b4utoo Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 I need to take breathers...trying to build out what I have available around here. except the wheels (oregonblademakers).. Trying to build like a few others I've seen...but I keep messing up on some parts...had to remake the tracking wheel bracket no less than 3 times... have a few bent welds lol hopefully it won't hinder function Trying to figure out what motor to use.... Going to try to get it pieced together in a couple hours and provide some pics... Just getting real frustrated and making more mistakes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneCoeArtistBlacksmith Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Check out the Grinders page and others on www.WayneCoeArtistBlacksmith.com. Watch the videos there. Let me know if I can help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4utoo Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 Have it all together...except my on/off switch...which is just hanging. My issue now is belt keeps sliding off! Ugh! Anyone have ideas on belt stability? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4utoo Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 I think I have aligning issues.... Maybe add and subtract some washers here and there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 use a steel ruler on edge across the face of each wheel including the wheel that is crowned to check they line up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneCoeArtistBlacksmith Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 4 hours ago, the iron dwarf said: use a steel ruler on edge across the face of each wheel including the wheel that is crowned to check they line up Be sure and consider that the tracking wheel and drive wheels are probably a little bit wider than the tool arm wheels. The wheels need not only to be in line but square with the alignment. Using the traction tread for the tool arm might be effecting the alignment due to all the little bumps. Let me know if I can help you. Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kozzy Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Hard to tell by the photo but do I see 2 crowned pulleys or just the one on the drive? Sometimes 2 can end up fighting each other for tracking "authority" and induce some wander. By the first photo, the belt is to the outside of the drive pulley and to the inside of the upper rear idler... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4utoo Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 Well I took off the platen and ground it down, no more bumps. Going to try and realign the wheels now....going to grab a steel/aluminum ruler... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4utoo Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 Thanks guys! I used the metal ruler and I ground down the bumps...and I made sure the wheels are aligned.... I got the thing running and the belt stays on! Going to try it out tomorrow! I was sooo frustrated....and when it finally worked... I literally teared up. If it wasn't so heavy I would of thrown it a 100 times! Im my worst enemy on projects....I have a hard time quitting when Im behind... Thanks again guys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzkill Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Is there a spring inside the square tube that the tracking wheel is mounted on pushing it up? If not then I'm missing how you're keeping tension on the belt while in use. Too little belt tension can also contribute to belts wanting to wander or slide off the wheels. Glad you got it functioning though. If you're like me the frustration of problems with a build is only surpassed by the satisfaction when it finally works as it's supposed to work. I guess that's what keeps me tinkering with home built stuff instead of saving up and buying new. I'm looking forward to see what you make with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4utoo Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 I had a hard time locating a good size spring....so I welded 4 bolts onto the bottom of the square tube...then I bought two long smaller springs and cut them in half...then threaded them onto the bolts...so I can keep them inline and slide down the tube without losing control of my springs....I also put one big washer in between all of them (welded to center) to keep them from sliding I might try for a knife....maybe big kitchen style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4utoo Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share Posted September 21, 2016 Added another arm...welded and smoothed out a piece of angle iron to another piece of 1 3/4" square tube... But I think I need to adjust the back plate behind the belt itself...I think its a bit too low and don't want it accidently hitting the wheel... But I need to adjust the back plate, because it blocks the new arm.... This has turned out pretty cool, but ALOT more work than I thought it would be... And might switch up the spring tracking set up.... I want to make it easier to adjust the belt tightening... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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