Gravel screener build

[mcl fabrication]

I've began working on a gravel sifting/screener. I don't have plans or specs or have ever seen one up close. I'm building with pictures, videos and any information I can find on company website.
I am also wrestling with the idea of having it on a stationary base or on a trailer for mobility.
Since this will be my second screener build I'm attempting to do something a bit more challenging. The first one was an attempt on making a bar separator and wound up with a vibrating screen.
So here is what I have so far. And PLEASE If you have any ideas or have made one or have up close pictures please don't be shy and reply.http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/A6A021EB-359E-431C-8B79-16A1A58A8D0D_zpsbam3fjfn.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/A6A021EB-359E-431C-8B79-16A1A58A8D0D_zpsbam3fjfn.jpg.html)

[pumptech]

Looks great MCL ,looks like it going to work great ,bet it took some time to cut out the pvc ,how did you attach the expanded metal to the inside
keep up the great work :D

[mcl fabrication]

Thanks PUMPTECH. I drilled pilot holes and cut the PVC with a jig saw, I used a downward facing blade so I can see the lines as I cut. It was doing the measurement and making straight lines on a round object that took the most time.
I will be posting some pics of the inside and show how I got the screens fastened in.

[jeffgp]

nice start to it .... cant wait to see more finished pictures

[Stuff]

seeing that pipe gives me an idea. in the water well drilling industry they have machines to slot casing. I wonder if I can get one of the guys to take some 7 or 8" casing and cut 4 large "slot" windows in the section.... might work, might not.... hmm.

[mcl fabrication]

seeing that pipe gives me an idea. in the water well drilling industry they have machines to slot casing. I wonder if I can get one of the guys to take some 7 or 8" casing and cut 4 large "slot" windows in the section.... might work, might not.... hmm.

From what info I've been getting any pipe will work. Just remember the heavier the pipe the stronger there geared motor has to be that is turning it.
Ideally I was getting that a semi truck exhaust pipe would be best, on that thought since BIGFORD is the only trucker I know in my reach I'm going to ask him if he has any old exhaust pipe around him. might get lucky.

[rccrazy523]

Hi if you need pipe let me know I have to my availability just about any size pipe you want

[Northern Farmer]

Just watched this video and thought of your build!
http://youtu.be/_q9qrSOt09E

[RCP57]

I think a lot of guys are using air and oil filter screens for trommels. Works well and very cheap if you know a place to get them used.

[Northern Farmer]

That's a good idea

[bigford]

no pipe and we just tossed 4 w900 air filters out. but im in brooklyn
every day i can meet up with rccrazy and grab the pipe for you..

[mcl fabrication]

Hi if you need pipe let me know I have to my availability just about any size pipe you want
Thanks man If you have any 5 or 6 inch pipe close to 30 inches long would be dynamite, any old air filter would be good as well good for the screen.

[mcl fabrication]

no pipe and we just tossed 4 w900 air filters out. but im in brooklyn
every day i can meet up with rccrazy and grab the pipe for you..

Thanks BIGFORD for looking out. I appreciate what your doing.

[rccrazy523]

I have that size pipe Pvc or steel ? And I will get you the mesh from the air cleaners no problem

[mcl fabrication]

I have that size pipe Pvc or steel ? And I will get you the mesh from the air cleaners no problem

I would say steel, it should have a more authentic look some what when I'm done. OH the thinner the pipe the better. Thanks

[Lil Giants]

This is the outer mesh from an air cleaner that I use in my 275 MF tractor, measures close to 5 inches diameter. The ends are made from oak.

The tube in the background I can't remember where I got that from, the diameter a bit smaller, closer to 4 inches. The holes are much too small for screening dirt, be a good tube for sifting pit run to get sandblast sand quality.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/protrker/Jan%2016/002_zpsytegj030.jpg

[mcl fabrication]

Here are some more photo's of the project. I have a 4" PVC pipe with cut out sections for the screens. Two 4" reducing couplings and a 4" end cap. And three different size screens.

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[mcl fabrication]

Here I'm getting the center of the end cap. I also use those lines for a reference when cutting out the ports for the large debris. The center of the cap will hold the shaft for turning.

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[mcl fabrication]

Now to cut the ports on the end cap with the reducing coupling. I drilled pilot holes to make it easier.

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[mcl fabrication]

I use Tamiya screws and nuts to hold them together.

http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/E4F80669-D1D8-4556-9F2C-7D4F887B74C3_zpsoyxoudbc.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/E4F80669-D1D8-4556-9F2C-7D4F887B74C3_zpsoyxoudbc.jpg.html)

[mcl fabrication]

I now install a threaded rod about 5mm in diameter. I used a few washers and nuts to hold the rod firmly. That rod will be attached to a universal coupling which will be connected to the geared motor.
http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/10761DFA-F9F3-4D1E-8C5A-16DC3EB46AE8_zpsmfxweaxq.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/10761DFA-F9F3-4D1E-8C5A-16DC3EB46AE8_zpsmfxweaxq.jpg.html)

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[mcl fabrication]

Now how I hold the screens in is with the aluminum strips and some Tamiya screws and nuts.

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[mcl fabrication]

Now after putting all this together I wound up with something that looks like this.

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[mcl fabrication]

Now for painting what color? And should it be stationary or on a trailer. Now I'm waiting on universal couplings and she'll be turning for sure. Unfortunately the size I need it comes from china and will take some time to get here.
If any one has a 5mm to 6mm universal coupling for sale let me know I'm hoping to get one faster that waiting on a shipment from china.

[mcl fabrication]

I think harbor fright may be able to help with some parts. going to visit the automotive department. I have a idea for a universal coupling.

[mcl fabrication]

Well here are some more pics of the gravel screener build. I went ahead and painted the screen black.

http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/B047D859-D937-44C8-AF1D-19A3B717C3A0_zpsbsmm6rg8.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/B047D859-D937-44C8-AF1D-19A3B717C3A0_zpsbsmm6rg8.jpg.html)

[mcl fabrication]

Now lets start on the structure. Some cuts was made by hand.

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I've got to slow this down. its way to fast. even with a geared motor.

[mcl fabrication]

what can I use as a speed control?

[trucker n]

Reduce your voltage

[mcl fabrication]

That was the first thing I thought of. It runs that fast on 4.8 volts 4 AA battery's. Is there a cheap manual speed control out there. Or?

[mcl fabrication]

I think I've found something that may work I will be trying this out shortly.

http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/E24E0C28-3B42-4BAA-BDEA-D65B36B60BEB_zpsyiiftk50.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/E24E0C28-3B42-4BAA-BDEA-D65B36B60BEB_zpsyiiftk50.jpg.html)

[Supermario]

What you need is something like this. All kinds to choose from that are rated at various amperage and voltages, with or without reversing switch. Ive got a few of them and they work great and produce very little heat compared to a variable carbon pile resistor.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/PWM-Motor-Speed-Regulator-Controller-Adjuster-Reversing-Switch-DC-10V-30V-R3W8-/221994655082?hash=item33afe99d6a


http://youtu.be/o1rKK4gUuz4

[RCP57]

Looks like you made a "slinger screener"! Seriously though it looks great and when you get the speed right it will be awesome!

[mcl fabrication]

Where am I now?

So I lowered the voltage which lowered the speed of the drum, but it lowered the amps as well. Which does not allow the geared motor to turn a heavy load.
It tense to struggle. Now I figure I'm going to need a geared motor slower/stronger than the one I'm using now. I figure a 540 can size 37mm gear motor at about 35 to 60 rpm at the shaft. And a proven speed control to save me time and head ache(using Mario's recommendation). And a universal coupling. Then some form of way to get DC current to the electronics without using batteries. I will still have receptacle's to use batteries when no power is available.
So until I get some parts in I'm only going to be able to work on the cosmetic aspect of it. I really don't even know what its supposed to look like LOL. I need to see one in person or get some up close pics. But GOOGLE has been of great help but not enough close detail. I'm not looking to make it true to scale but it take time to get the parts from china most times. Might as well jazz it up a little.
I was fiddling around with it and made this video.

http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/th_2003BF61-A904-4A5F-98B5-099B1DDC9CB9_zpswcubznxy.mp4 (http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/2003BF61-A904-4A5F-98B5-099B1DDC9CB9_zpswcubznxy.mp4)

[Lil Giants]

Deep cycle marine battery would run that little motor for a yr on one charge.

[Ken Orme]

Look at "robot shop" - "motors and actuators" -"page 3"

[mcl fabrication]

Look at "robot shop" - "motors and actuators" -"page 3"

Thanks getting what I need from a closer source is a great benefit.

[mcl fabrication]

Deep cycle marine battery would run that little motor for a yr on one charge.

There's an idea I like it

[mcl fabrication]

Thought I might share my walking on water experience. Live a righteous life and gravity will release its hold upon you.

http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/08729941-ABD3-4EF9-BEE3-8B1624F7D1BB_zpsxee9gtf4.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/08729941-ABD3-4EF9-BEE3-8B1624F7D1BB_zpsxee9gtf4.jpg.html)

[RCP57]

Very nice! I can't even swim let alone walk on water!

[cayllo]

lolol a bit late for me to do that... the rest of my life wont be enough to repent of all my sins lol

[mcl fabrication]

Since the weather has started warming up, I took the liberty to get started on the infrastructure for the RC work site. I'm going to etch out a nice portion for the gravel screener. http://https://youtu.be/soCc9jUnBK8

[mcl fabrication]

watch it on You tube https://youtu.be/soCc9jUnBK8

[mcl fabrication]

well almost done with the concrete on the lay out. Soon I will also paint it with black top sealer and paint in some road lines. I will be seated about here next to the beer. I think its a perfect distance away.http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/5877E752-489D-40DA-BD9E-36342FB867D6_zpsuidq6qtz.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/5877E752-489D-40DA-BD9E-36342FB867D6_zpsuidq6qtz.jpg.html)

[Bo Wallen]

Great site ! It's tempting to make a visit ..........:)

[RCP57]

Pretty sweet!

[mcl fabrication]

Well it took some time, and I got some more concrete on sale at home depot. I finished the last portion of the road. I took a spin around a few times with the truck and trailer for a test run.
http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/8AD9B7A9-E053-4E37-8FF3-F3562537C4FB_zpsjvmv2bfz.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/8AD9B7A9-E053-4E37-8FF3-F3562537C4FB_zpsjvmv2bfz.jpg.html)
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[mcl fabrication]

I'm now ready to expand. NEED more road!!!!!!

[mcl fabrication]

so on the finishing up on the gravel sifter/sorter, I mounted a new geared motor that has the appropriate speed and strength. I chose to go with direct drive for less moving parts. I also had to raise the screen about a 1 1/2".http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/007A9997-3008-4FF6-8379-DF98D10FD39D_zpszaj6w8d6.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/007A9997-3008-4FF6-8379-DF98D10FD39D_zpszaj6w8d6.jpg.html)

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Then I raised the height of the bay walls.http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/FC013049-82A5-472E-A147-BDA1DBB1CDD0_zpsc4levmch.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/FC013049-82A5-472E-A147-BDA1DBB1CDD0_zpsc4levmch.jpg.html)

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After that I made a cover for the geared motor.
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So this is what I have now.http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/53F5A421-286E-44D3-A1C3-5C553EFCFFDD_zpsqvnlnplu.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/53F5A421-286E-44D3-A1C3-5C553EFCFFDD_zpsqvnlnplu.jpg.html)

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And I now need to find a way to feed this beast.
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[mcl fabrication]

I was wondering should I make a shaker feeder or buy another Bruder conveyor to make a feeder.? And was thinking painting it red.

[bigford]

make the hopper mouth bigger for pay loaders and bad excavtor operators

[mcl fabrication]

I had this trough I was working on a while ago and was thinking it would make a nice vibrating hopper.
http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/3C319202-E436-4E0E-B0E6-D919D2A986A2_zpsg7ndzqmz.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/3C319202-E436-4E0E-B0E6-D919D2A986A2_zpsg7ndzqmz.jpg.html)
I goin to make a few cuts and add a few pieces to it and see if it can work.
http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/42D43CA3-56C9-4C03-AC89-569181CABF25_zpsyghzuj2n.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/42D43CA3-56C9-4C03-AC89-569181CABF25_zpsyghzuj2n.jpg.html)http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/D1677622-A13B-47A9-A6A5-E478785EE462_zpscnblmamq.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/D1677622-A13B-47A9-A6A5-E478785EE462_zpscnblmamq.jpg.html)

[mcl fabrication]

Now to add a few pieces.
http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/E3B9E619-5052-4B56-A0A9-DFC4B14074D7_zps2pzwagea.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/E3B9E619-5052-4B56-A0A9-DFC4B14074D7_zps2pzwagea.jpg.html)http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/F8BC9524-F0C5-43AD-B6A1-4AD06B76C396_zpsk1fhvbtp.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/F8BC9524-F0C5-43AD-B6A1-4AD06B76C396_zpsk1fhvbtp.jpg.html)http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/1A9F8023-2462-4FC8-B2FC-DA7A7E9E347E_zpstmp5k1b2.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1A9F8023-2462-4FC8-B2FC-DA7A7E9E347E_zpstmp5k1b2.jpg.html)

[mcl fabrication]

And to see what it would look like.
http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/2144A811-7CB6-45C8-A282-3F3FA1CA1D18_zpsfzw4eo8p.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2144A811-7CB6-45C8-A282-3F3FA1CA1D18_zpsfzw4eo8p.jpg.html)http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/A2019485-7E2D-4FEA-B435-D7B3818AB494_zpsgsxgayoh.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/A2019485-7E2D-4FEA-B435-D7B3818AB494_zpsgsxgayoh.jpg.html)http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/6CA2A650-F08C-4A6C-9B4F-A1587794D556_zpsw26n7i0z.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/6CA2A650-F08C-4A6C-9B4F-A1587794D556_zpsw26n7i0z.jpg.html)

[mcl fabrication]

Now getting this thing to vibrate is going to be a task.
http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/9B0ED75A-EDC0-4E5E-9645-D3B4C847C07F_zpsohsewfbc.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/9B0ED75A-EDC0-4E5E-9645-D3B4C847C07F_zpsohsewfbc.jpg.html)http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/A554B87D-8134-469A-8FA5-BA650682A3A6_zpsgck0byn7.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/A554B87D-8134-469A-8FA5-BA650682A3A6_zpsgck0byn7.jpg.html)

[mcl fabrication]

Now to figure out how to fasten this down. I have no idea but ill figure something out.
http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/EBFB8C23-C909-4219-9216-4078687BDE39_zpsrs5lo4zk.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/EBFB8C23-C909-4219-9216-4078687BDE39_zpsrs5lo4zk.jpg.html)

[mcl fabrication]

well I added some springs and mounted the hopper.
http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/9670C2BC-25C3-47B3-B89D-18151CF10968_zpsr8tjwnsk.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/9670C2BC-25C3-47B3-B89D-18151CF10968_zpsr8tjwnsk.jpg.html)

[mcl fabrication]

I used the vibrating motor from the Tamiya MFU kit.
http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/B5908E03-E273-41B3-8DF1-0515FCA1C3AE_zpsp6cb3ne7.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/B5908E03-E273-41B3-8DF1-0515FCA1C3AE_zpsp6cb3ne7.jpg.html)

[jdwtrans]

I like this build, you have given me some good idea's.

[Supermario]

The feed hopper is looking great! Nice work.:cool:
I also used a tamiya vibration motor on my feed chute. Controlled by a radio channel so I have complete control of what speed to use. There's another very cheap way to have very good speed control. I like it so much, I bought a few and use for testing stuff and in projects.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/New-DC-6V-90V-15A-DC-Motor-Speed-Control-PWM-Switch-Controller-1000W-G-/141904994004?hash=item210a325ed4:g:TfgAAOSwWTRWwpp P

[mcl fabrication]

Thanks Mario I'm glad you like it. I'm hoping to have it all done by Saturday, Bigford is comin over to move some dirt with me and I will like to make good use of it.

[mcl fabrication]

Well I had to add a few more parts took it out for a test run and found it needed a few things.
http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/0B29AF07-9B07-43E5-A03D-CA14748372DD_zpswvrvhplk.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0B29AF07-9B07-43E5-A03D-CA14748372DD_zpswvrvhplk.jpg.html)

[mcl fabrication]

I like this build, you have given me some good idea's.

If you build something like this post pics I would like to see you progress.

[mcl fabrication]

I am so ready for paint I have a can of red and yellow what would it be?

[RCP57]

I am so ready for paint I have a can of red and yellow what would it be?

Orange?lol

[mcl fabrication]

Orange?lol lmao, that would make orange!!

[mcl fabrication]

Well I wound up painting it red and black. Its not my best paint job, but its going to be covered in dust and dirt anyway. for now its nice and shiny. Tomorrow I will give it a test run. And I will take a video of it in action.
http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/C5808320-0EBA-44D0-8FD0-78D595BD1EEA_zps7duzg5is.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/C5808320-0EBA-44D0-8FD0-78D595BD1EEA_zps7duzg5is.jpg.html)
http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/153D9807-3544-478D-ADBD-CE637D510AD3_zpsfx33riek.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/153D9807-3544-478D-ADBD-CE637D510AD3_zpsfx33riek.jpg.html)
http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/E7998086-7820-4FE2-A66B-B948D7F52081_zpsbhlq8s2g.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/E7998086-7820-4FE2-A66B-B948D7F52081_zpsbhlq8s2g.jpg.html)
http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/5E4C4613-7CAA-4B60-8B26-818EC502DAC4_zpspfow2boq.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/5E4C4613-7CAA-4B60-8B26-818EC502DAC4_zpspfow2boq.jpg.html)

[schmoking]

nice work on this!! cant wait for the video...

[jdwtrans]

If you build something like this post pics I would like to see you progress.

Yes sure, i will finish my bruder conversion then im gonna make 1 of these.

[mcl fabrication]

I'm going to have to do another test run before the weather changes. Its going to be sunny tomorrow but a little rain is suppose to pass threw. So before it does I need to find out if its going to need some more modifications.

[Northern Farmer]

Looks great! Looking forward to see it at work :cool:

[mcl fabrication]

So here goes my test run. I shot 2 videos, the first run and then I tinkered with it and shot another. I wound up changing the elevation of it seeing the ground was pitched to wrong way and it seems to work fine. Other than a few thing here and there.
http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/th_DF5C2193-E17A-4E96-A942-AFE6BEFB38B1_zpscac3nutz.mp4 (http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/DF5C2193-E17A-4E96-A942-AFE6BEFB38B1_zpscac3nutz.mp4)

[mcl fabrication]

And video #2
http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/th_620478F8-9F2D-4BFB-8DE3-5577EB17E2F2_zpshwtyau38.mp4 (http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/620478F8-9F2D-4BFB-8DE3-5577EB17E2F2_zpshwtyau38.mp4)

[Northern Farmer]

Not loading for me ?

[mcl fabrication]

Not loading for me ?

Same here, try it again. It was not working for me as well then it started working I cant explain it.

[9W Monighan]

I got it to work from your photo site.
Looks like you got something there. That conveyor sure needs a lower angle though. I hope to be working on something like this soon too.

[Northern Farmer]

It's working now I could view the video, thinking it was a photobucket issue. That's a very good fisrt test! Can you adjust the conveyor belt to be at a horizontal angle instead of being angled ? The rocks seem to be accumulating at the bottom and not staying on the conveyor belt. Trummel speed is good but I think the vibrator needs to be sped up more to get things shaking and moving along and maybe more of angle to help it feed the trummel ?

[mcl fabrication]

Yesterday was a good day. I had the opportunity to meet up with Bigford and make good use of the layout.
Seeing Reg's trailer in person was really impressive, It looks as if he has a shrinking devise in his shop and fools everyone that he builds them. That trailer was absolutely beautiful, every thing on it was perfect!.
Looking forward to more enjoyable weekends like this.http://http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y332/mclrcfabrication/Mobile%20Uploads/4CF83A59-73A8-43D0-B8AD-7B806C8CBE6C_zpsddyfdqdw.jpg (http://s1027.photobucket.com/user/mclrcfabrication/media/Mobile%20Uploads/4CF83A59-73A8-43D0-B8AD-7B806C8CBE6C_zpsddyfdqdw.jpg.html)

[bigford]

LOL!!!
had a great time good fun good food and great friends!!!

[Northern Farmer]

Now that's a proud RCP customer!

[RCP57]

Looks like a good time despite the mechanical issue. Hopefully someday I can meet up with some of you guys and have some fun.

[mcl fabrication]

Here's a small vid posted on yutube.https://youtu.be/o2sVAEKd-Io

[TRUCKMAKER]

Nice video, speedy dozer!

[RCP57]

Nice video, speedy dozer!

"Mark & Mario's Dozer Drags!"

[bigford]

I gotta hit the pile fast no grip with the tracks

[Supermario]

I gotta hit the pile fast no grip with the tracks

Yeah, I'm really having doubts about how well this bruder I'm converting is going to have no traction :eek:
Did you add much weight in yours?

[Supermario]

"Mark & Mario's Dozer Drags!"

My newbright dozer will eat that bruder for lunch! :D:lol:

[bigford]

I have the throttle turned down to 45%. i'm up to 10 pounds with the 6 cell
hope the d11 will bite better