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fitting the crusher base
Nate's motorized grain mill
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i re-drilled the holes from 5/16 to 3/8. that allowed a little more "play" when i put the bolts through and helped the base to sit more even. if you look close in the pics it seems a little "wobbly."
Looking good! what are you going to "catch" grain in that fits in the cabinet?
And do you have a layout of that motor bracket? Just ordered all the stuff since my drill died today....want to get a head start like you did.
And do you have a layout of that motor bracket? Just ordered all the stuff since my drill died today....want to get a head start like you did.
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i never wrote down the measurements of the motor base
How did the motor work out? Have you given it a try yet?
Looks good BTW.
Looks good BTW.
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tolip_ck1
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kegtoe nice woodwork.
With some leftover wood make safety guard to cover the drive shaft and protect your friends
Cheers,
ClaudiusB
Are they really friends if they are trying to touch your drive shaft!!!
tolip_ck1
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Thanx for the ideas, I stole them and made my own!
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alright, I'm looking for some help from the HBT community.
1) I'm looking for some ideas on how to mount my control box. I have a project box from Radio Shack where i am going to mount the capacitor inside and 2 switches on the outside. I am thinking that i would make a psuedo table top to the right level with the rest of the top. I'd then likely make on on the left to put a scale on for weighing grains.
2) What's your opinions on color for the cabinet. I was originally going to stain the whole thing. But with the ply wood being a different species. AND the top not being perfectly square, it shows a few gaps and some end grain with the plies. I think now i'd like to sand it, use a bit of putty, prime it, and paint it black. That way i can add my HBT sticker to the front too.
What do you all think?
1) I'm looking for some ideas on how to mount my control box. I have a project box from Radio Shack where i am going to mount the capacitor inside and 2 switches on the outside. I am thinking that i would make a psuedo table top to the right level with the rest of the top. I'd then likely make on on the left to put a scale on for weighing grains.
2) What's your opinions on color for the cabinet. I was originally going to stain the whole thing. But with the ply wood being a different species. AND the top not being perfectly square, it shows a few gaps and some end grain with the plies. I think now i'd like to sand it, use a bit of putty, prime it, and paint it black. That way i can add my HBT sticker to the front too.
What do you all think?
What does the capacitor do?
It helps the motor start
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no thoughts on my questions eh?
kpr121
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paint it black!
tolip_ck1
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On the first question, i would go with just one switch, there is no reason for two, mine is up for fwd and down for reverse. (IMO)
You do nice work so it might look better if you make a wood box that matches your masterpiece for the switch and CAP.
Why don't you cover the motor and the shaft and make a small "table" above those items to set you scale?
Good luck
You do nice work so it might look better if you make a wood box that matches your masterpiece for the switch and CAP.
Why don't you cover the motor and the shaft and make a small "table" above those items to set you scale?
Good luck
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bought a project box from radio shack for 6 bucks. holds the capacitor and two switches with faceplate.
From the front
From the back of the box plate
From the front
From the back of the box plate
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Paint it black!
I wanna see it painted black, painted black
Black as night, black as coal
I wanna see it painted black, painted black
Black as night, black as coal
tolip_ck1
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Black is cool too!
Nice Job!
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thanks rocky. i have to say you were the reason i built mine. i saw yours and was like - hell yeah, i can do that.
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motor and wiring
I wanted to use the mated spade connectors in case i ever wanted to change the motor - wouldn't have to rewire the whole thing
I wanted to use the mated spade connectors in case i ever wanted to change the motor - wouldn't have to rewire the whole thing
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all finished up
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You did a great job
Cheers,
ClaudiusB
thanks!
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here im showing off my friction fit. i can back the mill out to blow out the drop hole to eliminate old grain and prevent contamintaion.
agezzi
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Does anyone know the dimension of the capacitor. Trying to get ahead start on the project box. Want to make sure I leave space for it. I bought a 8x6x3 project enclosure. But I want to put a extra outlet and switch for it. Lights for the power on the extra outlet,forward,reverse and power to the motor. Then I decided I liked the idea of a light switch and a 3 way light switch for the controls. Here's a pic of the supplies. Just wana make sure it all fits. The dimensions would help alot. Thanks for everyones help
tolip_ck1
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Why is everyone using 2 switches?
jakecpunut
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@agezzi1 5 1/2" long (counting tabs that you hook your wires too) 2 7/8" wide 1 1/2" deep
hope that helps!
agezzi
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jakecpunut said:
Thanks that helps alot. My motor should b here tomorrow. I just finished the project box when I got your response. Here's a pic of the finished product( plenty of room for the cap). Just got to wire the motor. As well keep up the videos on the tube. I'm a fan, thanks again
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