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    New Privy Digging Group on Yahoo!

    There is a new Privy Digging group on Yahoo! Here is the address: groups.yahoo.com/group/Ohioprivydiggers
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    New group for Ohio diggers

    This is a newly created site on Yahoo for Ohio privy and dump diggers. Come check it out if you're from Ohio. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ohioprivydiggers/
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    New Yahoo Site for Ohio Privy Diggers!

    This is a newly created site for all Ohio privy diggers and dump diggers. Come check it out and see what you like. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ohioprivydiggers/
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    Want to Build My Own Tumbler! Please Help!

    Bryan, I've been giving the bottom stopples quite a bit of thought. I do not own any type of welder, so welding my own fingers (metal rods) on the mechanical test plug would be out of the question. I do have an idea. Now bear with me...I have yet to try it. Here's my theory...a thick piece...
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    Want to Build My Own Tumbler! Please Help!

    Bryan, Making stopples has been easier than I thought. Here are the items that I use. 1.) Mechanical test plug with a wing nut (plumbing section of hardware stores) These have to be the same diameter as your PVC canister. 3", 4", 5" and so on. 2.) Conical cups (cone shape)..Such...
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    Want to Build My Own Tumbler! Please Help!

    I also forgot to add one thought...I'm using 5/8" rods for my tumbler. These should be okay to use wouldn't they. I sure hope so...I'd hate to start all over again and lose what I already have invested. Well...maybe I can use them for a small bottle tumbler...such as inks, small milks, soda...
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    Want to Build My Own Tumbler! Please Help!

    Brian, I never really thought about using a ceiling fan motor. The variable speed is definitely a plus. But I would have a hard time figuring out what size pulleys to use. I'm definitely not the right guy to give an answer to that question. I'm new to this whoe tumbling business. I've...
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    Want to Build My Own Tumbler! Please Help!

    Kelley, Thanks again for the advice on those pulley sizes. I really appreciate it. I scored some pillow block bearings the other day. Had a hard time finding them at a good price. Finally found them on eBay. $6.00 apiece. Cast iron housing, 2 set screws and a grease nipple. Here is the...
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    Want to Build My Own Tumbler! Please Help!

    Kelley, Thank you once again. The idea for two 12" Pulleys came from an electrician at work. He said that in order to gear my motor down to about 75 RPM I would need to run a 1" pulley from the motor to a 12" pulley. Then from the same 12" pulley, add another 1" pulley to the same rod and...
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    Want to Build My Own Tumbler! Please Help!

    Kelley, Thank you for the link. However, every time I try to get into that site, I keep getting an error that staes the site is password protected. I already have Adobe but still cannot get in. I sent him an e-mail directly and he got back with me. Supposed to send me a pamphlet on his...
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    Want to Build My Own Tumbler! Please Help!

    Kat, I was successful today. I got in touch with the local Grainger Industrial Supply store. They were able to provide me with two 12" pulleys. Couple more pieces and I'm ready to start assembling. I also have to get oxides and cut soem copper. Know anywhere to get oxides? I also hear...
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    Want to Build My Own Tumbler! Please Help!

    Hello all. I am a newcomer to this forum and I must say it is one of the BEST and most INFORMATIVE that I have found!! I've been trying for weeks to come up with a bottle tumbler. I decided to build my own after finding a motor. The motor is 1725 RPM, 5.1 amp, 115 volts. An electrician at...
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