HWooldridge Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 BP0129 Ring Roller by Garey Ford BP0368 Ring Roller by Pmusics. There may be others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny99 Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aametalmaster Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 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...BobYahoo! Photos - Track Roller 5 inches tall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 see this on Ebay Sheet Metal Band Ring Roller Steel Metalworking Bender Item number: 250180209998 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habu68 Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 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:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Jacobson Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Heres my roller / twister I was twisting 3/4 sq. bar for a railing job. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skunkriv Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Russell Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Jacobson Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aametalmaster Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Here is my Mr Twister i made years ago when i was doing the ornament work. It will do 1/2" sq as well as 3/16"x1" flat. It is mounted on my second floor so i can do really long parts. I made the split die to do twists that have flat spaces in between the twists. You can with some creativity use a 1/2" drive socket for the dies...Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don A Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Bob, Just wanted to be sure, but are you doing everything cold in your Mr.Twister? Looks like a neat rig. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark-kentski Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Looks like a great tool Bob,mind if i make a copy of it?:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aametalmaster Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Copy away. And yes i bend everything cold in my twister and my HF bar bender...Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalmagic Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Thanks David. I just bought a 100 to one gear reducer and had the same machine in mind but no plan or other than Shop outfitters design in mind. Yours fits the bill but from what you said now "my gear reducer broke" I think I will further reduce with a chain drive instead of direct coupling. I sort of have a variable speed system in mind and as soon as I build the contraption I will post it for all of you to comment on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mills Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Here is another good idea for a roller:http://www.innovationaliron.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2239 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerkid Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Thanks for that link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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