Thread: case tumbler

Well 2-3 hours cleans the pocket out fine for me. They get a quick rinse and then a rinse in meths and a quick dry in the small oven at 120C. They come out just perfect.

I've been thinking about making a rangi separator out of a shopping basket and a chopped off 20l square plastic container. That would complement my current level of rangi-ness, and better still, cost $0.00

my media separator,



how i dry my brass,

Anyone help. Went into Saeco here locally. The dude said the 21/4 pulley was very small.He wants the ratio between the 2 pulleys; the shaft size to run the pulleys ; the belt size and diameter. He also commented the brite steel shaft size of 12mm was tiny and said I needed to go bigger. Is there a special dimension or make of the pulleys because he says there is a standard pulley which has a bushing which avoids any need for matching.Seems tone turning into a major. Told him DYE's project was Aussie made and thought there would be commonality of parts between Oz and Nz.The frame is done so just want to finish the hardware. Thanks.

Originally Posted by TeRei

Anyone help. Went into Saeco here locally. The dude said the 21/4 pulley was very small.He wants the ratio between the 2 pulleys; the shaft size to run the pulleys ; the belt size and diameter. He also commented the brite steel shaft size of 12mm was tiny and said I needed to go bigger. Is there a special dimension or make of the pulleys because he says there is a standard pulley which has a bushing which avoids any need for matching.Seems tone turning into a major. Told him DYE's project was Aussie made and thought there would be commonality of parts between Oz and Nz.The frame is done so just want to finish the hardware. Thanks.

Just go to pickapart bro, the SAECO guy has his collar buttoned a little tight methinks. We're talking a couple of kg here

tommy i just got out of hospital i will get my son to dig it out of the back room and measure the pulleys when i see him tonight if you want


cheers D

Originally Posted by deye223

tommy i just got out of hospital i will get my son to dig it out of the back room and measure the pulleys when i see him tonight if you want


cheers D

You mean @TeRei

oops ............ yep

The frame came up beaut but the advice from Saeco did my head in. Simple me just wants the name of all the parts etc so I can buy them.Keen to finalise it. Crikey I bought the motor from Oz and the seller could not have been more helpful.

small 2 1/4 " and the other is 5" but if you used a larger rod i would go 5 1/2" i got mine from here

Aluminium V Belt Pulley A Section Single Groove Various Sizes From 1 1 4 TO 20" | eBay

So what shaft do I need for the pulleys? Are they cut to size or do you make them? What is the size i.e. length and make of the belt please.Thanks. Will contact the seller in Oz for the pulleys. Saeco quoted me minimum of $590 to supply subject to confirming specs.

$590.....?

Just dug this thread out.. Motor Bearings and Steel Rods ordered.....

This thread inspired me when it was first started. Scrounged a few bits from the local scrap deal ( tube, motor and frame) , bought some bearings and bolts from tradezone store. S/S media and pick up magnet from Cabelas. Tumbler has been up and running for a year now and cleaned tens of thousands of cases.

That's a nice unit boss. I just can't justify $550 + for a new one, and, I'd rather learn how to build one. If the motor shits itself, I can always spend more on that later if it ends up being a good investment.