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Post by johnjsgems on Mar 30, 2011 14:48:55 GMT -5
Where do you live? That sounds pretty crazy. Covington sells 1" x 23 3/4" shafts for $115.50 plus shipping. That includes nuts on both ends. Stainless steel add $10. 30" for $131.25.
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Post by LSUROCKS on Mar 30, 2011 15:35:53 GMT -5
Well I called a few other places and its going to cost like $150 to make :-( Sure hope someone here can make them for cheaper. Also do you think 1/4" plexi glass will work to make the pans and hoods? I am even thinking of the clear so I will be able to clean the machine even better. And I would be able to see much better. What do you guys think?
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Post by johnjsgems on Mar 30, 2011 16:25:54 GMT -5
I think clear wood start out clear. Won't be clear for long. It would be strong enough. Keep looking around for a machine shop or fabricator that is hungry. Maybe download the Covington catalog and ask "can you beat this price?".
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Post by LSUROCKS on Mar 30, 2011 18:21:45 GMT -5
Here is the basic diagram of the shaft. Attachments:
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Post by quartz on Mar 30, 2011 18:40:46 GMT -5
Holy cow, I could make one for a lot less than that, try to find someone with a lathe at home. Like those screw-on pads, have one here that came off some equipment I bought a year ago, has a $7.95 price marked on it; wonder how old it is.
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Post by johnjsgems on Mar 30, 2011 18:53:58 GMT -5
$7.95 makes it ancient. Covington makes their own. 6" lists for $35.
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Post by cpdad on Mar 30, 2011 18:57:44 GMT -5
what diameter shaft did you decide on?...kev.
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Post by LSUROCKS on Mar 30, 2011 19:27:41 GMT -5
Sorry 3/4"
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Post by cpdad on Mar 30, 2011 20:02:40 GMT -5
post a final drawing here for all to look over....just to make sure none have concerns...dont mean that in a bad way at all ;D....just want experience to take a look ;D....sometimes a few changes are just what you need ;D.
i will make it...whatever is decided among you all....unless you are just set on 1 design.
labor..$ 28.00
material. $ 12.00
total...$ 40.00........plus shipping
hope i can help a little....kev.
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Post by johnjsgems on Mar 30, 2011 20:17:52 GMT -5
Can't beat that price. Kev is the best.
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Post by LSUROCKS on Mar 30, 2011 20:41:47 GMT -5
this is the concept. Attachments:
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Post by LSUROCKS on Mar 30, 2011 21:44:35 GMT -5
Thanks Kev I will take it. Go ahead and make it and let me know if you use paypal thats the easiest way for me to pay. Like John said your the best...:-) Ohhh yea and if you have the nuts to go with the shaft I will take those too (AND GET YALLS MINDS OUT THE GUTTER) LOL
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Post by LSUROCKS on Mar 31, 2011 11:34:20 GMT -5
Well I have everything in or ordered exept for the material to make the pans and hoods. I think thats going to be the hardest part just figuring out what material to use. I can get some big sheets of white 1/8" acrylic plexiglass but not sure if thats thick enough. What do you guys think?
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Post by rockmanken on Mar 31, 2011 21:01:03 GMT -5
I made my pans out of sheet metal I got from Home Depot. 24 x 16. If it is 8" you will need about 30". Bent with a 1" lip around. Sealed the corners with silicone caulking after I riveted them. Used 1/4" tubing and slit it to go over the sharp edge sticking up so my hands wouldn't get cut. Picture on here somewhere under member photos of my shop. Ken Link www.forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/index.cgi?board=Pictures&action=display&thread=43627
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Post by LSUROCKS on Apr 1, 2011 8:28:59 GMT -5
rockman what gauge or thickness did you get? I am thinking of getting 1/32" and then using 1/4" angle iron for the bottom and 1" or 3/4" square tubing for the top rails and the support. Then just use poprivets to put it all together.
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Post by jakesrocks on Apr 1, 2011 9:46:35 GMT -5
If you're going to make your pans and hoods out of sheet metal, it's sold by gauge. The higher the number, the thinner the metal. I'd use a minimum of 18 gauge. that will be roughly 1/32" thick. 16 gauge would be better at roughly 1/16". If I still worked in the sheet metal industry, I could make them for you with welded corners and rolled safety edges. But I'm retired, and no longer have access to the equipment.
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Post by LSUROCKS on Apr 1, 2011 10:38:22 GMT -5
I sure wish I could weld then I could really make things happen. I would rather go with the 18 gauge to keep everything light weight its just used to catch the water as long as the framing is solid I think it will all work out.
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Post by quartz on Apr 1, 2011 11:03:06 GMT -5
I've put a few things together in the fashion of the pans you plan to build, and found it helps the sealing aspect to squirt some sealant right into the prepared joint just before pop-riveting it; thin coat so as not to cause a bulge. Seal over the finished joint too.
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Post by jakesrocks on Apr 1, 2011 11:10:58 GMT -5
If you can solder, that would give you a good seal too. If not, they also make water tight pop rivets, though you might have to hunt a little to find them. If you can't find them, give me a shout. I'm pretty sure I have a bunch in a drawer in the basement. Don
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Post by LSUROCKS on Apr 1, 2011 11:21:59 GMT -5
Well I am going to use 1/8" angle iron on the bottom and 1/2" square tubing on the top rail and down the corners to have some hand support. Once I put it together I was going to get a few cans of spray on bed liner and coat the inside and top to seal it up. I am just looking for the cheapest way to do it atm so if you guys know of a better way I am all ears....LOL
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