building a tumbler

[buzzkutt033]

well i finally got most of the parts for my tumbler project. got the pillow blocks, 5/8" shaft and assorted pulleys. this should get me going. i have heavy duty 6" plastic pipe for the tubes. seems like most of you use the 4". is that because we use less abrasive?? thanx and take care all.

Jim

 

[buzzkutt033]

another pic.

 

[idigjars]

Hi Jim, looks like you are coming right along. Good for you. Keep us posted and when you start cleaning bottles post some pics for us. Take care Paul

 

[buzzkutt033]

getting there.......... trip to see my friend at the garage tomorrow morning for some " custom " welding.

jimbo

 

[buzzkutt033]

Greetings all,

i'm ready to hook up some belts and see what happens. where do i purchase the " link type " belts you have suggested i use?? is this a hardware store item, home depot, or what? thanx in advance for your help. i live in bookoo. it's six miles to a traffic light let alone a store. thanx again.

Jimbo

 

[GuntherHess]

Looks like you are using pillow blocks with grease fittings?
If so, dont forget to grease them or they wont last long.

 

[buzzkutt033]

yes, they kinda found me. let's say the price was right.......... would rather have had sealed bearings but..............thanx for the heads up. i probably wouldn't have thought of that. i've got the basic assembly together. probably gonna be some " adjusting " to be done. gotta find belts.

Jimbo

 

[buzzkutt033]

another view

 

[idigjars]

Hello Jim, if you have a Harbor Freight around you they sell them for around $15(yellow). Grainger sells them for about $30(red). Your project is coming right along. Won't be long you will be posting pics of your cleaned bottles. Good for you! Paul

 

[buzzkutt033]

thanx Paul. i'll hit Harbor Freight tomorrow morning on my food shopping run. I'm gonna set the six inch plastic pipe to the side for now and go with 4" cannisters. i'll have no problem finding some schedule 40 pipe, but the stoppels might be a bit tricky. thanx again.

Jimbo