Dear Simon Clarke 👍👌👏 You are absolutely right, Sir. And the stand needs to be stiffened because it already flexes a lot (as can be seen in the video). Best regards, luck and health.
Dear @@jakub_bartler First straighten it out as best as possible. Then add or remove weight until it stands still and does not turn by himself (because of unbalance). Best regards luck and health.
Absolutely brilliant, as always Tim. That plasma cutter of yours is really putting in work and helping you make some awesome stuff. I'm always impressed with your plans and jig. Everything is simple and clear. Very cool.
You sure don't do anything by halves that's for sure. I envy your engineering skills. The wheel looks like it will be very powerful with enough water flow. Look forward to seeing it running and driving a load.
Wheel spokes supporting a sturdy circle frame experience tension loads. It might be a good idea to use one pin, to secure to the hub. This will eliminate bending stresses and could make a stronger product.
When you get this working make certain that its in an orientation where if a part does fly off, it flies off into the distance away from the user A fantastic job so far!
When you first got that old engine, it rattled and jumped and moved so much it was scary! This wheel looks like it'll be nice and sturdy and non-wobbly. Still don't want to get my fingers caught!
We so love you Tim love your videos your a genius at what you do we will watch on later when we get sat down in these Winter nights.GodBless and Good luck hope your feeling better and Sandra tell her we’re asking after her.🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀☘️☘️☘️☘️☮️☮️☮️☮️🏆🏴🏴
I think that the reason that you are having trouble with your plasma cutter is due to moisture in your compressed air tank and lines. You need to use a filter and dryer between the air supply and your plasma cutter. A lot of filters use a sort of disposable toilet paper roll sized filter but I suspect that will not cope with your very moist air. Some other form of air dryer will be required. Mark from Melbourne Australia
Also, when getting to the outside ring, the more mass you add further from the spin axle, the more inertia your flywheel will have, just keep that in mind when choosing material for the outer ring :)
I learned something new... I didn't realise plasma cutters were picky about the weather. I am collecting bits to start a CNC plasma table, but mine will have to live outside. Under cover, but it will get the full impact of the moisture content of the air.
If your engine is underpowered for the job or just takes some time for the wheel to get up to speed, you could get a starter motor to jumpstart the giant wheel.
You should add a ring of steel around the out side of the bolts for the sprocket because the bolts only holding on half the side will bend outwards and the teeth of the sprocket with bend and brake off
saw a trick with a smaller plasma cutter but you could probably copy it with just tarps... you know those pop up tents that everyone uses for outdoor stalls where its a roof on 4 posts, add to that some taped up tarps to make the walls, and for a door you just hang up some smaller tarps overlapping. then toss a dehumidifier in the corner and let it go for a bit before you cut. if you want to be fancy... Take a dehumidifier and tape some flex tube to the output side, run the tube under a wall tarp, and now you have a fancy positive pressure dry room for cheap, just make sure the thing is fairly sealed (but not totally) and it should work the airflow should stop fumes from getting too bad. if the fumes do build up then just open a side and give it a min.
Kudos on the fabrication job well done all those holes, bending, design. Have you seen Alex Sharphouse build his Fowler Road Engine Talisman. The real wheel assembly is amazing. Large wheel reminds me of the British Army "Field Punishment No. 1" where poor Tommys were tied to a large gun wheel for the day.
I've been thinking about the grinding part... what if, instead of two gear-like wheels crushing, you made a top wheel like a gear of some sorts and a chain-link like belt or wheel on the lower end? Crush from above with closed teeth and from below with open, interspaced steel bars. Could even make a straight ladder-like lower part, acting in a back and forth motion, but better would obviously be a circular contraption. Anyway the idea is that the teeth of the upper wheel press through the slots between the tines of the lower part, thus keeping them clean. Like, the bars should be something like 10mm thick and 15mm apart or something like that, or perhaps that too coarse for your purposes?
Now That is a Wheel! Dependant on how fast you spin the beast you may well have to allow for the centrifugal forces. Eather way I am learning stuff each time you post. I mean who would have thought a bit of the soggy stuff would stop your plasma cutter?
Have you considered balancing it? I once had a fist sized lump of mud stuck inside my wheel on my landy and the amount of wobble it caused made me think I had broken something. With a wheel that size any imbalance would surely be magnified?
A real suck it and see project. As the square wheel test has clearly been done and failed!!, it will be plain sailing from now on. Entertaining as ever. God bless from the UK
Magnificent. Once the wheel is complete, don't forget to balance it.
Dear Simon Clarke
👍👌👏 You are absolutely right, Sir. And the stand needs to be stiffened because it already flexes a lot (as can be seen in the video).
Best regards, luck and health.
Whats the best way to balance out a wheel?
It depends on how fast it is going to rotate. I imagine it will be pretty slow, as it is a grinder, so balancing is probably not that important.
Dear @@jakub_bartler
First straighten it out as best as possible. Then add or remove weight until it stands still and does not turn by himself (because of unbalance).
Best regards luck and health.
Dear @@Chr.U.Cas1622
What do you mean by straightning the wheel? Did you mean straightning the frame?
thats great....the taper lock and sprocket....might be just what i need to fix our waterwheel..
Totally worth the wait since the last video, this is one very awesome project
The energy in the reciprocating mass, once that thing gets moving, is going to be awesome!
reciprocating means back and forth. This will be rotating mass.
Looks perfect! If that wheel get loose from the shaft, i think it will roll to my workshop in Sweden! :-)
Nice Work, the further outside the mass of the wheel, the greater the momentum of the wheel. Greetings from Germany
FANTASTIC !!!!!!!!!! You never fail to impress us with your design ideas, strong work sir
Your giant wheel is coming right along. Can't wait to it finished and in operation.
That is a thing a beauty. You are an inspiration to us all.
Absolutely brilliant, as always Tim. That plasma cutter of yours is really putting in work and helping you make some awesome stuff. I'm always impressed with your plans and jig. Everything is simple and clear. Very cool.
Many thanks!
Lovely to come home to another edition.
Awesome work as always Tim! I can't imagine from where you conjure up all your inspiration and energy but I admire both tremendously!
You sure don't do anything by halves that's for sure. I envy your engineering skills. The wheel looks like it will be very powerful with enough water flow. Look forward to seeing it running and driving a load.
Thoroughly look forward to seeing your new videos pop up.
Got to get yourself an ugga-dugga! I wish I could send you one. Great work as ever. 👍
I'm impressed can't wait to see how it works. Good job,best of luck.......cheers from an old guy from Canada.
Nice. I'd suggest making the grinder be effectively separate so this is reusable as a flywheel for many devices.
We’re going to have to start calling you Brunel with all this girder work. Looks like one of his bridges or Eiffel Tower!
Looking good, I'm awaiting the next part. Thanks for sharing your hard work and creativity with us.
looks like it should be used on a waterwheel, Very nice design tim.
Great job as always 👍
Wow! Very impressive and exciting.
I check UA-cam every day hoping for a new video, I'm so impatient. Keep up the fantastic work!
That'll be a beast of a momentum wheel. I'm eagerly waiting to see it work.
Weekend Stuff
Wheel spokes supporting a sturdy circle frame experience tension loads. It might be a good idea to use one pin, to secure to the hub. This will eliminate bending stresses and could make a stronger product.
Fascinating work, every video is entertaining. All the best of health to Sandra.
That looks great! Can't wait for the next episode.
Looks great Tim. Love your enthusiasm and thought processes.
'Scary' seems to be a design feature! :)
I love this new death machine build!
That plasma cutter seemed to make cutting those pieces relatively easy. I agree that when you get that going it will be really scary.
What an endeavour! Looking forward to seeing the next installment!
When you get this working make certain that its in an orientation where if a part does fly off, it flies off into the distance away from the user
A fantastic job so far!
Thanks Tim
It looks like a grand project.
All the best and keep it up.
When you first got that old engine, it rattled and jumped and moved so much it was scary! This wheel looks like it'll be nice and sturdy and non-wobbly. Still don't want to get my fingers caught!
Good Evening Sir, Your plasma cutter table is OUTSTANDING 👍😇👌Keep up your Genius videos Sir Cheers 🍻🍻
Yes it really is!
Impressive.
If it doesn't work out?
You can always turn it into a Ferris wheel for puppies/kittens/hamsters/Guinea pigs/lonely rocks.
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Deffinately going to want a safety break on that thing.
Tim is the true IronMan.
that's a pretty big battery you're building!!!
We so love you Tim love your videos your a genius at what you do we will watch on later when we get sat down in these Winter nights.GodBless and Good luck hope your feeling better and Sandra tell her we’re asking after her.🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀☘️☘️☘️☘️☮️☮️☮️☮️🏆🏴🏴
Your videos are too good ❤️❤️❤️
I think that the reason that you are having trouble with your plasma cutter is due to moisture in your compressed air tank and lines. You need to use a filter and dryer between the air supply and your plasma cutter. A lot of filters use a sort of disposable toilet paper roll sized filter but I suspect that will not cope with your very moist air. Some other form of air dryer will be required.
Mark from Melbourne Australia
I have a paper one and a refrigerator dryer too - some days it's just too moist here, that's all.
You are amazing with that plasma cutter, if we ever have an apocalypse I want to be on your team 😆
Excellent. I like seeing your progress.
Tim that is both wonderful and terrifying! If it was only a Ferris wheel for the rabbits I’d say it was overbuilt, but…
Always really nice to see a new video from you!
Big wheel keep on turnin'
Proud Mary keep on burnin'
Rollin', rollin', rollin' on the river
Living the dream Tim! You are an inspiration! :)
That is a lot scary. Looks like that could rip an arm right off. But awesome also. Great work. I'm looking forward to the next video. 👍
Also, when getting to the outside ring, the more mass you add further from the spin axle, the more inertia your flywheel will have, just keep that in mind when choosing material for the outer ring :)
Brilliant!
What a nice wheel!
Love it... I'm voting for a lot scary, but totally awesome
Have you got a creek on your property, that looks like a pelton wheel you could use to generate power for self sufficiency.
good job can not wait until the next episode
This is so cool! Reminds me of the giant flywheel we have sitting in the town park. It’s from an old silk mill which burned down!
I learned something new... I didn't realise plasma cutters were picky about the weather.
I am collecting bits to start a CNC plasma table, but mine will have to live outside. Under cover, but it will get the full impact of the moisture content of the air.
Looking good Tim!
Thanks : - )
The plasma cutter has paid for itself over and over again.
nothing like a good gusset
If your engine is underpowered for the job or just takes some time for the wheel to get up to speed, you could get a starter motor to jumpstart the giant wheel.
You should add a ring of steel around the out side of the bolts for the sprocket because the bolts only holding on half the side will bend outwards and the teeth of the sprocket with bend and brake off
We did think of that, but we decided they weren't necessary. I hope we're right..
Juhuu, he is at it again! :) I follow your philosophy and saved money by watching this on free Internet! ;)
Cool I love watching your videos
saw a trick with a smaller plasma cutter but you could probably copy it with just tarps...
you know those pop up tents that everyone uses for outdoor stalls where its a roof on 4 posts, add to that some taped up tarps to make the walls, and for a door you just hang up some smaller tarps overlapping.
then toss a dehumidifier in the corner and let it go for a bit before you cut. if you want to be fancy... Take a dehumidifier and tape some flex tube to the output side, run the tube under a wall tarp, and now you have a fancy positive pressure dry room for cheap, just make sure the thing is fairly sealed (but not totally) and it should work the airflow should stop fumes from getting too bad.
if the fumes do build up then just open a side and give it a min.
That wouldn't work for me - too much air goes through the compressor and the extractor fan - but thanks for the suggestion
probably the biggest wheel i've seen
He built Laxey Wheel in his last life. This is a tiddler.
Well done.
very nice, cant wait to see more!
Thats one great looking ARM REMOVER 2000 you are making there......lol. Love it
Kudos on the fabrication job well done all those holes, bending, design. Have you seen Alex Sharphouse build his Fowler Road Engine Talisman. The real wheel assembly is amazing. Large wheel reminds me of the British Army "Field Punishment No. 1" where poor Tommys were tied to a large gun wheel for the day.
Thanks - I'll look it up..
That is one bid wheel .
I think a lot scary...exciting
Had to google the meaning of fallows, had visions of fellows, lol. Looks impressive anyway bro. Safe travels
felloes is the way I spell it - hope you found them?
Yep now that I know the correct spelling, cheers.
Might suggest you re-weld those slots in the spokes. Having a flat bar weakness in any aspect of this is ripe for twisting.
Of course, but not till it's all put together..
Thanks Tim
Simplest method would be using a rectangular slot between the disk and the axle. One of the best and strongest way of doing the job.
It would need some sort of boss though, as well
Very solid!
I've been thinking about the grinding part... what if, instead of two gear-like wheels crushing, you made a top wheel like a gear of some sorts and a chain-link like belt or wheel on the lower end? Crush from above with closed teeth and from below with open, interspaced steel bars. Could even make a straight ladder-like lower part, acting in a back and forth motion, but better would obviously be a circular contraption.
Anyway the idea is that the teeth of the upper wheel press through the slots between the tines of the lower part, thus keeping them clean. Like, the bars should be something like 10mm thick and 15mm apart or something like that, or perhaps that too coarse for your purposes?
Perhaps a smaller closed pressure wheel inside a very large cage wheel?
Some kind of diagonal struts between spokes would give more rigidity, wouldn't they?
Now That is a Wheel!
Dependant on how fast you spin the beast you may well have to allow for the centrifugal forces.
Eather way I am learning stuff each time you post. I mean who would have thought a bit of the soggy stuff would stop your plasma cutter?
Very nice.
Its totally impractical, but using some big honking rivets instead of bolts would look skookum.
Have you considered balancing it? I once had a fist sized lump of mud stuck inside my wheel on my landy and the amount of wobble it caused made me think I had broken something. With a wheel that size any imbalance would surely be magnified?
So next is the little cars for small people to ride in.
A real suck it and see project. As the square wheel test has clearly been done and failed!!, it will be plain sailing from now on. Entertaining as ever. God bless from the UK
Looks likes your building a paddle steamer lol
If you had flowing water with those hubs you could make a water wheel
It looks like you forgot some nuts on the wheel spokes.
consider bigger bearing or a backup larger bearing for failure states.
It’s alive!!
Be careful. myth busters did a similar thing. Be sure to brace / watch out for gyroscopic precession.
Your awesome drawings just scream out Inkscape!! to me :) Am I right? I love Inkscape, use it for all my 2D CAD
Close Pete - Coreldraw
So Tim's motorcycle is now missing it's rear sprocket.
Being the observant sod I am, at the beginning, I thought, he needs a block n tackle with a magnet and some weed killer.
Impressive and terrifying. 😭
I like it!
Hope you are both feeling better. What will you name your wheel?
...if only you would had made that scale lead flywheel again it would be proper scary :D
Amazing. I would have f'd that steel jig up a few times before getting it right.
Do you have any plans for those leftover cutouts? Could maybe be used to add mass to the outer ring.