How to make a Rock Tumbler Ball Mill

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KCreations

KCreations

Күн бұрын

This has had many many hours on it and is working great.
Thank you so much for showing my efforts are helping. You are all awesome!
Just cause its awesome! amzn.to/3hCH4Dc
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As always do all your own research into any build and do so at your own risk. This video is for entertainment and demonstration. (Especially you Tom S!)

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@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 3 жыл бұрын
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@alanseager
@alanseager 4 ай бұрын
great Idea I tried this with sewer pipe but didn't put the agitators in and gave up because it took for ever to tumble a few rocks and the result wasn't worth while, now I can revisit the set up and see what happens thank you at 73 still learning
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You Ай бұрын
That is very humble of you and I'm very glad you found this helpful.
@joeybidster
@joeybidster 2 ай бұрын
Great vid man! Concise, honest, no faff 🙌 thanks. Subscribed
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You Ай бұрын
I might do a bigger one. Is that something you would like to see?
@joeybidster
@joeybidster Ай бұрын
@@KCreations4You yeah go for it! I’m looking into the same! A lot of rocks and excess solar on my land 🙌 I was thinking of a one stage smoothing on a much grander scale so as you could use bulk smoothed stones for driveways etc! Too ambitious maybe? 😂
@budgillett9627
@budgillett9627 2 жыл бұрын
Great design and very well executed! Thank you!
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it.
@andrewortiz687
@andrewortiz687 Жыл бұрын
Dud this is a little late but damn nice job! One of the only and actually feasible builds out there for a tumbler
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@jamestaylor8217
@jamestaylor8217 7 ай бұрын
Great job. Just what I need for cleaning small batches of native plant seeds.
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 5 ай бұрын
Hmm, sounds like great for gardening.
@RuminatingWizard
@RuminatingWizard 5 ай бұрын
Just like in nature.
@reneecase8678
@reneecase8678 3 жыл бұрын
This is a really nice rock tumbler thank you.
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 3 жыл бұрын
Your welcome, Thanks for watching as well!
@michaelhenderson5098
@michaelhenderson5098 2 жыл бұрын
Nice job. Thanks for sharing.
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 2 жыл бұрын
Yw glad you enjoyed it.
@richardxstroker
@richardxstroker Жыл бұрын
I want to do an all polished aluminum AR build, and something like this would work PERFECT!
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You Жыл бұрын
I bet it would and you could use 6" pipe for bigger parts.
@ecks_marks_the_spot
@ecks_marks_the_spot 3 ай бұрын
Great build. Thanks.
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You Ай бұрын
Your welcome :)
@Mr_ravee_
@Mr_ravee_ 2 жыл бұрын
Very innovative👍 Glad to have found your video💐
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😄
@jurassiclizzard
@jurassiclizzard Жыл бұрын
Very cool idea! This looks like the best high capacity and low cost unit I've seen. I will try making a variation on this. I'm a little worried how the PVC will hold up to weeks or months of tumbling bigger rocks but I guess it could easily be replaced. I might try coating the inside with thick layers of rubberized paint.
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You Жыл бұрын
I would lover to know how it turns out please let me know or even send me a picture.
@thelonecraftsman4966
@thelonecraftsman4966 3 жыл бұрын
This is great. No b.s. and no nonsense. Love it! Subscribing now. :-)
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@uarbor70
@uarbor70 3 жыл бұрын
Love the design. Having those wheels on their solves the problem of the end caps needing to be smaller than the jar
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help. If you have them I would add more wheels instead of making them adjustable like I did. It would be more convenient.
@mollyv8b705
@mollyv8b705 5 ай бұрын
Fantastic video!!!!
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You Ай бұрын
Thank you Molly!
@jackmihov5231
@jackmihov5231 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant outstanding wonderful 👍. Thank you so much for explaining. Subscribed like shared personalized notification.
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You Жыл бұрын
That makes my day it really does. Thank you!
@bryanjarboe8920
@bryanjarboe8920 2 жыл бұрын
Hey love the idea of being able to do one big bin or multiple smaller ones! Thanks for the video! I’d love to see some content on diy media alternatives for different grit numbers! I like the idea of ball bearings - can you show a video on how well this works???
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and I did show how it worked a bit in my thermite video. I wanted to polish some rocks but don't have enough. If I do I will see if I can find other grit options cause I think that would be cool. I know for cleaning parts I used sandblasting sand and it worked ok.
@keithdavis00
@keithdavis00 3 жыл бұрын
Nice, I'd wondered about using PVC pipe for the tumbler. Also, as crude as using rubber end caps might seem, they should definitely reduce the "bomb index" if something were to ignite.
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 3 жыл бұрын
I didn't look at it that way but I think your definitely right.
@chocaholic65
@chocaholic65 Жыл бұрын
Ive made 100mm PVC pipe barrels. They work great. Into my 3rd week straight tumbling and no leaks or degradation. I glued and capped one end and left the other end as a push on only. I used one loop of plumbers tape and then pushed the cap end on. Solid seal!! Also wrapped duct tape around each end just in case, but it also adds a bit of grip to the rollers. So far, working great.
@SuperBadbri
@SuperBadbri Жыл бұрын
nice tumbler..
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You Жыл бұрын
Thank you RBT!
@cuinoz3569
@cuinoz3569 3 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@a2thewhy05
@a2thewhy05 3 жыл бұрын
Great to get my own creative thinking going! Thanks.
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 3 жыл бұрын
@@a2thewhy05 That is exactly what I want to achieve with this channel. Thank you!
@phildavis4575
@phildavis4575 Жыл бұрын
I thought about building one pretty much same way. I was thinking about an automotive motor, like a power window motor, but the 12v dc was throwing me off. I also thought about pvc pipe, but with screw in type cleanouts for the ends, one last thing was wheel casters from a cabinet or chair, mounted upside down. I suppose I could add additional casters if I was going to do different size ones. I think I have most of the parts just lying around here. Thanks for the video.
@phildavis4575
@phildavis4575 Жыл бұрын
Solar panel good idea because it's DC power
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You Жыл бұрын
I didnt do the threaded ends cause of cost but if you have it perfect. A laptop power supply could work too.
@phildavis4575
@phildavis4575 Жыл бұрын
I saw an bathroom exhaust fan, it's 120v and comes with a plug..20 bucks.
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You Жыл бұрын
@@phildavis4575 You would have to figure out how to gear it down to 30-40 RPMs but they run for allot of hours without wearing out. Make sure anything you build is in a safe spot and not a fire risk too.
@_spider_jeff
@_spider_jeff Жыл бұрын
cool...new sub!
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Welcome aboard 🙂
@TheCaptainShow
@TheCaptainShow 3 жыл бұрын
nice interesting video, I made my own tumbler too, its on my channel, great video, thanks for sharing
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I like how yours has multiple drums. Very nice build I can't wait to see you upgrade it. Are you going to make is any faster?
@TheCaptainShow
@TheCaptainShow 3 жыл бұрын
@@KCreations4You yes, im going to make it have two speeds, thank you and welcome to thecaptainshow
@bortay7
@bortay7 2 жыл бұрын
how many hours you have this motor on? im not sure, but i think this windshields wipers motors arent made for long time work... i wanna make my own rock tumbler, and the motor is the only thing i havent now. did you try this motor for long time and works good? ty for all, and ty for the tutorial. its so good. gg for your chanel
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 2 жыл бұрын
I though I mentioned its not the best motor for doing this, an induction motor would be better however for something laying around I have weeks on it. I did not expect it to last as long as it has but it makes sense cause wiper motors get used allot and are designed not to fail often as a safety part. The downside to a induction motor is getting it from say 1500 rpm to 30-40 thats 50 to one. This makes this one good for me cause I'm not going to be running it all the time. If you plan to run it extensively might be better to buy one. Hope this helps
@bortay7
@bortay7 2 жыл бұрын
@@KCreations4You yeah its helps a lot, all the information is gold ^^ thanks you a lot, you are the best!
@invictusfarmer7188
@invictusfarmer7188 Жыл бұрын
the wiper motors are continuous duty dc motors. they will fun till the bearings fail. i used one for a trommel and left it on for 2 weeks straighy to test my system. it never even got warm lol. you actually picked the perfect low amp mitor. add a 100 watt solar panel and a charge controller and it will run forever. think they draw 4 amps tops. thats only 48 watts so ud still have enough to recharge over night.
@sandeepmaharaj9340
@sandeepmaharaj9340 Жыл бұрын
Nice freind 👌👌👌🙏,
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sandeep.
@ssteele1812
@ssteele1812 3 жыл бұрын
Any idea what RPM the wiper motor operates at? Could a power window motor also be used or are they more expensive? I've been wanting to modify a tumbler to run multiple barrels and also wanted to run it off of a solar panel and battery.
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 3 жыл бұрын
I just counted it and its about 37rpm. I think a window motor could work. The best thing for a long lifespan would be an induction motor but its difficult to find one geared down. For me the wiper motor was free so not sure on what would cost more for you.
@alexplorer
@alexplorer 2 жыл бұрын
Most wiper motors have two connections so you can do high and low speeds. (The RPMs vary by model, so I can't tell you specifics, and the numbers are usually no-load). There are also DC motor speed controllers that you can pick up for
@jamesmorton7881
@jamesmorton7881 2 жыл бұрын
Just my two cents: need easy system of gearing, that is pulleys, Have found it is easy to make polyurathane belts and wooden pulleys, 5/16 inch belting, cut to length, heat ends, but joint in simple right angle jig. I needed slower RPM on drum from airpurifier fan motor. So just about any 500watt+ motor can be reduced to critical or less drum speed. 1/4 inch baltic birtch plywood. ABEC wheel bearings and 5/16 skateboard axles. i also used skateboard trucks & wheels with an 8 inch PVC drum. the poly belts are amazing.
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 2 жыл бұрын
That sounds like an amazing build. Do you have a picture of it I would love to see what it looks like?
@chocaholic65
@chocaholic65 Жыл бұрын
where do you get those poly belts from?
@conbeaute
@conbeaute 2 жыл бұрын
Would you mind sharing some details about you hooked up the solar panel?
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 2 жыл бұрын
Not at all. Its a panel I made about 8 years ago and has seen better days. That being said it puts out about 14 volts at the angle I have it at so I just wired it directly and you guessed it, at night it doesn't run. I normally run it off a computer power supply however When I tested it I was grinding stuff that could ignite so keeping it off grid was a better situation.
@conbeaute
@conbeaute 2 жыл бұрын
@@KCreations4You Thanks, much appreciated! I plan to hook one up exactly as you described so I can run it during the day for free. Lots of rocks to tumble and lots of sun here in New Mexico.
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 2 жыл бұрын
@@conbeaute Glad to meet another creative mind! You should let me know how it goes. Someone said these motor get hot so keep an eye on it. I checked mine several times and never had it get more than warm.
@invictusfarmer7188
@invictusfarmer7188 Жыл бұрын
How did the drum hold up over time? i have access to 8" pvc pipe so im kinda curious on if its a longterm waste of time?
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 11 ай бұрын
It held up really well. There are two thicknesses of pipe and it is not the thin stuff.
@paulmanhart4481
@paulmanhart4481 Жыл бұрын
Damn, that’s nice. I was just thinking of making a rock tumbler out of 6” PVC when I ran across your video. Great job. I’m not electrically inclined but I’ve seen 100 to 200 RPM dc motors on eBay. Do you know what I should look for in terms of Watts and amps? Thanks, Paul
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You Жыл бұрын
Rpms I believe is like 30 - 40 watts really depends on how big you go but most store bought I think are around 70 watts but going bigger has the advantage of less stress and longevity of the motor. A lot of geared down motors on ebay wont run for hours without overheating. Arcade motors can be good but if they want $50 for one a rock tumbler bought starts to seem cheap. I had this wiper motor lying around. Does that help?
@paulmanhart4481
@paulmanhart4481 Жыл бұрын
@@KCreations4You Thanks for the good info. I’ll have to do some research on motors.
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You Жыл бұрын
@@paulmanhart4481 I just thought of an option is a motor for the turntable of a microwave.
@Rob337_aka_CancelProof
@Rob337_aka_CancelProof Жыл бұрын
I would love to see someone make a DIY ebike out of power chair Motors set up like a mid drive so that you can Leverage The Seven existing gears or however many you have in your back cassette and your rear derailleur as it already is because these are actually powerful Motors with huge potential with low RPMs in high torque that I think would be just perfect for an ebike but I've searched high and low and haven't found a single video yet where their used for an e-bike. Millions using washing machine motors and old hoverboard Motors but absolutely nothing using power chair Motors and I thought you might be up to the task.
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You Жыл бұрын
If I come across some for cheap I might try it. I have wanted to do several things with those as they would be GIAN servos but around me they are expensive. 400 for cheap dead power chair :(
@christophercochran5883
@christophercochran5883 2 жыл бұрын
Make a geyser pump that will pull water from 40 ft down inside a 2" pipe
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 2 жыл бұрын
I need to look into that I know what a ram pump is but never a geyser pump. I wish I had a 40 are to pump.
@eCitizen1
@eCitizen1 3 жыл бұрын
Ok, exactly how did you get that aluminum case to break like that using the wire. It seems you performed a bit of magic. A detailed explanation would be really great, unless of course it's just a gag, then haha. Also, windshield wipers get hot when used continuously I am wondering how you managed to get around that problem? Perhaps because it's out in the yard using a solar panel for power, if it can catches on fire nobody cares? And last but not least, how well did the final ball mill work. Just wondering if it was ultimately a great success or all just for fun. BTW: I did cringe just a bit when you glued up your bearings. Nice trick though.
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 3 жыл бұрын
I have used it in my basement for days with a low amperage fused power supply and it only seems to get warm however I did mention its not the best motor for the job. If you can use an induction motor thats geared down. It is still working so I think its ultimately a success however I would change some things if I ever made one again. Hope this helps and Thank you for the interest.
@mornayviljoen881
@mornayviljoen881 2 жыл бұрын
i want to see you make those lines behind you
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 2 жыл бұрын
Do you mean the claw tear marks?
@bendirval3612
@bendirval3612 2 жыл бұрын
Cool project, but one question: Does the PVC not wear down? I had the impression that tumblers had to be coated in rubber, which is less rigid, in order to protect them from wearing down. Have you noticed any issues with the PVC?
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 2 жыл бұрын
I have not noticed any wear if any its on the tires. The pvc is schedule 40 so its almost a quarter inch thick not the thin stuff.
@chocaholic65
@chocaholic65 Жыл бұрын
Ive made 100mm PVC pipe barrels. Just normal stormwater PVC, not thicker pressure pipe. They work great. Into my 3rd week straight tumbling and no leaks or degradation. I glued and capped one end and left the other end as a push on only. I used one loop of plumbers tape and then pushed the cap end on. Solid seal!! Also wrapped duct tape around each end just in case, but it also adds a bit of grip to the rollers. So far, working great.
@jamessimmons6483
@jamessimmons6483 9 ай бұрын
Do you have the plans for this or do I need toextract them from your video?? Thanks!
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 9 ай бұрын
Extract them and make them your own. 😀
@jimspencer9628
@jimspencer9628 Жыл бұрын
Hey mate what tyre of window winder is it old school or electric
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You Жыл бұрын
I believe its a 90s Honda wiper motor
@jimspencer9628
@jimspencer9628 Жыл бұрын
@@KCreations4You sorry man wipper motor thanks
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You Жыл бұрын
@@jimspencer9628 All good Thank you
@shanehart1123
@shanehart1123 3 жыл бұрын
Cotter pin?
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 3 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure what you are referring to.
@ssteele1812
@ssteele1812 3 жыл бұрын
Probably referring to using a cotter pin where you used the bits of wire to key the flex shaft. The wire does the job and was probably free. Keep up the good work.
@yankeedoodledandeefirecrac7518
@yankeedoodledandeefirecrac7518 3 жыл бұрын
A Tumbler for a 5 gallon bucket Need to make Black Powder
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You Ай бұрын
I started working on one bigger but not sure if it will be a video.
@charlyhanna4015
@charlyhanna4015 2 жыл бұрын
I would suggest to use a motor from a washingmachine or dryer. You can get those for free..
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 2 жыл бұрын
It would have plenty of power but what would you use to gear it down? They spin at 1750 rpm and you need like 30-40
@canadiangemstones7636
@canadiangemstones7636 4 ай бұрын
@@KCreations4You Pulleys and a v-belt.
@cpeterson877
@cpeterson877 Жыл бұрын
Question: As you are using PVC do you have any concerns about the buildup of a static electric charge?
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You Жыл бұрын
I used it to make aluminum powder and yes. It didn't do anything the time I did it but I treated it as if it could be an issue. Always error on the side of caution.
@morrispicturestudios4458
@morrispicturestudios4458 Жыл бұрын
Make a rock tumbler from an icecream machine.
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You Жыл бұрын
I bet that would work well however an ice-cream machine is expensive.
@lorifarrell5705
@lorifarrell5705 Жыл бұрын
How about a vibratory rock tumbler ?
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You Жыл бұрын
I like that idea. I have allot of projects already going on but I would love to try a suggestion. Do you have a link to a good one?
@benpress8884
@benpress8884 2 жыл бұрын
I always get a laugh out of you guys using WD40 as cutting fluid.
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 2 жыл бұрын
I agree its not the best but better than nothing is my though cause it seems to keep is cool.
@benpress8884
@benpress8884 2 жыл бұрын
@@KCreations4You for holes that small you really don't need lube at all.
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 2 жыл бұрын
@@benpress8884 I didn't know that. What size do you start at?
@mdl1402
@mdl1402 2 жыл бұрын
Rpm?
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 2 жыл бұрын
About 30 35 ish
@nathanalarcon4394
@nathanalarcon4394 2 жыл бұрын
Do you know what kind of car that motor was for? All the motors I've looked at aren't as flat as that one.
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You 2 жыл бұрын
Yes it was out of a 91 crx hatchback.
@nathanalarcon4394
@nathanalarcon4394 2 жыл бұрын
You are the man!
@CheugyLive
@CheugyLive 3 ай бұрын
This is cool but way beyond my skill level. And used equipment I don’t have access to use.
@KCreations4You
@KCreations4You Ай бұрын
You would amaze yourself if you keep at it.
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