Hi guys, Sorry for the long delay in responding. Things have been very hectic from me. The soil sifter is working fairly well. I had to replace...
Hey guys, I tinkered some more and think I have it 99% complete. As discussed, I moved the connecting rod to the rim of the 10" pulley. When I...
Ligier, I agree, a good shake is needed for a good sifting. Not being an engineer, with enough speed and torque, I figured this would be the best...
Chris, I'll extend the connecting rod when I get home. As for your wife... build her one. It should be relatively easy for you. You have seen my...
Tonight I replaced the 9" pulley with a 5" pulley. This should increase me to 140 RPM's. the machine works but it needs a little more kick....
Thanks Chris, You have been very helpful in making this come to furition. After I posted my message, I was tinkering with the online calculators...
I think I had the video links incorrect. Try these: http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/9006904588/...
Well I finally finished the soil sifter. I ended up using a 10" and a 9" pulley. It works but does not sift. Seems like it is too slow to produce...
Chris I completely understand what you are explaining. I now understand the logic. I'm going to keep it simple and do the layshaft as you and...
ChrisW, Thanks for your response. I agree the speed is too fast. I am going to shoot for a target speed of 60 RPM's. You stated a steoke of 5"...
Dana, I agree the current setup is way too fast. 50 - 60 RPM's would be ideal. I don't need too much travel. Just enough to shake the material....
Hi Glen, I'm trying to clean mulch beds and an area that I removed a bunch of brush and trees. I purchased a house last year and the prtevious...
Hey guys I took your advice and finished the project. Unfortunatley it only lasted 2 minutes. i reenforced the 2x4 which held the bearing. I also...
Thanks for the reply Ramana Rao and Dana, Dana, I actually am in the process of better supporting the shaft bearing. I am mounting two 2x4's...
Ok so I finally had a chance to post the following pictures of what I am building. Below is the Plan B build. Currently I have a 1750 RPM motor...
Dana, i might be confused with the terminology so please bare with me. I can't attach a pic because I don't have a way to post it. i have a...
Hello everyone. I'm new to this site and I am not an engineer. I'm more of a backyard tinkerer. Anyway, I have been reading many sites and came up...
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