers All Scott |
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Tigger
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The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers is I'm the Only One!
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Post by Tigger on Feb 26, 2009 1:10:54 GMT -5
Sounds cool. Can't wait to see your pics. Congrats!
Tigger
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Feb 26, 2009 8:30:53 GMT -5
Wow! Congrats! Looking forward to the pics!
Chuck
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scottyh
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by scottyh on Feb 26, 2009 19:11:44 GMT -5
Hi all, Finally got the pictures uploaded onto photo-bucket so here we go the frame after it was welded up  picture of the weighted shaft assembly  The springs and hanger  A close up of the motor mount, allows for adjustment in all directions  Another close up of shaft assembly (no weights)  The bowl  The beast in my shed all set up and ready to go  An finally loaded up and away  |
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scottyh
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by scottyh on Feb 26, 2009 19:13:57 GMT -5
Opps missed some code there The springs and hanger A close up of the motor mount, allows for adjustment in all directions Another close up of shaft assembly (no weights) |
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Feb 26, 2009 19:29:21 GMT -5
Just helping out  Looks great! Wish I had your equipment and skills to do things like this! Chuck Another close up of shaft assembly (no weights) |
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rockbottom
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by rockbottom on Feb 26, 2009 19:46:37 GMT -5
Scott, That is excellent, good looking, durable, and I bet it runs like a charm. You can polish a lot rock with that baby. I like that a lot.
Bob
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Post by johnjsgems on Feb 26, 2009 21:44:27 GMT -5
That's the beefiest 1/4 hp motor I've ever seen. Nice job.
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hope
spending too much on rocks
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Post by hope on Feb 26, 2009 22:58:53 GMT -5
Great fabrication job. All involved can be real proud of that job.
Hope
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Feb 27, 2009 4:00:32 GMT -5
My that is a whopper !!
Look like your in mass production ?
A great piece of equipment
Jack
Yorkshire uk
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scottyh
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by scottyh on Feb 27, 2009 15:53:48 GMT -5
Not really into mass production.... Just trying to catch up on a number of years collecting.
I really do have to hand it to the guy who did the welding... he did a beautiful job. I have three more projects currently on the drawing board, another vide for polishing (I thought I would just get another bowl made up but then realised that I won't be up for swapping them around all the time), a expando drum polisher for the 1000 grit clean up before polishing (I have all the parts and am ready to assemble), and a 18 inch saw (this one is on the drawing board and will probably start on it in 6 months).
Then there is the tumblers. Have a really good set up now but have just built a drum capable of taking 80 odd kgs. Just assembling the materials for the rollers will get pics of it once it is running
Cheers Scott
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Feb 28, 2009 6:28:53 GMT -5
Wow, a 80 kgs of rock! You'll be buying grit by the pallet! You really must have some catching up to do.
Chuck
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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
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Post by Mudshark on Feb 28, 2009 13:38:56 GMT -5
Fantastic job.Looks better than anything commercially available and I bet it runs better too.Good luck with it.Cant wait to see your next project.
Mike
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DeanW
has rocks in the head
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Post by DeanW on Mar 2, 2009 13:10:14 GMT -5
Good job, really closely resembles the 24" 'Brand Name" (which I've currently forgotten) ones we have.
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chadman
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Post by chadman on Mar 3, 2009 12:58:07 GMT -5
Great job! Awesome fab job. Look forward to seeing the results
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vwfence
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Post by vwfence on May 22, 2015 9:10:28 GMT -5
What keeps the belt tight on this when its running ?
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Post by jakesrocks on May 22, 2015 11:10:45 GMT -5
Very nice professional looking build. Sort of reminds me of the old Highland Park vibro's, without the suspension cables. Diamond Pacific is building those now.
How about a short video of that beast running ?
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Post by orrum on May 22, 2015 15:52:50 GMT -5
Can't wit to see how the rocks shine up!
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scottyh
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by scottyh on May 24, 2015 19:10:07 GMT -5
If you look at the motor mount picture you will see that your get a little bit of adjustment there. Don't need a whole lot of tension as that is provided by the offset weight on the shaft when the unit is running. Just need to by the right sized belt to start off with. I have used the lap constantly since it was built and still running the same belt.
Cheers Scott
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Sept 17, 2017 7:41:57 GMT -5
Fine build Scott. Exceptional. I was curious about the belt tension arrangement too.
I am getting ready to assist building a 24 inch with motor mounted on pan for a prototype.
No where near as well fabricated and designed as yours mind you.
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