from dryer to tumbler

[d12016466]

Hello, Can any one send some pictures of a bottle tumbler. My clothes dryer died on me so I pulled it apart, I was thinking of using the parts and construct a tumbler, I'll keep you posted on my results, That's all. Now I have to get out of these wet clothes, Dave

 

[d12016466]

The driving force...

 

[buzzkutt033]

if you search the old posts in this section, you will find folks that used everything from skateboards to clothes dryers to tumble bottles. you will need some rollers, like the ones used on conveyor belts. where the cannisters will ride. use schedule 40 4" pipe about 20 - 22 inches long for your cannisters.......


jim

 

[d12016466]

Just finished my bottle tumbler. Think I'm going to call it "the mini tumbler 3000". I installed a variable speed control device so I can regulate the speeds, from 0 to 1,000 RPMs for those bottle people who don't have the time. Don't know how it works yet...it keeps blowing fuses! I wonder if Alex Graham Bell had this problem... It pays to be a darned good machinist! Keep you posted on my results. Dave

 

[GuntherHess]

looks a bit like my direct drive model.
Dont infringe on my patent[]
https://www.antique-bottles.net/forum/m-133099/mpage-1/tm.htm#134391

 

[cyberdigger]

Maybe that motor doesn't have the necessary torque if it keeps blowing fuses.. that kind of testing makes its presence felt on your electric bill, ya know.. [] Good luck with the project!

 

[JOETHECROW]

if it keeps blowing fuses..

LoL,..Some of our locals would probably just put one of these in, if those 30 amp wimpy glass ones kept blowing....I'm sure this is about 60 or 70 amps...[](JUST KIDDING!) Don't even consider it...just kidding, just kidding around...

 

[cowseatmaize]

The load may be from the variable resistor. Does it spin freely without it?

 

[d12016466]

I think my problem is in the variable control. The unit spins freely. I'm using a 10 amp fuse think I have to go to a higher fuse, I like the copper penny,that would work. Than last night I was thinking of hooking up the tumbler to the tread mill or exercise bike that way I can have super clean bottles AND a skinny wife,just one of my great idea's...dave[]

 

[d12016466]

Gunthehess, I should of looked around, I like the way you have the position of the shaft, I think that would take away alignment problems that I may have,but I think we are on the same page.....Dave