Lifepo4 Battery Powered Drum Carding Machine
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 มิ.ย. 2020
- A while ago i made this drum carder for my girlfriend and it has worked great but its quite hard work to use as it needs clamping down and turning the handle gets old fast when trying to do a large quantity. I have most of the components left over from other projects so i decided to make it electric and battery powered so she can use it anywhere she likes. She often dose it in the garden on a nice day so i being battery powered will be perfect for that. the battery life is around two hours so she can do about 4 or 5 large batts of wool on a charge.
In the next phase we see Kris add a ramp for the sheep to approach the auto-shearing attachment that feeds the carder.
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That jig for making the corner joints is SO SATISFYING.
I was thinking a foot-pedal, for an instant on and off. That just looks like a night-mare...with the automatic teeth pulling everything in...then you explained about the tension. Really nice design, good video!
I love this! Reminds me of a similar conversion my Dad did to a rotary honey extractor - strapped a whopping great 12V motor and belt drive onto the handle with a speed controller so Mum didn't have to turn it by hand for hours at a time!
Well I had a bath today, it tired me out. I’m in a bit of a rush as it’s nap time. All this work you are doing Kris, is tiring me out. Seriously though, I really look forward to your posts. Keep them coming.
Its a bit like how we joke at work, "I've got fk all to do today and I don't think I'm going to get it all done"
Nice story bro
Please make a spinning wheel next!!!
Damn you beat me too it!
A sit down peddle powered version would be sweet as well ;) hook up a exerciser bike under the table hahaha. You are one very productive fellow.
Would love to see the process of spinning the wool.
^^^^^^ he's right ya know!!!!
More content just waiting to be filmed.
time to do plan B..... build your spinning wheel (unmotorised)
Literally my favourite TH-camr, nuff said.
A man of many talents.
It needs a big red button, just in case.
Yes! A button that launches all missiles at Safety Sallys.
@@ButterflyMatt THATS my wife you speak of!
Good job I built an ebike with similar battery line up. Great to hear the Cockerel in the background he's a busy boy I'd say almost as busy as you Kris👍
A fantastic little machine made even more so. I bet Dot is over the moon with that. You are a very clever chap.
I try to watch your videos while I’m getting ready for the day...I end up watching and NOT getting ready😆!🙄🙂Thanks for this post! Glad to hear that you have a nearby source for wool too.
Hi Kris, love watching your video's and seeing the homestead finally coming together after all your hard work. Good luck to you and Dot.
Can we see what Dot's made with her spun wool? :)
I would like to own such a device.I build a transmission line speaker.The box of the speaker has a tunnel from the back of the speaker that goes up and comes back down to an opening in front of the box.This energy would be lost in a closed box.This tunnel is filled with wool at a density of 1 pound per cubic foot.I found some wool in hair fiber bats,it needs to be carded to fit in the tunnel at the wright density.I made 2 brushes with peaces of wood (shaped like a brush)with small finishing nails.It works but its a lot of work.This machine would save me a lot of work and time,wonder where its made ?
Bye.
Lucien
Yes, please :)
If found the channel in my recommendations today and it's awesome.
Love it when a plan comes together. Thanks Kris ... I'm sure Dot will get hours of use from this very helpful machine.
Add a large red emergency stop button for safety! That would be painful to get your sleeve stuck in there. The emergency button can be pounded on to stop the machine quickly.
Hey Kris, I would recommend a battery spot welder instead of soldering directly to the batteries. Lithium ion batteries can explode when you solder directly to them. You should spot weld a tin strip to the battery and then solder to the tin strip. They have spot welders are on ebay and not terribly priced. I have also seen people make them from spare parts and a car battery.
i have soldiered 1000s of lithuim cells with no problem high power the soldering iraon the bttter this way it heats and cools befor tasnfer to rest of cell happens
@@1981dasimpson Not challenging what you are saying as I have also seen people solder lithium batteries. But it is not a good thing to do regardless of heat transfer. Even a little bit of heat can damage the plastic separator, pressure protections, or if the heat is left on a bit too long, the main internal lithium layers. So it is good advice to not directly solder on the battery. Not saying it will blow up or something... LOL it will just degrade the battery.
I've also soldered 100s of lithium ion batteries. The worst part about it for me is that it's much more of a pain in the ass if you are doing a lot of them. However, if you are just doing a few then soldering is fine. Besides, he is using Lithium Iron Phosphate which is a much more stable chemistry battery.
Perfect choice of battery for a project like this!
The heat from a soldering iron permanently degrades their capacity
Nah - they are fine. Also, these are LifePo4, not regular lithium fire starters lol
Great electronic skills, variable speed was awesome. Also really enjoyed seeing it work.
Watching you in the old shop and new shop is amazing. Your knowledge of so many things!! Great work!
Never carded wool in my life , but I want one !
Usual neat fascinating job 💪🎊
This Kris guy is just amazing!!! Makes things seem so easy. Wonder if anyone ever told you that you are a genius. You are a genius Kris!
creating lasting items with function and beauty. well done Kris.
Very interesting. Love it when when an 💡 becomes a plan and a plan becomes a project. 👍🏻
Perfect fusion of old technology and new, great job Kris...
Great content Kris. I only recently discovered your channel, around about 5 weeks ago and I have been battering my way through all your videos. Really easy watching, entertaining and educational.
Keep up the hard work.
Beautifully done. That thing could take a whole sheep -- barely even got it to bog down a little with massive fleece going in.
This made me smile the entire time watching. Thank you for your brilliance and I hope your lady loves it. Would also love to see the spinning process to finish.
Looks very professional the only thing I would change is the on off control to an emergency cut out
Don’t want Dots hands in danger
Very impressed
Looks good. Love the ingenuity. Three thumbs up. I have a soft spot for belt driven gear.
Really awesome. I enjoyed the original build video and loved this upgrade and another chance to watch it in action. It would be easy to hook a drill to it to save labour, but I appreciate your knowledge of electronics that allows you to have so much more control.
I'm Canadian,so I usually wouldn't use this term to describe anything,but this whole mechanism is a treat.Well done Kris!👍
That's awesome, would love to see what Dot is making with all this wool!
Yeah, applause applause. Well done. Works fantastic. I am sure Dot is delighted.
Very sound little upgrade project from all points of view. Loved watching the larger pieces near the end of the video disappearing into the machine... like little fluffy clouds being eaten
Brilliant again. From the electronis to the mechanical engineering to the woodworking.
Fabulous
Very nice video Kris, you video skills have improved a lot since the beginning. Also, great project for li-ion batteries with proper balance charger connections, you are a man of many skills.
Two questions that weren’t in your last Q&A...how difficult is it to get your mower onto the roof and what do you do with all the junk mail from electricity companies asking you to change energy providers?😁😁 All the best to ya Kris
Your are so creative and clever Kris. I'm sure Dot is going to enjoy this once she gets used to the speed. Have fun with it Dot and you both stay safe and well.
Every time I watch one of your video's I learn more. You are remarkable talented.
that was a great relief to her, I can't imagine she was doing that by hand.
don't compare it with a bicycle, these are hand-operated and bicycles are not
Blown away Kris! What a brilliant build, the missus must've been well chuffed with that! Loved watching you make the box and the distressing with the blowtorch...brilliant idea. Beautiful looking thing, and really good, reliably built motor and battery setup too. Blown away mate, honestly blown away. The tool chest you did recently was way up there, a real thing of beauty, but this 👌
Have you built a powerwall by any chance? You look like you know what you're doing with your batteries, balancing etc.
Can't wait to see what's coming next. Thanks again for the vid. Awesome 👍
Hey I just discovered your channel and I am hooked! Love the content. You have inspired me to live my life more simply.
can you show us how dot then processes the wool into a usable material, would be nice to see a more traditional method rather that a factory churning it out :)
Always happy to see a new video from you.
Hi from Oregon!
Thanks for the excellent vlog. You answered every question that popped up, how’s he going to attach motor to shaft, why are the fins rubbing, what happened when I stick my finger in first drum, on and on.
Bravo on a home made project! Can’t wait for another one of your well made videos.
Fantastic, Can i put a order in for some wool socks!
Son....that was brilliant! And now I would love to see What 'Dot' makes with that wool 🤗
wow that looked difficult, but great job . So cool to be able to create modern day technology right in your shop.
Fantastic! Glad to know that there are some safety features in the way it works.
cool project!
I love combination of the home sourced natural resources + hard work, to create something. only then you appreciate the value of everything.
Outstanding again Kris... no end to your inventiveness!
Kris, I am amazed at the things that you can do. Great idea, great execution. Thanks for sharing your talents.
Your going to have to build, Dot her own Shop. 'Dot's Spinning Wool'
What a lovely thing to do for Dot!
Man project too!
Awesome
As the second iteration you could call it cardiB 😁 you always impress with your skills.
That's Awesome!!! Great Job Kris... You are one Smart Cookie!!! Thank You for sharing, Much Love and Be Well to You and Your Family. 💙
Beautiful piece of work Kris
I appreciate that you've considered the potential risks of the system.
I hope you don't mind, I might still suggest a finger guard at the intake and also a foot petal switch that has to be fully pressed for the drum to spin.
(Sorry, I hope I'm not adding to the safety nagging)
Rouverius I agree a finger guard seems like a really good idea. Would make me feel better if I were using it.
I'm probably being silly how about a pair of chain mail gloves?
I was also thinking foot switch from the start.
I like foot pedal as well, need to keep Dot safe!
I'd stick a massive red emergency stop button on that, would not want my hand caught in that when you stick it in reverse and forget to turn down the speed.
the switch must be foot pedal! otherwise it is very dangerous, an accident can occur. I know these needles! I can’t look at . Chris, you're the best, but where's the insurance in case your finger snag?
Hello red tape police
I wonder how we live to be 100 in Africa? You guys see red even in the most simple and mild threats. I don't see anything in that machine that would pause any danger other than to a toddler and I haven't seen any at Kris Harbour's home.
I think it’s a lot from workplace culture. Most companies don’t care about safety but they do care about not getting sued so they go way over the top with safety so they don’t have to part with any money. This then filters down to people and they take it home with them. The other thing that happens is as people become more dependent on safety gear and guards the ability to focus on the task and the importance of making sure you and 100% sure of your body position and everything else goes out the window so you end up needing those things to keep you safe.
Of course some things like hearing protection, stop switches, and stuff are just a good idea other stuff like covering a pretty safe machine with guards that would not really cause to much trouble even if you did get your hand in it is just way over the top.
I wish people would remember that driving a car is 100x more dangerous than operating this machine even if it had 0 safety features.
Very cool, I will look forward to the next vid on it's safety features.
Lets see a video of her spinning the wool! Raw wool to complete sweater!
Absolutely brilliant! One lucky lady.
Hello from Italy! Really nice works each time 🙂 Complimenti e tanti saluti!
Your joinery skills are amazing!
You are such a clever lad. You absolutely amaze me.
well done kris. I'm sure dot is pleased with that. very nice share.😊
I randomly stumbled upon this video (It came up in my suggestions) Looks very efficient. This is where I offer unsolicited advice ; - ) Add a half moon cover over the intake drum on a hinge so it's easy to access for removing jams, but has a low feed opening to minimise the risk of fingers or clothes getting snagged. Add a pull out stop cord switch that cuts power if it gets tugged out Or an emergency stop button. Yes it has a switch I know, but a "Big red button" is usually easier to see and remember as when your fingers get nipped by the in-feed wires clarity of thought will go out the window!
Great build especially the use of natural materials. I'm going to have a look through some of your other video's now, Bill.
A battery is nice and all but it makes more sense to just run it from the wall, since you probably won't be running all around the place using it.
Also, a big red emergency stop button would be nice.
I’m a smidge surprised you didn’t choose to go with Treadle power on this. This is much more compact though. Great job!
Kris you are a genius ! Dot can now work a lot more wool and you will get your sweater much quicker or is Dot going to dye the wool with natural colours. Like growing some rape flowers to get yellow, some kind of wild purple flowers to get purple or pink etc. Both of you are real pioneers with this adventure of yours❣️🤗
And, of course, charging with your turgo hydro turbine..... I breed a few Herdwick sheep, I will send you the fleece :-)
I love watching you make stuff. You know so much (or at least research to teach yourself) that it amazes me.
The only videos I don’t watch are the hydraulic stuff with the water - on,y because I “don’t get it” and can’t wrap my head around it, lol. Thanks, as always for sharing. (Edit: “hydroelectric!” See, I don’t even know what it’s called, lol)
So I am a little worried that even with the fan, those batteries could get hot because you wrapped them in that tape and basically created a blanket around them. Would only be a problem in the summer, but still something to think about. Maybe a thermal fuse would be good to add to the inside of the battery pack. Better for that to blow than one of those batteries. Great project. If this is the content we can expect now that you have a shop, your channel has a bright future.
Brilliant work Kris!
Great Design and Excellent workmanship on the motorized build! I am sure it will help her produce more spun wool!! Much success to you all !! Liked !! Subbed !!
Congratulations from France ! That's a great job ! 👍
Wow - amazing skills, lucky lady!
Nice! I would have given the option to shift from main power to battery though, making the carder portable... carding sessions can be long...note to Dot: you can use a hair brush with long bristles to pack the wool on the big drum while running, it will also balance the thickness .
Another EPIC win Kris!
What a lovely video. Thank you for sharing.
this is truly amazing. loved this vid.
Impressive! Great job.
Can you do a vlog of Dot spinning the fleece into wool??
Maybe add a finger guard just in case, better safe than fingerless!
I’m ready to purchase a wool sweater when ever she makes one!
Another interesting video Kris. I thought when dot took the first carded wool off the machine you were going to wear it like it was :) stick it on yer front ha ha !
The wood finish is a good touch. Seen it on Wild wonderful off grid. All their wood has this finish.
That’s awesome. I have no use for that thing, but I want one now.
This is really great . You Rock !!
Hey Kris that’s a great idea and video! 👍👍💯💯
Amazing craftsmanship here, the only thing I can't love about it is the industrialized hand accident that's possible
Great work mate!!! 👍
This is a great project. I would love to see how you would build a picking machine.
Chucky-Cheese ticket eater be like.
Great job as always Kris but maybe a dead mans foot switch for safety? It would only work while your foot was on the switch so if something bad happens lift your foot and it stops. Just a thought as I know most people panic in an emergency and don't think straight.
Genius! I would love to see what Dot makes with the wool.
Dear Kris Harbour.
👍👌👏 Very well done again and as always (video and work). What a great update and very helpful for your girlfriend. I don't know why but somehow I missed to watch this video until now. By the way: I wonder why there are not more views. Maybe the title should have better been more like: "Drum carding machine upgrade."
So please kindly allow me to suggest that you consider to repost the video with a new title. Because utube would recommend it more if LifePo4 battery is not mentioned at the beginning of the title. Additionally: People interested in "wooly stuff" may search for drum carding machine but definitely not for LifePo4 battery powered...
Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and health to all of you.
Hoping to see you in a lovely woolly jumper soon!
I’d love to see her spinning if she feels comfortable to be on camera talking to us. As a spinner myself, I love the process and always looking out for wool videos to watch. Also very jealous that she has a drum carder and I dont 😂
Wow, this is Very Good! Your girlfriend and you are amazing! I like the rooster at 2:58/2:59!, 5:45, 12:40 12:51...I stopped counting! Active bird! Maybe he wanted to help.... How did you learn to do thais? Looks great! (Kitty cat at 16:59 came to help). This is so interesting! I’ve always been interested to see how these things are done. Maybe you can get Dot to spin the wool into yarn for us to see! Great video and explanations! Love your accent!! ❤️ from America.