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This is a discussion on Ring Roller within the Machinery General Discussions forums, part of the Machinists category; Has anyone here ever made their own "ring roller"? The ones I've seen on the 'net have a big handwheel ...
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04-01-2007, 12:03 AM
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 Ring Roller
Has anyone here ever made their own "ring roller"? The ones I've seen on the 'net have a big handwheel and three rolls that are adjustable so different radii can be bent. This is all mounted to a piece of square tubing that is bolted to the floor. I'd like a set of plans if anyone knows where I can borrow or buy them.
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04-01-2007, 12:17 AM
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BP0129 Ring Roller by Garey Ford BP0368 Ring Roller by Pmusics. There may be others.
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04-01-2007, 12:29 AM
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If you want to actually buy a set of plans, look on e-bay for "Roarty roller". But there is nothing critical about them. stronger is better, up to a point. but to roll tube, channel , angle ,etc. you will probably need access to a lathe to turn wheels with a profile in them. Hope this helps john
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06-21-2007, 07:35 PM
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I just made one for rolling my O Scale railroad track, sure its only 5" tall but the design is the same for a bigger one. Just make to suit...Bob Yahoo! Photos - Track Roller 5 inches tall |
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10-28-2007, 09:40 PM
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For larger stock, I have been told that it is better to drive two of the wheels with chain or gearing.. don't know but so I've been told 
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12-12-2007, 11:16 PM
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Heres my roller / twister I was twisting 3/4 sq. bar for a railing job. Dave |
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12-13-2007, 12:30 AM
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David-Sure glad you posted those pictures. I have that exact same gearbox. Picked it up at auction one time for future use on a tumbler or something. Since I already have a tumbler the only thing it has powered to date is a spit for a hog roast one time. With pulleys had it down to 2 rpm. What is the coupling you have between the gearbox and the shaft? Look like a "lovejoy" coupling but what did you use for the "spider". Is the shaft driven by the gearbox knurled? I assume so but it is hard to tell in the pic. Really nice unit you have built. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
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12-13-2007, 03:10 AM
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David ,bloke you just saved me a HEAP of building , seen your ring roller / twister rig & a BRIGHT lite came on ,, why not add an attachment to my twister , ain't as " fancy " as yours ( mines human powered ) ....  Dale Russell
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12-13-2007, 10:29 AM
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When I started twisting those pickets cold, whatever was gona break broke. I broke the old gear box. and i got this one on ebay for $100 bucks. I got a lovejoy spider gear from McMaster Carr, One side broke in half on one cold morning so I just welded the xxxx out of it. It's powered by a milwaukee mag drill. Dave |
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