Just realized I have a old garage door motor sitting in the crawl space. I back engineered the boring gun flame thrower from the 4 min video, I’m sure I can whip up something from this one too. Thank you so much for making this video. The 1/8 304 media alone is $75 for 5 pounds and I don’t feel like spending $200 for a tumbler and media both. Again thank you for this video.
Ok part 2 isn't coming so: The drive motor is simply a wiper motor that has the output shaft turning at 30RPM. The wiper motor mounts look like stock chevy, mounted to a drilled plate. This is a great choice for a direct drive tumbler, you could even use a weak motor to drive this, those motors won't overheat and are very quiet. He went with M8 coupler because the output shaft is M8. The support rollers are casters welded to the frame, you could get some that are bolt on. The frame could be made of wood as well. Looks like he wired it up to a simple SPST switch and connected his 12V power supply to the wiper motor ground and the switch, then the switch to the low speed wire on the motor. Now you just have to figure out the amperage draw of the motor when turning your brass, pins and water. The most expensive part of this build is the pins, they cost around $25 and the motor you can still buy fairly cheap, 2008 VW Jetta motors have good prices ($25) and are the easiest to mount.
Great vid and exactly what i was looking for! Buying the manufactured tumbler off the shelf in South Africa costs about $350... Looking forward to part 2. Greetings from ZAR
Followed your suggestions and design but used a Ford wiper motor, it didn't last and turned to fast. Got a Toyota Tercel wiper motor and it turn counter clockwise slow but fast clockwise. Do you have a wiring harness diagram to attain the slow clockwise rotation? I used 6" ABS end cap glued to clean out fitting and drilled hole in the screw cap with the end cap riding on the wheels. Still cleans well but turning too fast and don't want to burn out another wiper motor. Nice design and excellent concept.
I was just thinking that you could put an o-ring around your M8x20mm allen bolt and that would pretty much guarantee a water tight seal in the bottom of the bucket. Well done though, very good work.
+Eric Johnson I have experimented with rubber o-rings and washers but by the time you tighten it enough so as the bolt can't free spin they get crushed.
+richsuzanne Hi, I'm hoping to soon but have been busy so put on hold at the moment. I am thinking of doing a simplified version which would not require any wielding making it easier for more people to make.
Very good video thanks a lot!!!!!! I have just started reloading and looking for this kind of things on a budget, so it comes as somthing well made and aforable!!! when will you upload the next one!!!
I have built one of these units and the problem is the motors just do not last very long. The first one was a motor from a windshield wiper and the second was of a similar design. Neither unit lasted longer then 6 months. The first motor cost $25 and the second was $35. The first worked until one day it just stop working, something happen to the motor. The second wear out the worm gear. There was grease in it but it seems after a while the gear was worn of the the gear and it failed. If you attempt to use this type of motor see if you can some how fill the gear case with motor oil. this is the one suggestion to maybe make the worm gear last long.
Certo che a rendere i bossoli lucidi che sono già puliti È molto facile fai vedere un video dove inserisci i bossoli sporchi e unti non quelli già puliti
Just realized I have a old garage door motor sitting in the crawl space.
I back engineered the boring gun flame thrower from the 4 min video, I’m sure I can whip up something from this one too. Thank you so much for making this video. The 1/8 304 media alone is $75 for 5 pounds and I don’t feel like spending $200 for a tumbler and media both. Again thank you for this video.
Ok part 2 isn't coming so:
The drive motor is simply a wiper motor that has the output shaft turning at 30RPM.
The wiper motor mounts look like stock chevy, mounted to a drilled plate.
This is a great choice for a direct drive tumbler, you could even use a weak motor to drive this, those motors won't overheat and are very quiet. He went with M8 coupler because the output shaft is M8.
The support rollers are casters welded to the frame, you could get some that are bolt on. The frame could be made of wood as well.
Looks like he wired it up to a simple SPST switch and connected his 12V power supply to the wiper motor ground and the switch, then the switch to the low speed wire on the motor.
Now you just have to figure out the amperage draw of the motor when turning your brass, pins and water.
The most expensive part of this build is the pins, they cost around $25 and the motor you can still buy fairly cheap, 2008 VW Jetta motors have good prices ($25) and are the easiest to mount.
Thanks for taking the time to post this.
Inspired a trip to Bunnings and a $30 ebay wiper motor.
Awesome work!! Geniusly simple!! Looking so much forward to the next part!!!
Great vid and exactly what i was looking for! Buying the manufactured tumbler off the shelf in South Africa costs about $350... Looking forward to part 2. Greetings from ZAR
Hallo Hein.
Het jy toe al vir jou 'n tumbler soos hierdie gebou?
looking to do some Ar15 parts got any ideas on what type of media to use?
look forward to the next video. this is the best build I have found.
Great video
Followed your suggestions and design but used a Ford wiper motor, it didn't last and turned to fast. Got a Toyota Tercel wiper motor and it turn counter clockwise slow but fast clockwise. Do you have a wiring harness diagram to attain the slow clockwise rotation? I used 6" ABS end cap glued to clean out fitting and drilled hole in the screw cap with the end cap riding on the wheels. Still cleans well but turning too fast and don't want to burn out another wiper motor. Nice design and excellent concept.
I was just thinking that you could put an o-ring around your M8x20mm allen bolt and that would pretty much guarantee a water tight seal in the bottom of the bucket. Well done though, very good work.
+Eric Johnson I have experimented with rubber o-rings and washers but by the time you tighten it enough so as the bolt can't free spin they get crushed.
De lujo , saludos cordiales desde Chaco Argentina
Wow, that's a clean reloading bench!
Nice work mate, impressive results :)
Hi hz87s , have you had chance to do part 2 video of your brass tumbler yet??
thanks
+richsuzanne Hi, I'm hoping to soon but have been busy so put on hold at the moment. I am thinking of doing a simplified version which would not require any wielding making it easier for more people to make.
I totally understand, it's not easy finding time . Looking forward to seeing it soon.
Thanks very much. Richsuzanne
Hi hz87s, brilliant design. any idea when you're making pt.2?
+richsuzanne G'day, I'm going to try for the start of next month as I've got some time off then.
Great. Looking forward to that. Thanks from UK ☺
Very good video thanks a lot!!!!!! I have just started reloading and looking for this kind of things on a budget, so it comes as somthing well made and aforable!!! when will you upload the next one!!!
I have built one of these units and the problem is the motors just do not last very long.
The first one was a motor from a windshield wiper and the second was of a similar design. Neither unit lasted longer then 6 months.
The first motor cost $25 and the second was $35.
The first worked until one day it just stop working, something happen to the motor.
The second wear out the worm gear. There was grease in it but it seems after a while the gear was worn of the the gear and it failed.
If you attempt to use this type of motor see if you can some how fill the gear case with motor oil. this is the one suggestion to maybe make the worm gear last long.
Thanks!!!!!! Saved me money!
Hi when part 2 video come out??
thanks for sharing looking forward to #2
Looking forward to Part 2!
How long do you tumble and how hot does the motor get? Thanks
Any luck getting part 2 video made yet?
thanks Rich
Hey man.
Come on man.
share part two with the frame and drive unit with us.
Nice design! Any tips on where to buy the tumbling media?
Guntap off Ebay.
That's awesome mate one of the best I seen. Would love to see part 2 . Any chance of you doing it?
can these materials be bought in one place like home depot?
why does everyone use new brass ?
Where did you find the rubber strip?
Great question. I’d like to know as well
Certo che a rendere i bossoli lucidi che sono già puliti È molto facile fai vedere un video dove inserisci i bossoli sporchi e unti non quelli già puliti
L'ho realizzato ma i bossoli non vengono lucidi.....
.... Or..... Just order a good one.
Woodglut plans are amazing!