Melnor Traveling Sprinkler

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  • Опубліковано 30 лис 2024

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  • @sharonmcclennon7172
    @sharonmcclennon7172 2 роки тому +2

    Great work

  • @peepingtom9148
    @peepingtom9148 2 роки тому +6

    These traveling sprinklers are classic.

  • @jamesalsup9135
    @jamesalsup9135 2 роки тому +3

    Excellent! Still have one.

  • @larrykelly2838
    @larrykelly2838 2 роки тому +3

    Glad to see you again, great restoration on the sprinkler. Funny that you worked on this, I've been looking at buying one, surposed to be great sprinkler.

    • @vintagemachineworks
      @vintagemachineworks  2 роки тому +3

      It's been awhile, These sprinklers do work great and can water about a 30 foot wide path at a time. Thanks for watching.

  • @dannyhenson3141
    @dannyhenson3141 Рік тому +1

    An excellent restoration as always

  • @jt9498
    @jt9498 2 роки тому +4

    Haven't seen one of those in a long time. It's a classic! Beautiful job on the restoration.
    Just to mention....there are times when the camera focus of slightly off, such as when you were sandblasting. Just thought I'd mention it. :)

    • @vintagemachineworks
      @vintagemachineworks  2 роки тому +3

      My camera equipment isn't the best, but the sandblasting is filmed through 2 layers of glass so it makes it look out of focus. thanks for watching.

  • @tonywatson987
    @tonywatson987 2 роки тому +4

    I think that one drive pin was intentionally missed out, so that it is easier to negotiate the curves in the hose as it travels along it, otherwise it would want to drive dead straight (especially with the spiked wheels).

    • @vintagemachineworks
      @vintagemachineworks  2 роки тому +3

      It's possible I didn't think of that. Thanks for the comment.

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda 2 роки тому +4

    how are you?-really outtstanding picture~catch you later, :))

  • @budmartin8297
    @budmartin8297 2 роки тому +3

    Like the JD conversion. But why in the world would anybody water their lawn? I look forward to August when the grass dries up and stops growing and I don't have to cut it any more.

    • @vintagemachineworks
      @vintagemachineworks  2 роки тому +3

      I agree with you. Also the area where I live we pay for water, so let it turn brown, it always comes back in the fall. Thanks for watching.

  • @ranchaholic7029
    @ranchaholic7029 2 роки тому +4

    I like the John Deere Green. Melnor still makes a traveling sprinkler but they don't look as good as the old ones.

  • @julzee111
    @julzee111 Рік тому +1

    Nothing like a man who knows his way around a sprinkler. If u are holding any boot camps this summer I’ll be sending my husband. Return not required.

    • @vintagemachineworks
      @vintagemachineworks  Рік тому +1

      I'm told some women like men that are good with their hands, I always try to make sure all the parts get the proper attention. As for your husband I think you should show him more instructional videos, and give him the encouragement to fulfill all your restoration needs. Best of luck, thanks for watching.

    • @julzee111
      @julzee111 Рік тому

      @@vintagemachineworks if only it were that simple. But that does not detract from what is excellent advice. 😊

  • @gloriawolter6202
    @gloriawolter6202 2 роки тому +5

    How heavy is the sprinkler?

    • @vintagemachineworks
      @vintagemachineworks  2 роки тому +3

      Not sure exactly but it is pretty heavy. It's made from cast iron and needs the weight for traction.

    • @peepingtom9148
      @peepingtom9148 2 роки тому +3

      They are quite heavy, I guess about 20 pounds.

  • @JackInTheShop
    @JackInTheShop 2 роки тому +1

    How big is the air compressor that feeds your sand blaster?

    • @vintagemachineworks
      @vintagemachineworks  2 роки тому +1

      My compressor is a 60 gallon, 12.5 CFM @ 100 psi. It is not really big enough, I have to stop every 10 minutes and let it catch up. Bigger is better.

    • @JackInTheShop
      @JackInTheShop 2 роки тому

      @@vintagemachineworks OK. I just bought a 60 gal from Lowes to supply the plasma cutter I got to convert my Longmill CNC router to CNC plasma. Now I was thinking about a sand blaster. Thanks

  • @EmilyGengler-m5p
    @EmilyGengler-m5p 3 місяці тому

    Did you replace all of the internal gears as part of the restoration? If so, where did you get the new gears?

    • @vintagemachineworks
      @vintagemachineworks  3 місяці тому

      I didn't have to replace any of the internals in this one. I did see parts available online.

  • @leonbachman5345
    @leonbachman5345 Рік тому +1

    And I thought I was the only one like to send you pictures of the ones I built