carpet mill question

I use 3M contact cement. S

 

Yes. I overlap the carpet by app. 1.5". As long as the edge on the bottom rolls over the end roller and not have the edge grab. No issues. S

 

The picture is not that clear, at least not a good enough angle to see. The carpet should have guides/side runners along each side to keep the carpet moving toward the end roller. Yours may have it and I just can't see it because of the angle of the picture. Younger dogs, new to the mill sort of kick to the side as they learn. Without the guide rails the carpet will bunch to the side, and can even cause a hump that jumps the end roller.

Looks good. Hopefully it works well for you. Good luck.

 

Some dogs jump on and take off like they were born to run a mill,. Some have to be taught. And some will never take the first step. It takes patience. Start by letting the dog stand on it for several minutes with out it moving. (hold the belt if it tries to slide). Let the dog get use to it. There is nothing natural about being off the ground with the surface moving out from under his feet. Take the time to allow him to adjust. Once he is comfortable you can coax him or bait him, or whatever to get him moving. Most of the time they take off from there. Best of luck. S

 

I build my own rollers and they are 3 1/2 inches in diameter. I am not sure what difference it makes. How smooth they turn and placement in relation to the running surface.

 

I've seen them with dowling cylinders that run smooth as silk.

 

There any number of ways to make the carpet/belt come up and over the front roller, slide down the running surface and over and under the back roller making smooth revolutions. I have seen roller blade wheels chocked up in a roller in order to use their bearings. Seen end rollers from electric treadmills. Seen rollers made from wood with and without bearings inserted.

As long as it works, it works. S