Project "Snow Drift"

[8ntruck 7,331]

Would it work to cut a ring of 1/4" material, make a radial cut in the ring, then pull the ends of the ring alomg the axis of rotation to make it a segment of a spiral? 

 

Maybe build a buck for a section of a spiral and use the heat and beat method?

[DennisThornton 4,771]

This part is above my pay scale:

 

[Oldskool 6,660]

9 hours ago, DennisThornton said:

I'm wondering if that might not be a good idea.  2 piece tapered screw thread, more like a real thread, wide base to a tip, from more bendable 1/8" plate.  Two sides, second plate starts wider at the base.  Weld, torch, bend, hammer and repeat.  Lots of repeating!  Gonna take a while but more agreeable than 1/4" plate.

It would be nice to not have anymore repeating then necessary if anyway possible lol

[Oldskool 6,660]

9 hours ago, 8ntruck said:

Would it work to cut a ring of 1/4" material, make a radial cut in the ring, then pull the ends of the ring alomg the axis of rotation to make it a segment of a spiral? 

 

Maybe build a buck for a section of a spiral and use the heat and beat method?

I think making a ring by bending ba stock would be more cost effective. Cutting rings on a 4x8ft sheet would use up the sheet quite quickly

[Oldskool 6,660]

This pic is of the junction of 2 pieces at the 1/6 mark on the tank.  They both are 90 degree from the tank.  So each 1/6 segment has a 1/2" of twist in it

[Oldskool 6,660]

Merry Christmas Eve everyone. Had a chance for a little garage time. It's a crude little bugger but I think it will work. It only has to last for 72 pieces lol.  I also took the opportunity on my cool down time to do a bit of math. Without the blades factored in it's looking like 1.34 pounds per square inch. I dont know if that's more or less then what I was expecting.

[Handy Don 13,260]

That's the ticket! 
Simple, strong, effective.

[Oldskool 6,660]

Sidetracked Saturday again. Cause everyone needs a little coal forge to mess with

[ebinmaine 70,359]

Yeah why not...

[Handy Don 13,260]

@Oldskool FYI on gearbox

 

in "original" packaging

    

 

Ready for USPS @ 16.5lbs

 

[Oldskool 6,660]

40 minutes ago, Handy Don said:

@Oldskool FYI on gearbox

 

in "original" packaging

    

 

Ready for USPS @ 16.5lbs

 

Thanks Don

[Oldskool 6,660]

A bit more on the coal forge. If I have to bend steel for the screw drive this will do it. At least it will save my oxy/acet.

[Oldskool 6,660]

Making the 90 mile round trip today to get the steel for the auger blades. Let's wrap this build up. That Haban sickle bar for the GT14 is calling my name.

[Oldskool 6,660]

Nothing I cant overcome, but bit more of a challenge then I was thinking.

[ebinmaine 70,359]

I believe the international laws of fabrication states that you are allowed to use multiple BFH'S in situations of complex curves

[Oldskool 6,660]

4 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

I believe the international laws of fabrication states that you are allowed to use multiple BFH'S in situations of complex curves

Oh I am. Its actually the twist that's getting me. I'm trying to figure out a way to do the twist without putting an unwanted added curve in it.

[SylvanLakeWH 27,214]

Looking good!!!

 

55 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

I believe the international laws of fabrication states that you are allowed to use multiple BFH'S in situations of complex curves

 

47 minutes ago, Oldskool said:

Oh I am. Its actually the twist that's getting me. I'm trying to figure out a way to do the twist without putting an unwanted added curve in it.

 

The little known “twister corollary” permits use of said BFH’s whilst providing highly entertaining visuals: 

Left hand blue, right leg yellow...right hand on BFF... now swing!!!

 

Edited December 28, 2020 by SylvanLakeWH

[ebinmaine 70,359]

3 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

Looking good!!!

 

 

 

The little known “twister corollary” permits use of said BFF’s whilst providing highly entertaining visuals: 

Left hand blue, right leg yellow...right hand on BFF... now swing!!!

 

Yeah you go ahead...

 

I'll just be over here behind this wall of 2" thick bullet resistant glass having an adult beverage watching....

[giddyap 1,569]

On 11/6/2020 at 8:26 PM, Oldskool said:

Who wants to do some math? What is the length of 1 single spiral on a cylinder that is approx 14.75" x 66". I came up with 80.5" but I question that very much.

ask "Alexa" 

[Oldskool 6,660]

1 hour ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

Left hand blue, right leg yellow...right hand on BFF... now swing!!!

 

I've had that blue hand but mixed with some black. Also that yellow leg but mixed with some red,black and some of that blue. I'm right handed and dont always hit what I'm aiming for🤣🤣

[Oldskool 6,660]

8 minutes ago, giddyap said:

ask "Alexa" 

But she just dont shut up. Talk,talk,talk,talk.........Nope dont wanna buy a bath. I must mumble, she never gives me the right answer lol

[Oldskool 6,660]

One complete twist tacked in place.

[ebinmaine 70,359]

1 hour ago, Oldskool said:

But she just dont shut up. Talk,talk,talk,talk.........Nope dont wanna buy a bath. I must mumble, she never gives me the right answer lol

if your problem is anything like mine your incredibly excellent cell phone doesn't understand New England accent....

[Oldskool 6,660]

5 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

if your problem is anything like mine your incredibly excellent cell phone doesn't understand New England accent....

Ayuh, prob so lol

[ebinmaine 70,359]

3 minutes ago, Oldskool said:

Ayuh, prob so lol

Whaddya meean I cahnt get they-uhh?!?