Thanks Kevin. I've just got a thrust bearing for a windmill that I made. My top is out of balance, so I need to even it out. But I never thought of welding the bearing on the shaft. Perfect video to watch. Keep up the good work.
Weld the race not the bearing!! All depends on what you are trying to do. But as long as it isn't a high speed situation I haven't found anything wrong with it.
I use the assembly of a burned up angle grinder for my bearing hack detach the head ,some have different orientation than others, once securely mounted all you need is a 5/8 coupler nut attached to project and it will easily screw on to arbor of grinder, you have free movement in both directions and years of service for small weathervane type projects and sculptures up to 10 lbs.
It makes me hurt thing about moving those heavy rocks. I’ve been doing kinetic wind sculptures for years and the one thing I do know is that weight causes friction no matter what bearing or how many bearings a person uses. Finding the balance point probably wasn’t that hard using your chain hoist. But even with that it is pretty much guessing and just getting as close as possible.Just time consuming. Balance, angles and friction are the 3 things we face building kinetics. Balance cannot be taught. Either a person can do it or they can’t. I am very lucky because I must have been born with it. A man I know that has been building kinetic wind sculptures longer than I have wasn’t as lucky. I have been trying to teach him off and on for years on how to balance and he just doesn’t have it. Kinetic pieces will work out of balance. They just will not turn in a light breeze. Nice video Kevin. Be careful with those big rocks
Is there any concern for the concave shape of the lower race trapping debris and harming spin? I'm mostly used to automotive applications including roller bearings rather that ball bearings.
True and if this sculpture was spinning at anything over 3 revs per minute it would make a difference. But because of the weight this piece will probably have to be spun by hand.
Great info Kevin. I’ve got a globe project coming up and I’d love to make it spin. It’s roughly 8’ high. What’s your opinion on something like that holding up in MN? 90’s here in summer, -40 in winter & lots of rain and wind.
Hey Kevin, are those lava stones....light , porous, with very abrasive surfaces ? Good idea to try a variety of bearings on that SHAFT.... " He's a sex machine with all the chicks ! " Besides that ...a bottle of tequila and a shot glass makes big things SPIN for me..... my brain, the bed, even the whole ROOM sometimes. Havin' fun while the virus is making life complex. Thanks J K
Nice 🌟 , helpful for my wind turbine projects. Ty.
Glad it was helpful. Thank you for watching and posting.
Interesting how often your mechanic background comes in handy in your art... And we, your fans, benefit!
Was thinking about that just the other day. Looking at the 2 toolboxes and wondering where that tool went!
@@KevincaronSculpture It's right there. Right where you are about to put your foot...
Thanks Kevin. I've just got a thrust bearing for a windmill that I made. My top is out of balance, so I need to even it out. But I never thought of welding the bearing on the shaft. Perfect video to watch. Keep up the good work.
Weld the race not the bearing!! All depends on what you are trying to do. But as long as it isn't a high speed situation I haven't found anything wrong with it.
@@KevincaronSculpture cools, I meant to say that. Thanks.
Thank you as always Kevin. Your work is inspiring and I love learning from you!
Happy to hear that! I have a lot of fun with my job!
Wow. Very elaborate. Great work and attention to detail.
Thank you very much! So many things to keep in mind when you are doing something for the first time.
Love all your work
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I use the assembly of a burned up angle grinder for my bearing hack detach the head ,some have different orientation than others, once securely mounted all you need is a 5/8 coupler nut attached to project and it will easily screw on to arbor of grinder, you have free movement in both directions and years of service for small weathervane type projects and sculptures up to 10 lbs.
Great idea will keep this in mind for the next time. Thank you for watching and posting.
Great work and knowledge again my friend..cant wait for the post.keep safe .🤠🤠🤠🤠👍🤗👍🤗
You and me both!
Where those real stones where you find light rocks like that love that sculpture I'm 62 and started 2 years ago welding yard art.
Yes, these are real stones. A commission for a garden in NY state.
thank you sir for the valuable information.
You are most welcome
It makes me hurt thing about moving those heavy rocks. I’ve been doing kinetic wind sculptures for years and the one thing I do know is that weight causes friction no matter what bearing or how many bearings a person uses. Finding the balance point probably wasn’t that hard using your chain hoist. But even with that it is pretty much guessing and just getting as close as possible.Just time consuming. Balance, angles and friction are the 3 things we face building kinetics. Balance cannot be taught. Either a person can do it or they can’t. I am very lucky because I must have been born with it. A man I know that has been building kinetic wind sculptures longer than I have wasn’t as lucky. I have been trying to teach him off and on for years on how to balance and he just doesn’t have it. Kinetic pieces will work out of balance. They just will not turn in a light breeze. Nice video Kevin. Be careful with those big rocks
Thanks John. believe me, my boots are steel toed and I have gotten quick in my old age!
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When you mentioned the 1 inch shaft. You said "Turn it down". For clarification, are you referring to the lathe?
Yes
That is correct.
@@KevincaronSculpture Ah, thank you.
what is the load rating of those bearings and how much are the rocks.
Each bearing is rated to 600lbs! The heaviest rock was only 340ish.
Do you preheat the shaft when welding on the race?
Nope, not making anything that will spin fast or heavy enough to need the proper engineering.
Is there any concern for the concave shape of the lower race trapping debris and harming spin? I'm mostly used to automotive applications including roller bearings rather that ball bearings.
Nope, the bearing is covered by that little shield to keep stuff out.
In what manner did you core the boulders?
Hammer drill with a masonry bit.
@@KevincaronSculpture okie doke, then.
Nice!
Thank you! Cheers!
Thanks Kev, but welding the bearing race will destroy the hardness surely, John from Oz
True and if this sculpture was spinning at anything over 3 revs per minute it would make a difference. But because of the weight this piece will probably have to be spun by hand.
Good info Kevin.... Where did you get the split bearing?
VXB.com
Great info Kevin. I’ve got a globe project coming up and I’d love to make it spin. It’s roughly 8’ high. What’s your opinion on something like that holding up in MN? 90’s here in summer, -40 in winter & lots of rain and wind.
Should be okay, but all depends on how you engineer the whole moving part of the design. The 1 inch bearing I use here is rated to 3200 lbs.
Go for it :-) I like your idea
Will do!
Finally...... Someone who knows the difference between a fully constructed 'ball bearing' and someone who calls a single ball a 'ball bearing'.
I pay attention sometimes !
Do you have Coronavirus in your state yet?
Of course. a few deaths as well. Not as bad as some places, but damn, this is getting out of control.
I dint understand anything !!
Sorry, how can I explain it better?
@@KevincaronSculpture sorry I really dint understand it, it would have been helpful if you showed any drawing or chalk drawing of the assembly.
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Spiffy
Thanks.
Hey Kevin, are those lava stones....light , porous, with very abrasive surfaces ? Good idea to try a variety of bearings on that SHAFT.... " He's a sex machine with all the chicks ! " Besides that ...a bottle of tequila and a shot glass makes big things SPIN for me..... my brain, the bed, even the whole ROOM sometimes. Havin' fun while the virus is making life complex. Thanks J K
Thanks James, more of a vodka guy myself. Yes, they are lava stones and they are very sharp. Goes through a goat skin glove in 2 days!