Anyone know where I could get an old slip roller? Just need it to roll some aluminum sheets about ten inches long. Not looking to spend a lot of money if possible.
You can get those small 3 in 1 machines at princess auto pretty cheap. They have a little brake, sheer and slip roller. I think the roller is about 12 or 14"
It's not a tool you would use too often, so probably not worth purchasing. I have one here if you want to use it. How thick and what diameter do you want to roll?
My buddy and I are making 5 " round tubes out of aluminum sheeting . Not sure yet what thickness. He is getting it at his work. We are making some scoops for metal detecting. I just thought this would be a good source of locating one. Hemi what is the max . Thickness of aluminum yours would handle? They will be about 10 " long.
It's 3 ft wide. The thickness it will roll is directly related to how wide the material is. If we're talking aluminum, and your material is 10" wide then 3/32 would be the max. I also have another roller, but it's not a slip roll so you can't make a tube. It's only 16" wide, but will handle thicker material. If you making scoops for detecting, then you may be better off just purchasing 1/8 wall aluminum tubing. Just a thought !!
My buddy and I are making 5 " round tubes out of aluminum sheeting . Not sure yet what thickness. He is getting it at his work. We are making some scoops for metal detecting. I just thought this would be a good source of locating one. Hemi what is the max . Thickness of aluminum yours would handle? They will be about 10 " long.
Going to hit the beaches and try and find gold? I have done it and never found anything at the beach. Found stuff at schools and parks etc, but never beaches. I was told that a group of guys come in from TO and form a row and go down the whole beach. Usually done early in the week.
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We usually hit Presquile , Sandbanks, soccer fields etc. Hemi I don't have a picture yet. Basically it's just a 5" tube with holes to let the dirt/sand out and has a handle as well. My buddy is still trying to get some prices from the supplier for the tubing. We thought of using the expanded aluminum as well. Still planning , winter is still here so no hurry yet. Lol! We already have a need for about five so far.
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I have a 20 foot piece of 5" aluminum pipe. Was the top beam of an 8 X 20 portable soccer goal. Also have some 5" square aluminum. You can have a couple of hunks if you want.
I have a 20 foot piece of 5" aluminum pipe. Was the top beam of an 8 X 20 portable soccer goal. Also have some 5" square aluminum. You can have a couple of hunks if you want.
I have a 20 foot piece of 5" aluminum pipe. Was the top beam of an 8 X 20 portable soccer goal. Also have some 5" square aluminum. You can have a couple of hunks if you want.
Where are you located?
I have it in Schomberg. Not near Brighton unfortunately.
Ya I wasn't thinking of selling the whole length. I thought you just need a couple of short pieces and I could help you out. If you really want the whole length, it wouldn't be cheap, but you could pry it loose. Let me see what else I have. I will let you know.
I made a few out of 4" tubing, drilled holes, and welded 1/8th " aluminum onto the bottom.
These are more of a "beer mug " style, but work pretty good.
If you really want to be cheap, wait till your out of coffee and drill a few holes into the can and rivet a handle on................... I'm cheap a lot of the time too!
These work pretty good, especially when swishing them in the water.
I would think most fab shops/weld shop could supply what ya need.
Those look just like what I'm building . I wrapped piece of aluminum checkerplate around a fan motor . Was a little tough because it was 1/8 " . Just gotta get my welder home from my dads to get it done.
