rockncajun
spending too much on rocks
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Post by rockncajun on Nov 24, 2010 21:40:02 GMT -5
I had a 4 wheel cabber and wanted more. I was tired of swapping belts and it was taking way too long to do one cab. I wanted to buy a genie, then I decided just to expand what I have. I have access to a machine shop and some material. So I ordered some more wheels and started my project. I have about $300.00 in it. Not bad, I think! started with this This is the finish Thanks for looking. What do you think?
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Post by rockrookie on Nov 24, 2010 21:43:17 GMT -5
That'll work !! have fun !! --paul
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Post by johnjsgems on Nov 24, 2010 22:00:49 GMT -5
I like it. Usually when people add wheels the result is wheels too close to do anything but smaller cabs. You might have that problem with center wheels but have outer wheel and wide expando to handle larger pieces.
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rockncajun
spending too much on rocks
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Post by rockncajun on Nov 24, 2010 23:11:15 GMT -5
yes, I thought of that but noticed the Genie was close also. I already did a few cabs and I love it! I have 2 1/2" center to center with a 1 1/2" wheels so it's not bad at all. Thanks for the compliments. Ray
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Nov 26, 2010 8:32:39 GMT -5
Nice build! I'm in the same position, but just keep my eyes out for another unit.
Chuck
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rockncajun
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Post by rockncajun on Nov 26, 2010 8:58:21 GMT -5
I just split it in the center and added 4 1/2" then reassembled making it hold 7 wheels. Lovin it! Ray
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robbiejohn
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Post by robbiejohn on Nov 27, 2010 1:33:19 GMT -5
Hi Ray, thanks for the encouraging work and pics. All for $300!! I'm at about the same stage as you without the experience. I have a bad case of four-more-wheel-itis and I haven't learned to cab yet. Unfortunately, the shiny brand new beauties are way out my range. So, I've decided to cobble together 2 or 3 older units side-by-side, switch to 'diamond' and get underway. The older machines that keep come up for sale from time to time usually have many miles of tread left on them. I may not be a machinist, but I can sure clean up a dirty and rusty unit. In the end, I think this is a cheaper way to go. Thanks again for sharing. Maybe sometime you could show us a more detailed account of the changes you had to make. It would be really helpful. Cheers from Robbiejohn at IONA, BC.
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Rockygibraltar
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Post by Rockygibraltar on Nov 30, 2010 22:09:07 GMT -5
Very nice set up, good work.
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Post by johnjsgems on Dec 6, 2010 17:57:39 GMT -5
I never noticed the length extension. You did a really nice job. It doesn't show any sign of being altered. Most of my metal work ended when coffee cans switched to plastic.
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drjo
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Post by drjo on Dec 6, 2010 18:43:16 GMT -5
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Post by johnjsgems on Dec 6, 2010 23:13:06 GMT -5
Dr Joe, you never made anything out of Folgers cans?
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Post by jakesrocks on Dec 6, 2010 23:26:00 GMT -5
The old steel 5 gallon oil cans were my favorites. More and heavier metal in them. I you're building your own, you soon learn to be a junk yard junkie. Old swamp coolers were a great source for motors, pillow bearings and other parts. Old washing machine motors had thrust bearings in them, making them a good choice for home made flat laps.
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drjo
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Post by drjo on Dec 7, 2010 9:15:50 GMT -5
A few things John...solar collectors, chimney for a stove in an ice fishing shanty, muffler repair, mobiles (Gawd am I old!), water shields for grinders of course, oh yah and 35 storage devices for nuts and bolts (ok, so I just put the stuff in the cans...but I did have to label them!). jakesrocks, I was McGyver before he was ;D, my Wife and friends always said 'if I couldn't make it... you don't need it' and 'if I can't fix it...it ain't broke!' (of course those are the things only I wish to remember that they said too ) Now I feel the to make something. Dr Joe .
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Post by jakesrocks on Dec 7, 2010 9:43:27 GMT -5
Hah, ya better get to making. lol. When I first got into this hobby, ( early 50's ), I was lucky enough to be in a Jr. highschool that had a rock club with a complete shop. But for my home equipment, it was all home built. I was lucky enough to find a used Star Diamond 10" saw, minus the vise, blade and motor. The company was still in business then, so I mowed a lot of lawns and bought the vise. Went to the dump and salvaged a motor and power cord for an old swamp cooler. Found a belt amongst my old mans junk, and I was in business. Last June I gave that saw to a friend just getting started in the hobby. Sure glad I can now afford good store bought equipment. But hey, that old home built and refurbished stuff worked. ---- Don
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