All together I have less than $20.00 in this build. My goal was to build as much as possible from scrap and parts I had laying around. I will post a video later.
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All together I have less than $20.00 in this build. My goal was to build as much as possible from scrap and parts I had laying around. I will post a video later.
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Hay what a great idea. Looks like you found yourself a great time saver. Maybe you can give us a parts list and a break down of how to put one together!!
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What is the motor you are using?
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NOW I'm interested! Parts list would be nice..
I like it.
The motor is from a dodge truck blower vent door. It's perfect for this application: strong, 12V, 3 1/4 inch mounting holes, 8 to 10 rpm and the hub will accept a 5mm Allen wrench as a drive key. I happened to have one in my junk box but they can be sourced for as little as $17.00.
As for an actual parts list as I stated earlier it was a dirt cheap build so most everything is what I had on hand. The Bucket came from ACE Hardware, power supply was from a HP net book, 3/4 inch PVC, 1 inch clamps, 3 1/4 carriage bolts w/nuts, 6 fender washers, 12v automotive switch, 1/2 inch base flange w/3inch nipple (insert into 3/4 pvc for base mount), a funnel and 8 inches of 1/2 inch PEX and a 5mm 1/4 inch socket(drive connection).
In keeping with the concept of dirt cheap/simple: no whisker switches or speed controls were used, just an on/off switch.
Tools required: Drill w/various bits, razor knife, heat gun, glue gun and a pop rivet tool. It really is a stupid silly easy build!
Thanks Jmorris! high praise indeed!
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Great job
I have one like this on my list to build just cant seem to find the time
Hmmm looks good I'd like to see a drawing of this once you have it video would be nice as well
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Unfortunately,
There will never be a detailed drawing of this project as it was/is a trial and error scratch built device. My best advise is to start out like I did with a bucket and a motor and a vague idea of what will work!
I started by centering the motors hub on the bottom of the bucket and then drilled the 3 bolt holes and the center hole for the axle. The pictures of case feeder looked like they tilt about 45 deg?? so does mine. The support column is/was bent to match and away you go one obstacle at a time.
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That is awesome 44V!!
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the operative part, the white disc with nice paddles already integrated, what is it? besides the holes was it "found" or "made"?
The shell plate can be cut from pretty much any flat stock you have on hand: Wood, Ply-wood, MDF, Plexi-glass, HDPV etc. The paddles are just cut scrap hot-glued in place. Actually just about any thin stiff material could be used.
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I like this, and will fit on a STAR
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Things that I would do different next time:
2 gallon paint bucket instead of 1.5 (heavier thicker)
No need to cut bevel on bucket
use 1/2 inch stand offs instead of 1 inch (move motor closer to bucket base)
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I admire your ingenuity. Good job!
What prevents case going into a slot upside-down?
If so, then what?
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Deepwater,
The shell plate rotates on a 45 degree axis and the cases have a weight bias towards the bottom due to the case head being thicker. So as the plate rotates cases fall into the slot and if upside down as they approach the top, the above mentioned weight bias causes them to fall back into the hopper. Gravity is a case feeders best friend!
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Hi,
Nice 44!
I had three Stars at one time and they all had a "free loader" set up to them and works on the same principal!
The case will not go into the hole UNLESS it can go in case head first (which is what you want!)
Your ingenuity is making it for pocket change and finding such a robust and affordable motor to run it!!!
This of course could be upgraded with more metal and probaaly still be under $50 and compete with commercial loaders in the $300+ range!
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For .38's it drops on average 18 to 24 cases per minute that's 1080/1440 per hour well ahead of my Pro-1000's production rate of 300/350.
"This of course could be upgraded with more metal and probaaly still be under $50 and compete with commercial loaders in the $300+ range!" Pretty much what I was shooting for!!
As for my design, I looked at other home build's with the plexi glass funnels and elaborate boxes to house the motor and controls and thought there has to be a better way? I would like to see a few people take my idea and run with it!!
The motor was a fluke my Dad had 2 laying around and the window regulator I tried 1st turned way too fast (speed control was outside the concept of "Dirt Cheap") cases would not fall due to "Centripetal Force". I was telling him about it and he gave me the motors to try!
I will be adding a micro switch soon as the design is effective enough to warrant one! E-bay has some for under $1.50 each shipping included.
Seagiant I think I must be on the right track if I can impress you, Jmorris and Lubedude!
Last edited by 44Vaquero; 10-11-2015 at 02:51 PM.
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