Great tip. I have the same extractor and had the same issue. Tried using a drill with same problems. What a stoke of luck to find your video. I got the parts that you listed and it works perfect for small time/backyard beekeepers. Thanks a lot.
Hey can you do a updating video. Its a great idea and i have been trying to figure out a easier way then hand cranking 9 hives. I understand the concept but i dont understand how it was assembled. Good thinking and thanks for sharing your knowledge
Did this last year and worked great but I tightened the couple down too hard and bent the bearing and the bearing ended up bowing up after awhile. Just bought 3 more bearings 5.xx/ea) and will be careful tightening it down this year.
Hi @clifman2, thank you so much for this video. Can you please clarify something for (I don't really do any DIY of this type, more with wood) - so the shaft coupler goes into the needle bearing? The bolt is obviously for the drill to grip - so the bolt goes into the shaft coupler? These are probably really obvious questions to you... Thanks again, Diana
The coupler holds the bearing and the bit that goes into the drill. I just added some photos in the description. Here they are too. My newest version I used a socket and a socket adapter to fit into the drill. Hopefully that helps. drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Bb6B759wIMSV8dl40noVD--oa3jtdYjz?usp=sharing
Yes, coupler clamps on to the bearing. Then slides on to the extractor's shaft. Then I found a socket that fit perfectly inside the other end of the coupler, added a drill adapter to the socket and connected to drill.
Would love to do this also , thinking of buying the same extractor in a 4 frame Do you have a list of parts and vendors so I can source the bits please Thanks
It allows it to spin freely in one direction but if you try to spin it in the opposite direction it tightens on the shaft and grabs it and turns the shaft.
I was looking for a solution like yours...my handle broke off of my 2-frame extractor, and I was hoping to attach a drill to the rod that the handle used to screw into...but it's 2cm in diameter--any suggestions on how I can adapt that to a drill?
Well I love using the one way needle bearing. It lets you take the drill on and off and will not rip the drill out of your hands if you stop pulling the trigger. So you would need a needle bearing that fits your shaft (make sure you measure right, I ordered the wrong size at first and it did not work). Then you will need a coupler that will fit over the needle bearing and let you attach it to your drill. Hopefully that helps.
As long as you find a shaft coupling that has a .75'" bore it should work the same as what you used, right? Amazon sells other types that are not as much as the one you linked is right now. It's now $43+ which is more than I am looking to pay :)
I got everything from amazon. My original just broke yesterday! Lasted 5 years so not bad. I just ordered these 2 parts from amazon today. If they work I'll update my links in the description. They are a lot cheaper than my originals. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08J3R94JH/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1THAZDOWP300U&psc=1 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08H1YF83J/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A2QDC4SXGIBAA1&psc=1
This is exactly what I've been looking for. Thanks so much!!🎉
Great tip. I have the same extractor and had the same issue. Tried using a drill with same problems. What a stoke of luck to find your video. I got the parts that you listed and it works perfect for small time/backyard beekeepers. Thanks a lot.
Thanks! My old arms do get tired with all the cranking .
Great video. Im ordering the parts and will do the same! Thanks for the tip!
Hey can you do a updating video. Its a great idea and i have been trying to figure out a easier way then hand cranking 9 hives. I understand the concept but i dont understand how it was assembled. Good thinking and thanks for sharing your knowledge
Genius! Thank you for sharing.
How does the shaft not slip within the coupler?
Did this last year and worked great but I tightened the couple down too hard and bent the bearing and the bearing ended up bowing up after awhile. Just bought 3 more bearings 5.xx/ea) and will be careful tightening it down this year.
Hi @clifman2, thank you so much for this video. Can you please clarify something for (I don't really do any DIY of this type, more with wood) - so the shaft coupler goes into the needle bearing? The bolt is obviously for the drill to grip - so the bolt goes into the shaft coupler? These are probably really obvious questions to you... Thanks again, Diana
I meant the shaft coupler goes around the bearing?
The coupler holds the bearing and the bit that goes into the drill. I just added some photos in the description. Here they are too. My newest version I used a socket and a socket adapter to fit into the drill. Hopefully that helps. drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Bb6B759wIMSV8dl40noVD--oa3jtdYjz?usp=sharing
Es una gran idea.. lo probaré.
Pretty nice!
can you give the amazon references of the shaft coupling ? Thanks !
Thanks for the update. I’m wondering about the 2 parts on Amazon that you provided. Does one fit inside of the other?
Yes, coupler clamps on to the bearing. Then slides on to the extractor's shaft. Then I found a socket that fit perfectly inside the other end of the coupler, added a drill adapter to the socket and connected to drill.
Is your new coupler the 18mm bore? Also what is the part you used for the drill attachment? Thanks
Would love to do this also , thinking of buying the same extractor in a 4 frame
Do you have a list of parts and vendors so I can source the bits please
Thanks
Parts are listed in the description
Where you get needle baringtool?
Great Video.... Can you run the drill in reverse with this setup? Thanks
You could, but it would not do anything. It would just spin on the one way bearing.
How does the bearing grab the extractor shaft
It allows it to spin freely in one direction but if you try to spin it in the opposite direction it tightens on the shaft and grabs it and turns the shaft.
Clifton Kern so the bearing grabs the shaft one way and lets go the other?
@@zacharyshorey6901 yes.
Clifton Kern ok thank you so much, this will make extracting my 45 hives much quicker until I can afford an bigger extractor!
I was looking for a solution like yours...my handle broke off of my 2-frame extractor, and I was hoping to attach a drill to the rod that the handle used to screw into...but it's 2cm in diameter--any suggestions on how I can adapt that to a drill?
Well I love using the one way needle bearing. It lets you take the drill on and off and will not rip the drill out of your hands if you stop pulling the trigger. So you would need a needle bearing that fits your shaft (make sure you measure right, I ordered the wrong size at first and it did not work). Then you will need a coupler that will fit over the needle bearing and let you attach it to your drill. Hopefully that helps.
Where can i buy a one way needle bearing from
I got it off Amazon.
Hi can you buy these in the UK
Skip all the extra parts. Mount a corded skill drill 6335-02 1/2" chuck directly to the shaft for $40.
Hi I am from the UK what is a skill drill Thanks
As long as you find a shaft coupling that has a .75'" bore it should work the same as what you used, right? Amazon sells other types that are not as much as the one you linked is right now. It's now $43+ which is more than I am looking to pay :)
Correct, it just needs to fit around the bearing and whatever you plan to use to connect it to the drill with, in my case a bolt.
You could make up a jig so the drill sits on a neat fit without holding the drill .
What type of place to buy one of these needle bearings?
I got everything from amazon. My original just broke yesterday! Lasted 5 years so not bad. I just ordered these 2 parts from amazon today. If they work I'll update my links in the description. They are a lot cheaper than my originals. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08J3R94JH/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1THAZDOWP300U&psc=1
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08H1YF83J/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A2QDC4SXGIBAA1&psc=1