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Post by jamesp on Mar 20, 2018 7:13:58 GMT -5
About to crank this infamous machine up. Wish me well. She has a dedicated job. Folding steel handles are welded to the left and right side of the table not visible.
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Post by toiv0 on Mar 20, 2018 7:21:09 GMT -5
About to crank this infamous machine up. Wish me well. She has a dedicated job. Folding steel handles are welded to the left and right side of the table not visible. Sweet Mr. James.
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Post by ohthatspretty on Mar 20, 2018 7:42:23 GMT -5
Fun!! New tumbler day is always a good day!
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Post by Garage Rocker on Mar 20, 2018 7:47:52 GMT -5
What's your plan, James? Which AO are you throwing in there? Any slurry thickener?
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Post by Wooferhound on Mar 20, 2018 8:01:45 GMT -5
Too Cool Needs more artwork
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Post by jamesp on Mar 20, 2018 8:58:23 GMT -5
Bad news kids. Turned it on first time and it slung a counterweight. Further research reveals a poor tack weld from counterweight to ~16 gauge motor plate that the fan is riveted to. I am amazed at the polishing capabilities of this machine but must admit it is not the most well built.
Has anyone ever pulled the fan assembly off the shaft ? Looks like there is a little galvanized compression clamp holding the fan assembly to the shaft. Looks like the other counterweight has a broken weld too.
Left message with Uncle Tom to send me 2 new fan assemblies and instruction on how to pull it off the shaft without damage.
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Post by Garage Rocker on Mar 20, 2018 9:00:44 GMT -5
Bad news kids. Turned it on first time and it slung a counterweight. Further research reveals a poor tack weld from counterweight to ~16 gauge motor plate that the fan is riveted to. I am amazed at the polishing capabilities of this machine but must admit it is not the most well built. Has anyone ever pulled the fan assembly off the shaft ? Looks like there is a little galvanized compression clamp holding the fan assembly to the shaft. Looks like the other counterweight has a broken weld too. Left message with Uncle Tom to send me 2 new fan assemblies and instruction on how to pull it off the shaft without damage. Bummer! Figures that the guy who resisted, amidst all the rave reviews, gets dealt a lemon when he finally gives in.
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Post by ohthatspretty on Mar 20, 2018 9:16:37 GMT -5
Fun!! New tumbler day is always a good day! New tumbler day is always a good day......unless it breaks as soon as you turn it on. 😑
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Post by pizzano on Mar 20, 2018 10:21:43 GMT -5
Bad news kids. Turned it on first time and it slung a counterweight. Further research reveals a poor tack weld from counterweight to ~16 gauge motor plate that the fan is riveted to. I am amazed at the polishing capabilities of this machine but must admit it is not the most well built. Has anyone ever pulled the fan assembly off the shaft ? Looks like there is a little galvanized compression clamp holding the fan assembly to the shaft. Looks like the other counterweight has a broken weld too. Left message with Uncle Tom to send me 2 new fan assemblies and instruction on how to pull it off the shaft without damage. Sorry to hear that.........has there been a history of this kind of thing happening to the "new improved" bearing models.........?
Hope it's only a "one-off" issue..........maybe just poor QC on this one.
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Post by grumpybill on Mar 20, 2018 10:49:09 GMT -5
When I bought ChicagoDave's Lot-O, he pulled the fan housings off before shipping it. They slide on/off the shaft with just a little effort.
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Post by aDave on Mar 20, 2018 11:58:14 GMT -5
Bad news kids. Turned it on first time and it slung a counterweight. Further research reveals a poor tack weld from counterweight to ~16 gauge motor plate that the fan is riveted to. I am amazed at the polishing capabilities of this machine but must admit it is not the most well built. Has anyone ever pulled the fan assembly off the shaft ? Looks like there is a little galvanized compression clamp holding the fan assembly to the shaft. Looks like the other counterweight has a broken weld too. Left message with Uncle Tom to send me 2 new fan assemblies and instruction on how to pull it off the shaft without damage. Sorry to see that happened, James. I have a question for you (maybe more), and I'll admit up front that I might be over thinking things... Do you have any concern at all about having the vibe on a metal stand, even though you have the vibe on a block? As minimal an effect as it may be, I'm wondering if the stand (due to minute movement) might have a dampening effect of the vibratory action, thus making the vibe less efficient than being "grounded" on the floor with the concrete block. Again, maybe I'm overthinking, and it's not a big deal. Just more curious than being critical.
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Post by jamesp on Mar 20, 2018 12:05:03 GMT -5
What's your plan, James? Which AO are you throwing in there? Any slurry thickener? Whatever abrasives and slurries polishes glass without bruising it. Already looking at modifications if bruises happen or polish does not happen. I hear varying stories about the success of polishing glass with a Lot-O. And I don't want to use 80% media as that equates to a half pound of glass each run.
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Post by jamesp on Mar 20, 2018 12:23:31 GMT -5
Bad news kids. Turned it on first time and it slung a counterweight. Further research reveals a poor tack weld from counterweight to ~16 gauge motor plate that the fan is riveted to. I am amazed at the polishing capabilities of this machine but must admit it is not the most well built. Has anyone ever pulled the fan assembly off the shaft ? Looks like there is a little galvanized compression clamp holding the fan assembly to the shaft. Looks like the other counterweight has a broken weld too. Left message with Uncle Tom to send me 2 new fan assemblies and instruction on how to pull it off the shaft without damage. Sorry to see that happened, James. I have a question for you (maybe more), and I'll admit up front that I might be over thinking things... Do you have any concern at all about having the vibe on a metal stand, even though you have the vibe on a block? As minimal an effect as it may be, I'm wondering if the stand (due to minute movement) might have a dampening effect of the vibratory action, thus making the vibe less efficient than being "grounded" on the floor with the concrete block. Again, maybe I'm overthinking, and it's not a big deal. Just more curious than being critical. Absolutely Dave. Because Uncle Tom told me not to attach it to a 60 pound slab of steel like 1.5 inches thick and 24" X 8". You would think a chunk of steel that big and even heavier than the 2 blocks would suffice. Apparently not. Some form of damping may be invited as it will be used for glass. I was hoping the blocks counter/contain all extraneous vibration but it may depend on being grounded as you mentioned. After what he said about the big chunk of steel I do wonder about this lightweight table. To move 4 pounds of rocks back and forth 3600 times per minute is an extreme task. The counterbalance only weighs 1/2 ounce but being off balance at 60 times per second generates all kind of evil forces. Thanks for reinforcing concerns on this matter. It will get set directly to floor if the table walks .
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Post by orrum on Mar 20, 2018 12:25:42 GMT -5
Jim gotta Lotto!!! Now he gonna see some shiny rocks!!!
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Post by orrum on Mar 20, 2018 12:27:25 GMT -5
The Rovk Shed sells fans, they pull right off. Get some springs too, they break.
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Post by gmitch067 on Mar 20, 2018 12:29:48 GMT -5
Bad news kids. Turned it on first time and it slung a counterweight. Further research reveals a poor tack weld from counterweight to ~16 gauge motor plate that the fan is riveted to. I am amazed at the polishing capabilities of this machine but must admit it is not the most well built. Has anyone ever pulled the fan assembly off the shaft ? Looks like there is a little galvanized compression clamp holding the fan assembly to the shaft. Looks like the other counterweight has a broken weld too. Left message with Uncle Tom to send me 2 new fan assemblies and instruction on how to pull it off the shaft without damage. Not good jamesp! Is this a new Lot-O of a used one? I am concerned because The Rock Shed just sent me a new Lot-O - probably due to arrive today or tomorrow. I hope... Well... we'll see... Glenn
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Post by jamesp on Mar 21, 2018 6:06:09 GMT -5
Jim gotta Lotto!!! Now he gonna see some shiny rocks!!! Ya think ? Ole Jim has shiny rocks already lol. How about more shiny rocks ? But Bill I no longer do rocks. I'll give that Lot-O a good test doing glass. And if it can't I'll bust my butt to figure out how to make it do glass. Should have bought one years ago.
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Post by jamesp on Mar 21, 2018 6:06:33 GMT -5
The Rovk Shed sells fans, they pull right off. Get some springs too, they break. Thanks Bill
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Post by jamesp on Mar 21, 2018 6:06:57 GMT -5
When I bought ChicagoDave's Lot-O, he pulled the fan housings off before shipping it. They slide on/off the shaft with just a little effort. Thanks Bill.
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Post by jamesp on Mar 21, 2018 6:09:11 GMT -5
Bad news kids. Turned it on first time and it slung a counterweight. Further research reveals a poor tack weld from counterweight to ~16 gauge motor plate that the fan is riveted to. I am amazed at the polishing capabilities of this machine but must admit it is not the most well built. Has anyone ever pulled the fan assembly off the shaft ? Looks like there is a little galvanized compression clamp holding the fan assembly to the shaft. Looks like the other counterweight has a broken weld too. Left message with Uncle Tom to send me 2 new fan assemblies and instruction on how to pull it off the shaft without damage. Not good jamesp! Is this a new Lot-O of a used one? I am concerned because The Rock Shed just sent me a new Lot-O - probably due to arrive today or tomorrow. I hope... Well... we'll see... Glenn I am sure they will make it right Glenn. The Lot-O distributor has his phone number on the instructions. Maybe I need to contact the Rock Shed to get this straightened out instead of Lot-O ? orrum ?
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