Thanks! If you're interested, the digital designs are available here: www.etsy.com/listing/985902234/plate-roller-plans-to-build-a-36-wide?click_key=2a117812f1d22480647dbe69628d574e1d09fc66%3A985902234&click_sum=4484d791&ref=shop_home_active_2
Ok, this is probably the best shop built roller I have seen. I've had a lot of customer requests lately that have a need for some curvature. Definitely inspired me.
Very impressive, FYI if you ever decide to do a instructional video on step by step ,I know I would not be the only one that would buy it. Look forward to seeing more of your video's.
Thanks, I appreciate it. I need to take more video during the build process. I usually start out with good intentions and then stop filming part way through because it takes so much extra time.
Sweet build. Thanks. It's a video so hard to tell if it's really that loud ... But the harbor freight pipe threader screams like some harbor freight tools I've had. Bad flashbacks.
Sweet build - we're working on a similar one but in an "initial pinch" layout to avoid the flat spots on the ends. One question - are the bushings in the plasma cut holes pressed in or retained with a set screw or anything? I saw you were opening them up with a die grinder, did you cut them purposely small and open them up to fit? Also one small note on those gas struts - you should mount them upside down with the rod end going down and the cylinder body going up - there is an o ring seal on the end of the cylinder body that is self-lubricating but needs to be mounted the other way around so that gravity keeps the lubricant where it's needed.
Great video. I'm wondering how you treated the end of the threaded rods that raise and lower the top roller. How does it lift the roller up, is there a shaft collar or something on there?
It's not treated. I just put a slight chamfer on the end and put a little grease on it. It's been fine so far! I suppose that I could case harden the end. It has struts that lift it back up. I've had customers come up with pretty clever solutions to lifting the roller back up. My favorite that I've seen is a cantilevered counterweight that appears to work really well.
@@trinityfabworks6493Ahh, I didn't see the air spring. The version I was going to try was having a upside down U shaped bracket on top of the bushing block- the threaded rod lead screw runs through that and then there is a threaded shaft collar on the lead screw below the bracket so you can use the lead screw to lift as well as lower the roller.
Thanks! I have several others in the works. A 2x72 belt grinder, a 3x3x5 electric powdercoat oven, a large powdercoat booth, a 6'6"x8'x10' powdercoat oven, and a few other small things as well! They're all done, I'm just compiling/editing all of the videos!
Yes, the only things that you would need to change are the length of the rollers and the side plates. Everything else would be the same. If I were to make plans available for it, I would have to change some of the design to fit more readily available parts.
Thanks for the interest. I have plans available for purchase. I just had a customer send me a completed picture of his the other day! Email: TrinityFabWorksLLC@gmail.com
What's the centerline distance between the bottom rollers? Curious if I build this with some schedule 80, or thicker, if it could handle 1/4" at full width? From what I understand, the bottom roller distance has a lot of say in whether that's possible or not.
I can't remember off of the top of my head. I'll have to check and get back with you. I'm doubtful that it would do full width at 1/4", especially with the pipe threader. I think that you'd probably need to go with a hydraulic unit at that point.
@@trinityfabworks6493 You're probably right, wishful thinking. Would likely have to beef up a lot more on the unit to get it done. Awesome job, looks like a nice machine to use!
To be honest, I'm not entirely sure. I've never maxxed out the machine. I have people that have told me that they've bent around 30" of 3/16" stainless on it without any issues, but I have yet to find its max.
Has anyone built this with the supplied instruction. I am starting the build, I noticed you said 3.5 inch for the outside of the roller. Instruction has 3 inch. This is stated at 2:40 into the video. So I am concerned the DXF may be off on distance between the bottom two rollers..
The name is kind of two fold! Yes it is! It also kind of has a double meaning. I told my wife that when I started our business, that no matter what it became, it would always belong to myself, her, and to God.
Great Job ! I'm wanting to build one and your method looks like my choice to go with !! Thank you
Thanks! If you're interested, the digital designs are available here:
www.etsy.com/listing/985902234/plate-roller-plans-to-build-a-36-wide?click_key=2a117812f1d22480647dbe69628d574e1d09fc66%3A985902234&click_sum=4484d791&ref=shop_home_active_2
I’m designing a slip roller right now and this video was super helpful. Please continue what your doing!
Instantly subscribed. Amazing build
@@Christopherbever I appreciate it!
What an awesome build and design. You're super skilled, thanks for sharing.
Ok, this is probably the best shop built roller I have seen. I've had a lot of customer requests lately that have a need for some curvature. Definitely inspired me.
Thanks for the kind words, I'm glad that you like it!
Very impressive, FYI if you ever decide to do a instructional video on step by step ,I know I would not be the only one that would buy it. Look forward to seeing more of your video's.
Thanks, I appreciate it. I need to take more video during the build process. I usually start out with good intentions and then stop filming part way through because it takes so much extra time.
I've put together some dxf files and plans for this roller that I'm selling if you're interested.
@@trinityfabworks6493 I am interested
@@brentday4558 email trinityfabworksllc@gmail.com
Awesome job
Nice job! Might just have to buy those plans from your Etsy shop!
Hey, thanks Pete! I've sold quite a few of the plans already, I just put them on Etsy this week for a more convenient transaction.
love this build man. i have also been looking in to building one for my shop. keep it up!
Get ready for 5000 requests for plans. Good video.
Hahaha thanks
Sweet build. Thanks. It's a video so hard to tell if it's really that loud ... But the harbor freight pipe threader screams like some harbor freight tools I've had. Bad flashbacks.
Thanks, and yeah the harbor freight pipe threader is really loud.
Pretty sweet for
Sure probably going to copy this
Go for it, and send me a picture of it when it's done! It's not a tool that I use often, but it definitely has its place.
Sweet build - we're working on a similar one but in an "initial pinch" layout to avoid the flat spots on the ends. One question - are the bushings in the plasma cut holes pressed in or retained with a set screw or anything? I saw you were opening them up with a die grinder, did you cut them purposely small and open them up to fit?
Also one small note on those gas struts - you should mount them upside down with the rod end going down and the cylinder body going up - there is an o ring seal on the end of the cylinder body that is self-lubricating but needs to be mounted the other way around so that gravity keeps the lubricant where it's needed.
Great video. I'm wondering how you treated the end of the threaded rods that raise and lower the top roller. How does it lift the roller up, is there a shaft collar or something on there?
It's not treated. I just put a slight chamfer on the end and put a little grease on it. It's been fine so far! I suppose that I could case harden the end. It has struts that lift it back up. I've had customers come up with pretty clever solutions to lifting the roller back up. My favorite that I've seen is a cantilevered counterweight that appears to work really well.
@@trinityfabworks6493Ahh, I didn't see the air spring. The version I was going to try was having a upside down U shaped bracket on top of the bushing block- the threaded rod lead screw runs through that and then there is a threaded shaft collar on the lead screw below the bracket so you can use the lead screw to lift as well as lower the roller.
GREAT VIDEO, ANY MORE BUILDS PLANNED?
Thanks! I have several others in the works. A 2x72 belt grinder, a 3x3x5 electric powdercoat oven, a large powdercoat booth, a 6'6"x8'x10' powdercoat oven, and a few other small things as well! They're all done, I'm just compiling/editing all of the videos!
Nice machine.
Building this now.. wish us luck :)
Good luck! Let me know how it goes. Email me if you have any questions!
Cody
Very nice work
Outstanding job, any chance of plans for this ? Is it possible to extend to 48”?
Yes, the only things that you would need to change are the length of the rollers and the side plates. Everything else would be the same. If I were to make plans available for it, I would have to change some of the design to fit more readily available parts.
Plans are available for purchase. Email trinityfabworksllc@gmail.com for details
Well done!
that scriber on the plasma table is that a regular vibrating air engraver pen ?
Yeah, it's made by CP
What tools do you need to complete the dxf file
What size sprockets I'm building this now
Well done sir
Thanks, I appreciate it!
Hey do you have the plans to build this? Highly interested in purchasing a set or buy the .svg or .dxf. thanks in advance!
Thanks for the interest. I have plans available for purchase. I just had a customer send me a completed picture of his the other day! Email: TrinityFabWorksLLC@gmail.com
What's the centerline distance between the bottom rollers? Curious if I build this with some schedule 80, or thicker, if it could handle 1/4" at full width? From what I understand, the bottom roller distance has a lot of say in whether that's possible or not.
I can't remember off of the top of my head. I'll have to check and get back with you. I'm doubtful that it would do full width at 1/4", especially with the pipe threader. I think that you'd probably need to go with a hydraulic unit at that point.
@@trinityfabworks6493 You're probably right, wishful thinking. Would likely have to beef up a lot more on the unit to get it done. Awesome job, looks like a nice machine to use!
@@tbroekemeier thanks, I appreciate it
what is maximum thickness mild steel plate can bend
To be honest, I'm not entirely sure. I've never maxxed out the machine. I have people that have told me that they've bent around 30" of 3/16" stainless on it without any issues, but I have yet to find its max.
Ever notice everyone has a lathe
Would you build and sell this roller?
Shoot me an email and we'll talk about some options!
Email: TrinityfabworksLLC@gmail.com
Has anyone built this with the supplied instruction. I am starting the build, I noticed you said 3.5 inch for the outside of the roller. Instruction has 3 inch. This is stated at 2:40 into the video. So I am concerned the DXF may be off on distance between the bottom two rollers..
Hey Craig, I must have misspoke in the video. It's 3" schedule 40 pipe. Pipe is measured on ID, and it happens to be roughly 3.5" OD. Hope this helps!
And yeah, several others have built based off of the instructions. You were the first to catch that. You should use 3" sch. 40 pipe.
Is your business named after the Father Son and the Holy Spirit?
The name is kind of two fold! Yes it is! It also kind of has a double meaning. I told my wife that when I started our business, that no matter what it became, it would always belong to myself, her, and to God.
... (wouldn,t like to my hand caught in it) ...
Too much talking.
Ok