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Slatmill build questions/help

Discussion in 'Training & Behavior' started by iceg0412, Jan 26, 2017.

  1. iceg0412

    iceg0412 Pup

    I am building my own slatmill even though i know it would be easier and probably cheaper to buy BUT I am an amateur fabricator and will enjoy the process. As of right now my biggest question is steel conveyor wheels vs skate wheels ... I see the killer spinner uses steel conveyor wheels vs the skate wheels if noise isnt a factor do the steel wheel rolll better/faster? Question #2 is about possible slat rock and the distance between wheels ... if i used 70mm inline skate wheels I would have to space the wheel about 3" on center if i do a single row ... with 2" slatts would this cause too much rock? BTW i am using 30mil polycarbonate film (another diy slatmill on here used 20mil and had an amazing mill)
     
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  2. slim12

    slim12 Super Moderator Staff Member

    I made mine with 53MM skateboard wheels. it is a little more surface area and I guess a little more drag that inline wheels or steel skate wheels.

    I watched the videos of the mill in the above thread. That guy knocked it out of the park. It looked and spun world class. I used a PVC belt, it is thin, I will look for the measurement.

    I made the slats from oak and they were 2 1/8th" wide and 3/8" thick. It did not have much slat rock at all at that length with the 53mm wheels. I only used one row of wheels per side.

    My two biggest mistakes is I added to much heat when I was welding and drew the frame in a little. At the time I did not catch it and when I tried to center the wheels/belt and axle it tracked and did not spin as I thought. I was re-checking and found I was more narrow on one end than the other. I cut it in half, tacked it to the correct measurements and re-welded.

    I went to a thinner PVC belt and I ended up with 7-8 rotations per hand pull. I was happy.

    I will post the video and check the measurements on the belt.

    S
     
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  3. slim12

    slim12 Super Moderator Staff Member



    .050 PVC belt. Thin but still holding up really well.

    S
     
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  4. iceg0412

    iceg0412 Pup

    Thanks for the reply ... You may not remember me (got out of dogs 8 years ago and just getting back in) but I got 1 of your 1st carpet mills ... met through Orrin i believe. My partner ended up with boo but we never got a breeding to take. I cant remember 100% but i think i gave you a maydayxboyles dog from ch jethro to goldie ... we called him batman (I may be wrong on that though) If I have you mistaken Im sorry and nvermind but if im right PM me ... what is your opinion of the steel wheels being more free turning then the skateboard or the rollerblade wheels? also do you still sale carpet mills?
     
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