Belt Conveyor Build - Part 1

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  • Fabricating a belt conveyor for my homemade firewood processor so I can transport firewood straight into the firewood crates. This means I don't have to stack firewood ever again. I'm using scrap steel and bits and pieces I have laying around on the homestead to keep the project cost down. Stay tuned for the second part on this build.
    Check out my other videos on my channel page: / donndiy
    #donndiy #homemade #firewood
    Soundtrack:
    Pomade - Silent Partner (TH-cam Audio Library)
    Welding equipment borrowed from Spetselektroodi AS, Estonia:
    Fronius TransSteel 2700 welder
    Optrel Crystal 2.0 Welding Helmet
    Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP plasma cutter
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  • @DonnDIY
    @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Firewood processor build series:
    th-cam.com/play/PLkmF7FAZBzkVRPU6b-IeJVu91-frjF8v3.html
    Check out my other videos on my channel page:
    th-cam.com/users/DonnDIY
    Welding equipment borrowed from Spetselektroodi AS, Estonia:
    Fronius TransSteel 2700 welder
    Optrel Crystal 2.0 Welding Helmet
    Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP plasma cutter

    • @ticowilson6459
      @ticowilson6459 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Eww

    • @TheStuartstardust
      @TheStuartstardust 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Tracking like this is good, but making it self tracking would help a bit more. This is done by camfer the last 25% on both sides of roller with approx 2 deg. Anyway, once again a cool project 😁

    • @tatianaraquel5270
      @tatianaraquel5270 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Te5⅝y6 TT tu

    • @ThinkFreely2012
      @ThinkFreely2012 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think door hinges for the belt joints may work better.

    • @Team-cm3ku
      @Team-cm3ku 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      .

  • @glenking3337
    @glenking3337 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    You clever sombitch, you have in the last 4 years or so. Built almost every machine I have ever wanted for the last 20 or so years. Out of nothing! Keep up the awsome work Mr.

  • @Hackbridge1963
    @Hackbridge1963 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I've watched some young guys who are very inspiring at what they do tonight. Comments read, "Great, two of my favourite TH-camrs uploaded today". They obviously don't know about you. No fancy canned music, no sponsorships, you just get on with fantastic creations. We need more people like you on TH-cam. Thanks.

    • @kw_ld
      @kw_ld 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So true.

    • @4doors_morehors722
      @4doors_morehors722 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kenworth Lord same

    • @RSST662
      @RSST662 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @I Like Turtles
      Same .

  • @oldschoolmachinist1938
    @oldschoolmachinist1938 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Looking good so far. Can't wait to see it up and running. Stay safe.

  • @peveto1965
    @peveto1965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It’s reassuring to know there are still younger people who know how to build stuff. Gives us older guys hope for the future. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @Crewsy
    @Crewsy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That’s going to be a great labour saver.
    Looking forward to seeing what you have planned for further features.

  • @jasonvos3956
    @jasonvos3956 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You give me some of the best ideas to use common things to use for my projects. Great use of the tires. Thanks for sharing

  • @opr8tr1962
    @opr8tr1962 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are absolutely genius in the work you do. You are truly gifted. Keep up the awesome videos!

  • @SG-uh6sw
    @SG-uh6sw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the best fabricator ,engineer, and tradesman on youtube could sit n watch ur vids all day keep at it bro

  • @gafrers
    @gafrers 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Brilliant.
    The whole Firewood processing operation is going to be so efficient

  • @billyproctor9714
    @billyproctor9714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work and great video, moves along at the perfect speed. You've had some good teachers along the way and have taken a true interest in your trade. Nice to see these days. Old retired guy in Canada, Cheers, Billy

  • @gasperajdnik5627
    @gasperajdnik5627 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm a mechanic 👨‍🔧, i repair cars, motorcycles, lawn movers, chainsaws, snow blovers. I work whit my brother, we work in our dads workshop. I've been working on cars for 16 years.
    I like watching your videos 😉. Keep Up The good work 👍.
    Cheers. :-)

  • @Dano69891
    @Dano69891 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your fabrication skills are second to none.

  • @WhataTry
    @WhataTry 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You are just amazing , the machine just emerges from your mind , it is fascinating to witness.

  • @jimg.8020
    @jimg.8020 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ahhhhhh Knipex channels....a discerning craftsman.... much respect!

  • @harvydeborahpyke615
    @harvydeborahpyke615 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Once again I’m amazed. You sir are a marvel to watch

  • @tallisman57
    @tallisman57 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like your idea for the drive coupling...
    We used a marine drive coupling on the sawmill with a marine wet transmission... But we ran it dry because it was a much slower speed than intended... Worked great 👍

  • @Redneckmfg
    @Redneckmfg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another Great Build in Progress.... Love what you do and how you do it !!!!!

  • @punkbloater
    @punkbloater 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Intelligent DIY, that’s what this is. 😊
    Great creation so far.

  • @TheTorkerman
    @TheTorkerman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great build Donn, that flex coupler is a great idea!!

  • @bolthands363
    @bolthands363 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Красавчик!!! Не устаю поражаться твоими произведениями!!! Супер!!!

  • @ottawaan7326
    @ottawaan7326 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You get right to it!!! Great projects always. Thanks for the content.

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!

  • @jasonrockley4816
    @jasonrockley4816 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You sir are a legend and inspire so many ppl thank you 😊

  • @scottstallings7761
    @scottstallings7761 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You my young you tube friend definitely have a talent.
    Either you had a family member that got you hooked on the DIY ,or a job that helped you gain the know how.
    I give you the golden buzzer.
    And a subscription

  • @mrcooleh
    @mrcooleh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's a really good coupling design. Great for minor misalignment. Well done.

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love that coupling style. Easy to manufacture and very forgiving.

  • @Mikefestiva
    @Mikefestiva 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work Donn 👍 always top quality!

  • @paulmartin3340
    @paulmartin3340 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always with the brain storming!
    Great work once again and i can't wait to see it up and running!
    Cheers once again from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺🦘🍺🍺🦘🇦🇺

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers!

  • @Military-Museum-LP
    @Military-Museum-LP 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had a BAD day yesterday. I needed your video!!! Thank you thank you THANKS!

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😁👍

  • @batnrs1
    @batnrs1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Keep up the awsome work!Stay safe.

  • @JasonTheMunicipalMechanic
    @JasonTheMunicipalMechanic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Coming along nicely.

  • @PIHERCLAMPS
    @PIHERCLAMPS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad to see our Maxipress Clamps in such a great project! Congratulations
    We hope you enjoy our tools

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cheers! These clamps are the best! 💪👍🤘

  • @michalpastyrik5773
    @michalpastyrik5773 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing job again. I just love the way you work. 👍

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man!

  • @johnkinnane547
    @johnkinnane547 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    G'day Donn you amaze me how you come up with these ideas, this one when it is finished will save a lot of back problems ...........John look forward to the video well Donn regards J.K.

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Let's hope so. First I have to make it work. 😁

  • @aserta
    @aserta 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hm, this has given me an idea regarding one of my projects. Thanks.

  • @brentonpaterson7047
    @brentonpaterson7047 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Woo hoo. Heavy duty sheet metal bender project coming!! Great work.

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes! 💪

  • @lucasp8203
    @lucasp8203 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome work as always

  • @jepus63
    @jepus63 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're awesome dude I was just searching through videos and I got stuck mesmerized by your skill

  • @user-kx3nw8ps1t
    @user-kx3nw8ps1t 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Не перестаю удивляться твоим творчеством.
    Молодец. 👍👍👍😊

  • @user-km9wn3nj5d
    @user-km9wn3nj5d 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Красиво работаешь ,приятно смотреть,будь здоров,удачи!

  • @marcelbaur6760
    @marcelbaur6760 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love your work - thank you

  • @arkansas1336
    @arkansas1336 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A great start, awesome!

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks!

  • @SrKaGueKa
    @SrKaGueKa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Show! Amazing! Congratulations!

  • @lawrenceveinotte
    @lawrenceveinotte 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    my advice on tracking a belt, i have worked on many conveyor belts, build belts and repaired them, i would of put your tracking adjustment on the idler roller only, and would put a crown on the roller as well, a crown makes all the difference.

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The crown is definitely a must.

  • @titanstudioproductions335
    @titanstudioproductions335 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another awsome video man! Keep it up and stay safe!

  • @moerichard3110
    @moerichard3110 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it . When you find time build a welding table. It would make your life much easier!

  • @MedSou
    @MedSou 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    *Excellent work* 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @hunt4fish
    @hunt4fish 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love that cutoff saw!

  • @Alan_Hans__
    @Alan_Hans__ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant. Looking forward to seeing how tyres work.

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too. 😁

  • @kerrygleeson4409
    @kerrygleeson4409 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always very interesting Donn thanks for sharing 👍🇦🇺👀

  • @BarnStangz
    @BarnStangz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My old man isn't the best with computers. He is a engine builder and likes to weld. I showed him your channel and he is going wild! At 74 he is back in his shop building stuff! It's great to see a inspirational channel like this!

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very cool! Say hi to your father and thanks for letting me know he got motivated. That is exactly what I want this channel to do. It is very hard to find motivation sometimes and if my videos fill that void I'm very pleased. May he have great projects! 💪

    • @BarnStangz
      @BarnStangz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DonnDIY Thank you so much for the reply! Yes I will tell him, just last weekend we started up work again on an engine we started building almost 8 years ago! But yes, your videos are great, shot well and will get people interested in building! Humans like to build!!! Have a great day sir!

  • @MrAJWorks
    @MrAJWorks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Master, interesting to watch👍

  • @matthewcarter5746
    @matthewcarter5746 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You don't understand how much my serotonin levels spike when I see that you've posted a new video. 😁

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😁👍

  • @barrywest3758
    @barrywest3758 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The "Most Interesting Man on the Planet"! Dos Equis XX
    Cheers

  • @andreaboggia
    @andreaboggia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    another step for a great project!

  • @brandely1
    @brandely1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    respect pour ton travail je te suit depuis quelque annees un vrai plaisir de te voir bosser tres inventif bravo continu

  • @BigBlueMotors
    @BigBlueMotors 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don't work harder, work smarter. Great job. Looks like you need a set of center punches.

  • @olddawgdreaming5715
    @olddawgdreaming5715 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Donn, going along good! Hope everyone is safe and well over there. Start to settle down over here with the virus. Thanks for sharing with us, Fred.

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here, everything is starting to feel normal again.

  • @MrJeb707
    @MrJeb707 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent work!

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Many thanks!

  • @MrJacksaun
    @MrJacksaun 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've learned so much from watching your videos, I'm now in the process of designing my own log splitting Mill, and I would love it if all of your videos were longer, if you aren't a mechanical engineer you certainly could be.Thanks again..

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks man. I hope the log splitting mill turns out the way you want it. Have a great project!

    • @MrJacksaun
      @MrJacksaun 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DonnDIY I plan on starting my own channel, and this will go up on it. So I'll let you know and you can see how well I did for yourself, take care, and thanks again...

  • @tectalabyss
    @tectalabyss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Donn. Another Outstanding build ! Has always I liked,shared. All my best.

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks!

  • @Daliclock
    @Daliclock 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job!

  • @aserta
    @aserta 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Too late now, i'll spell it, just in case someone else wants to make one. Treadmills. One of the jobs we took on, restoring a house required removing decades of debris and garbage thrown in a basement of a house. The only entry way into the basement was a coal chute which had been transformed into a stair way at some point, suffice it to say that it would've been back breaking labour regardless of the size of my crew. So we fabricobbled a dirt conveyor out of 3 treadmills. Each stepper band was cut in half, then cut and spliced with L brackets (thinner ones, since we moved dirt) and glue. We used almost the entire structure, just had to add a few bearings extra and a motor. All that jabble said, a treadmill is an excellent source of material for a conveyor.

    • @gusm5128
      @gusm5128 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like your idea 👍

  • @dakotamax2
    @dakotamax2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wish I could spend a month working with you, would learn a lot. Amateur welder/carpenter/fill-in-the-blank DIYer here from Texas, USA.

  • @michaelovitch
    @michaelovitch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Conveyor bets rollers are very often not cylindrical,so the belt track itself straight.
    They are convex crown,concave crown ,tapered.
    You can also use low profile wide tires, to have a flat tire thread (generally on SUV or big family cars/vans)
    Those ones generally have a steel belt ,so you can try to butt weld them.

  • @wilfridkolarik6110
    @wilfridkolarik6110 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good ideas for the job and very professional, quality video. Tank you

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching!

  • @kristoferjonsson3362
    @kristoferjonsson3362 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your ingenuity is nothing short of impressive! However, it's easier to bend sheet metal if you score the outside rather then the inside. Keep up the good work!

  • @fly998
    @fly998 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sei un Mago... 😊 bravo!!!

  • @fastdadgarage-northsouthch4418
    @fastdadgarage-northsouthch4418 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I actually built a conveyor very similar to yours but I used the belt from a tread mill, cut it down to width and overlapped a few inches at each joint I also used angle as cleats and riveted them on, again similar to what you did, it was very easy to work with. Figured if it could hold up to a 200lb person a few chunks of wood wasn’t going to be a problem. The processor is on my channel but I never got video of the conveyor

  • @ronaldobezerraserralheiro2370
    @ronaldobezerraserralheiro2370 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really liked it 👍. thanks buddy

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching! 💪

  • @viccarsncoffee818
    @viccarsncoffee818 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I ALWAYS SAY DAMIT WHEN I WATCH YOUR VIDEOS AT THE END BECAUSE THEYRE SO INTERESTING MAN:)))

  • @SOLDADITO76
    @SOLDADITO76 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree on the tires maybe not working, just have to find out. People scrap treadmills might be able to find a couple for a redesign of the belt. I can’t wait to see the end result of these builds put together, your going to have your own personal logging camp when your done.
    Awesome stuff brother

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      We'll see if the tires work. If not there are alternatives. We don't have treadmills laying around here unfortunately. 😀

  • @w_callaghan8300
    @w_callaghan8300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    best content! this is what i enjoy to watch

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man!

  • @cyd9183
    @cyd9183 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think it's awesome that you can cut like you'd draw a line with a grinder.

  • @J3rryTortoise
    @J3rryTortoise 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this man is building an entire factory from scraps

  • @yeagerxp
    @yeagerxp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome 👍👍👍Thanks for sharing

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching. 😉

  • @johnvro967
    @johnvro967 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Donn,
    That belt looks like it should be good for at least 50.000KM
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @jessetoptechallen1461
    @jessetoptechallen1461 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job I learnt a lot

  • @123suzukisamurai
    @123suzukisamurai 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent

  • @andreainarteilmistico4695
    @andreainarteilmistico4695 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    È sempre un grande piacere seguirti. Sei forte!!! Ciao dall'Italia.

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Grazie!

  • @bulletproofpepper2
    @bulletproofpepper2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @LhajBELAAIDWorkshop
    @LhajBELAAIDWorkshop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Again perfect project bro. Best wishes from morocco 🍾🍾🍾🍾🍺🍺🍺🍺

  • @alittleofthisandalittleofthat
    @alittleofthisandalittleofthat 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a smart man. 👍

  • @panda69144ify
    @panda69144ify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastics!!!

  • @herved8964
    @herved8964 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tu est super dans tous tes projets

  • @jefferythornton1783
    @jefferythornton1783 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very impressive I enjoyed vidio making use of tools you have or making them kool!!

  • @Rancher-xx5vt
    @Rancher-xx5vt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish my scrap metal pile was as stacked with stuff as his is LOL

  • @user-hc8lw9ll7h
    @user-hc8lw9ll7h 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Привет Donn! Давно и с интересом наблюдаю за тобой,молодец слов нету, руки золотые как говорится! Мастерская твоя просто шикарная, я так понимаю из последнего видео будет транспортер для дров🤔? В любом случае ,что бы то ни было,делаешь красиво, с душой ,приятно смотреть за твоим хобби приносящем пользу на ферме!👍💪

    • @AlecatrRU
      @AlecatrRU 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      А мне кажется что для чего то сыпучего уголь например) а делает реально класно !!!

  • @Dibblah1900
    @Dibblah1900 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really like your approach - stepwise approximation of a solution or "build it until it's built" :) Suspect this will need springs or gas springs to give you enough movement for the expansion of that length of rubber belt, but really looking forward to seeing how it works!

  • @renl445
    @renl445 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent and very clever thank you ✊✊✊✊✊

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers!

  • @M.V.1
    @M.V.1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bella idea, bel lavoro.
    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇮🇹🖐️

  • @averyintrusive7610
    @averyintrusive7610 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just like everything else you build. It looks like you could flip it on an interstate divider doing 50 miles an hour while running from the cops and it would just right itself and keep going. Keep on being impressive!

  • @WesleySnyder
    @WesleySnyder 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    lookin good donn

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers!

  • @totalletgo3762
    @totalletgo3762 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Круто👍 жду продолжение!!!!

  • @edgarmaigue1875
    @edgarmaigue1875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's heavy fabrication but very interesting works

  • @cocospops9351
    @cocospops9351 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My man you can bend large plates with your workbench, some scrap steel and a bunch of clamps

  • @edgardcortes3778
    @edgardcortes3778 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jejejeje tu eres el mejor ingeniero q e conocido ya sabia q no me equivocaba excelente amigo yessssss

  • @leakplugger93
    @leakplugger93 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'll say this. I could make every dam thing you have made. Main difference is, I would need a set of detailed drawings to do so. Your creativity and problem solving skills are truly impressive and I admire your ingenuity. I'm good at making but not creating, you Sir are excellent at both.

  • @anibalpena7588
    @anibalpena7588 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Buen trabajo mi pana saludos desde acá de Venezuela!!!!

  • @franciscolopezjimenez1406
    @franciscolopezjimenez1406 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job

  • @robertozalazar7404
    @robertozalazar7404 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Exelente buen trabajo y se aprende de algunas piezas que haces...