Jose A. Velez on thu 24 oct 02
Taylor:
I built a kick wheel several years ago. Here are a few suggestions.
1- You might find the materials you need at www.McMaster.com.
2- You could use slip-on flanges to attached the wheel head and flywheel to
the shaft, but you would have to weld the flanges to the shaft. I believe a
1/2" flange will fit the 1" Dia. shaft (1/2 pipe has 1" OD). A 150 psi
rated, 1/2 inch flange is probably around $10 ea.
3- You would need one axial and one thrust bearing. Make sure they have
grease fittings. McMaster probably carries them also.
4- Most critical is the flywheel. You need enough weight to have sufficient
inertia so you do not have to be constantly kicking. I made mine using a
sandwich of plywood with concrete. To separate the two 3/4 plywood covers I
used a door core. Actually you could use four 3/4 thick plywood disks (
total of 3") at the center of the flywheel (say 10" in Dia) and feel the
remainder donut with concrete. I used 3/8 carriage bolts to evenly space
the plywood covers and prevent warpage. In my case the concrete core was
only 2" thick, and definitely I would have preferred a heavier flywheel. I
do not know the ideal weight for a flywheel, but off the top of my head
would say more than 150#. Does anyone know?
I used that wheel for a long time and really liked it.
Good luck.
Jose A. Velez
----- Original Message -----
From: "Hendrix, Taylor J."
To:
Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 5:05 PM
Subject: Homemade Kick wheel
A hail and hearty Salwey, y'all. (Did I get that right?)
I have some specific questions for those of you who have built your own
kickers.
1. My local bearings shop has both pillow and thrust bearings for about
$27.55 US each (Fafnir SCJT 1 and SAS 1). a 36" X 1" cold rolled shaft is
$15.74 US. Is there anywhere else I can look for cheaper hardware, new or
used?
2. What are some less expensive alternatives to having a machine shop
fabricate flanges. I have seen where someone suggested a 3/4" threaded
pipe flange. One was expected to file it out to 1". Any alternatives?
3. If I fabricate a laminated (3/4" plywood discs X 3 or 4) wheel head, what
if any treatment should I give the wood for waterproofing etc.?
Let's remember that if I don't get this made for under fifty bucks, Lily is
going to disown me!
Thanks to all who have helped me off list regarding making a kick
wheel--David Hendley and Sylvia Shirley especially.
Taylor, in still rainy Waco
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David Hendley on thu 24 oct 02
----- Original Message -----
>I have some specific questions for those of you who have built your own
kickers.
>
>1. My local bearings shop has both pillow and thrust bearings for about
$27.55 US each (Fafnir SCJT 1 >and SAS 1). a 36" X 1" cold rolled shaft is
$15.74 US. Is there anywhere else I can look for cheaper >hardware, new or
used?
The junk yard. It would not be unusual to find perfectly good bearings or
shaft material.
Graniger might be cheaper. They probably have a Waco location.
>2. What are some less expensive alternatives to having a machine shop
fabricate flanges. I have seen >where someone suggested a 3/4" threaded
pipe flange. One was expected to file it out to 1". Any >alternatives?
Get a larger pipe flange, screw a pipe nipple into it, and slide the whole
thing
over your shaft. Drill and tap the pipe in 2 places and install set screws
to secure it
to the shaft. With a 1" shaft, you probably want 1 1/4" pipe.
>3. If I fabricate a laminated (3/4" plywood discs X 3 or 4) wheel head,
what if any treatment should I >give the wood for waterproofing etc.?
Soak it in a bucket of Thompson's Water Seal for a few days, let it dry for
a few days, then soak it in a bucket of 1/2 paint thinner and 1/2 marine
grade
polyurethane. The idea is that it will mostly soak into the end grain.
I think I would then apply several coats of full-strength poly to the edge
and
bottom, but not the top working surface.
David Hendley
Maydelle, Texas
hendley@tyler.net
http://www.farmpots.com
Philip Poburka on fri 25 oct 02
Certainly, if there are any Machinery 'breakers', junk
Machinery recyclers or used Machinery sellers near you, if
they are amenable, and let you look around, you may well
find useful parts as could configure in your wheel project.
Some Automotive Junk Yards as have other junk laying about
for recycleing intentions...as well...large 'flanged'
disks...shafting...used Bearings and Pillow Blocks and
structural materials...
...for a 'reasonable' cost...or their 'brand'...of Beer...
Phil
Las Vegas
----- Original Message -----
From: "Hendrix, Taylor J."
To:
Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 3:05 PM
Subject: Homemade Kick wheel
A hail and hearty Salwey, y'all. (Did I get that right?)
I have some specific questions for those of you who have
built your own kickers.
1. My local bearings shop has both pillow and thrust
bearings for about $27.55 US each (Fafnir SCJT 1 and SAS 1).
a 36" X 1" cold rolled shaft is $15.74 US. Is there
anywhere else I can look for cheaper hardware, new or used?
2. What are some less expensive alternatives to having a
machine shop fabricate flanges. I have seen where someone
suggested a 3/4" threaded pipe flange. One was expected to
file it out to 1". Any alternatives?
3. If I fabricate a laminated (3/4" plywood discs X 3 or 4)
wheel head, what if any treatment should I give the wood for
waterproofing etc.?
Let's remember that if I don't get this made for under fifty
bucks, Lily is going to disown me!
Thanks to all who have helped me off list regarding making a
kick wheel--David Hendley and Sylvia Shirley especially.
Taylor, in still rainy Waco
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