Hola shini, soy de Chile, me gusto la idea de hacer una pulidora , una consulta .como hiciste la caja para cubrir ,gracias x compartir tu idea maravillosa
The next one I have made I have done that. I originally was worried about the of centering of the motor would create a wobble. However now I know that it isn't a issue I have off centered the motor to the left, externally to the water side. Then made a trim saw attachment for the other side of the shaft you can add and remove. All a steep learning curve, but mk1 is still cutting cabs no problem
Very nice for video on a very nice machine. It appeared to me like there should be a way to get the sintered wheels evenly space by using some odd spacers.
Hi, This is probably one of the best self construct videos of lapidary equipment I have seen - Have you considered making a flat lap - that would be interesting to see Paul
Have you seen this video ruclips.net/video/zCUuczkwl1M/видео.html does not have the drive belt water issue - not sure how much this will effect the shaft - but worth a thought Paul
Hi Instead of building a splash guard I have used two pieces of the draft excluder either side of the belt ,so the belt is cleaning its self every time it runs hope that helps
Got a question for you... I'm getting ready to make one of these like you have here... Could i put the pulley on the outer end past the pillow bearing block and keep it away from the water completely, like having the shaft be longer and the pulley on the outside of the shroud? Or would it not work the same ? Thanks.
Yes I would recommend that, I put it in the middle to balance torque vibration but in my second on I put the fully outside with a cover and there is virtually no difference
i am in the process of making a machine very similar to this, but will be having the feet for the bearings out side of the water shrouded area and the v pully and belt on the outer one side of the wet area as well
Nice Vid! I watched your other build video too... Would you mind sharing where you buy the wheels? I know nothing about cabbing but would like to start 🙂
It very much was a learn in process. In the middle originally seemed a good idea to balance the torque through the shaft but I didn't at the time think about it picking up water and throwing it. A simple fix would be to weld some guard plates in to stop it, just haven't got around to it yet, and I have built another since this
Have you considered acetal (delrin) bushings? Seems like it would fit perfectly for this application...if you're interested find seller "delrindepot-4" on eBay...
That looks like quite the useful machine, thanks for sharing. It’s great to hear the thought process and explanations of each little design detail.
A great no nonsense set up.
That was the plan designing it. Didn't want to make it to much of a faf getting it apart if you have to do anything to it.
@@ShinySearcherUK Its a good idea. No manual needed to know how to get to any one part.
Hola shini, soy de Chile, me gusto la idea de hacer una pulidora , una consulta .como hiciste la caja para cubrir ,gracias x compartir tu idea maravillosa
nice very interesting hope some day I can make polishing machine Thnks this very simple and effective idea nice.
You might think about using a longer shaft and mounting your drive pulley and motor outboard of the wet part of the machine.
The next one I have made I have done that. I originally was worried about the of centering of the motor would create a wobble. However now I know that it isn't a issue I have off centered the motor to the left, externally to the water side. Then made a trim saw attachment for the other side of the shaft you can add and remove. All a steep learning curve, but mk1 is still cutting cabs no problem
Very nice for video on a very nice machine. It appeared to me like there should be a way to get the sintered wheels evenly space by using some odd spacers.
Yes I have altered this now and machined some new nylon spacers so it is even
Hi, This is probably one of the best self construct videos of lapidary equipment I have seen - Have you considered making a flat lap - that would be interesting to see Paul
Have you seen this video ruclips.net/video/zCUuczkwl1M/видео.html does not have the drive belt water issue - not sure how much this will effect the shaft - but worth a thought Paul
Hi Instead of building a splash guard I have used two pieces of the draft excluder either side of the belt ,so the belt is cleaning its self every time it runs hope that helps
Ooh I never thought of that
This is great. How much did it cost to make. You should go into production. Getting a cabbing machine in the UK not easy.
Why didn't you use sealed bearings?
Got a question for you... I'm getting ready to make one of these like you have here... Could i put the pulley on the outer end past the pillow bearing block and keep it away from the water completely, like having the shaft be longer and the pulley on the outside of the shroud? Or would it not work the same ? Thanks.
Yes I would recommend that, I put it in the middle to balance torque vibration but in my second on I put the fully outside with a cover and there is virtually no difference
i am in the process of making a machine very similar to this, but will be having the feet for the bearings out side of the water shrouded area and the v pully and belt on the outer one side of the wet area as well
I was thinking the same thing as I first watched this, how did it work for you?
locktight glue to reseal your nuts if you are on a budget =)
Nice Vid! I watched your other build video too... Would you mind sharing where you buy the wheels? I know nothing about cabbing but would like to start 🙂
I bought the wheels direct from boltic abrasives on ebay
I could definitely do with one of these if you end up making them too sell. I'm in Scotland and the shipping from the states is too much
Working on it :D
Sir, where can i buy that shaft from? Is there any link to the website? I can’t find it really
I machined the bar my self
Please make the diy plans or make me one to purchase! :)
I’m from England too!
Nice one , thank you. You sound like you have a Stoke twang?
Peak District way, Derbyshire
Your belt is getting wet enough to spray the wall to the ceiling? 😮😮😮 That can’t be good.
It very much was a learn in process. In the middle originally seemed a good idea to balance the torque through the shaft but I didn't at the time think about it picking up water and throwing it. A simple fix would be to weld some guard plates in to stop it, just haven't got around to it yet, and I have built another since this
could you tell us where you got the nylon spacers from?
I had them custom made from local engineers/machinest shop
@@ShinySearcherUK thanks for the reply, i have been struggling to find some and perhaps there is a reason:) thanks again
hi Frazer here, r u interested in making a unit for sale to be shipped to NZ?
Hi, I have bought one already thanks
Have you considered acetal (delrin) bushings? Seems like it would fit perfectly for this application...if you're interested find seller "delrindepot-4" on eBay...
can you build me 1 please , how much does it cost to build ? regards tom