My Homemade tire balancer....check it out!!!!
03-30-2009, 10:16 PM
#16
03-30-2009, 10:21 PM
#17
I have less then $10.00 in this homemade tire balancer. iIt has the following:
1. I used a Ford fuel line tool, (any mechanic can recognize it) drilled out the rivet, cut one end off and screwed it to the 1x4, then to the 2x4 base.
2. I used an extra hub that I had from a truggy.
3. An exacto knife handle fit perfectly inside the hub, and unbelievably perfect inside the bearings.
4. Then I used new skate board bearings.
In all, this balancer I have created rolls smooth as glass, and all for less then about ten bucks and a few minutes of my time. I know its a little ugly but it works fantastic.
Thanks, JOEHULL
1. I used a Ford fuel line tool, (any mechanic can recognize it) drilled out the rivet, cut one end off and screwed it to the 1x4, then to the 2x4 base.
2. I used an extra hub that I had from a truggy.
3. An exacto knife handle fit perfectly inside the hub, and unbelievably perfect inside the bearings.
4. Then I used new skate board bearings.
In all, this balancer I have created rolls smooth as glass, and all for less then about ten bucks and a few minutes of my time. I know its a little ugly but it works fantastic.
Thanks, JOEHULL
03-31-2009, 07:12 AM
#18
I picked the Dubro Prop Balancer up for $20 on sale. And I was wondering why everyone says you need a hub? Ive used just a wheel nut and have had no problems.
03-31-2009, 07:13 AM
#19
Here is a link with a part number!! http://images.search.yahoo.com/image...sigb=13atmvvsn
Hey Jody, please confirm that this is the correct part that you used.
Hey Jody, please confirm that this is the correct part that you used.
03-31-2009, 08:55 AM
#21
Here is a link with a part number!! http://images.search.yahoo.com/image...sigb=13atmvvsn
Hey Jody, please confirm that this is the correct part that you used.
Hey Jody, please confirm that this is the correct part that you used.
my bad, its actually an a/c line tool, here is a link to one
http://www.costplustools.com/KD-Tool...ol_p_5128.html
03-31-2009, 08:59 AM
#22
How long did it take to find all those parts and pieces? Pretty innovative thinking.I was just goofin in the garage and in about an hour of trying different things, this proved to be the best. Keep in mind the bearings are near new so it rolls super smooth.
my cousin came over today and he has a store bought balancer, he laughed b/c mine was easier, way cheaper and works perfectly.
I have to say that even I was surprised how well this contraption works
thanks, Jody
03-31-2009, 09:17 AM
#23
Craig,
I was just goofin in the garage and in about an hour of trying different things, this proved to be the best. Keep in mind the bearings are near new so it rolls super smooth.
my cousin came over today and he has a store bought balancer, he laughed b/c mine was easier, way cheaper and works perfectly.
I have to say that even I was surprised how well this contraption works
thanks, Jody
I was just goofin in the garage and in about an hour of trying different things, this proved to be the best. Keep in mind the bearings are near new so it rolls super smooth.
my cousin came over today and he has a store bought balancer, he laughed b/c mine was easier, way cheaper and works perfectly.
I have to say that even I was surprised how well this contraption works
thanks, Jody
I might have to build me one of these!! A good friend of has a maching shop at his house and I will take this to him and see what he can do. I will use the same principle as you did, just clean it up a bit!! Your time and effort is much appreciated, thanx for sharing!! Are patents pending?
03-31-2009, 09:41 AM
#24
sweet idea man! what size bearing's are you using for it?
i need to balance my tire's!!
i'm shure you can find the tool at princess auto/harbour freight for cheap cheap?
i need to balance my tire's!!
i'm shure you can find the tool at princess auto/harbour freight for cheap cheap?
03-31-2009, 11:31 AM
#26
I might have to build me one of these!! A good friend of has a maching shop at his house and I will take this to him and see what he can do. I will use the same principle as you did, just clean it up a bit!! Your time and effort is much appreciated, thanx for sharing!! Are patents pending?
No patent pending just yet, but if you get filthy rich from making these, remember me~lol
03-31-2009, 11:35 AM
#27
thanks, Jody
03-31-2009, 12:05 PM
#28
I will send you one free of charge, I think it would cost more to machine in volume(if you had to pay machinist wages) than people would pay for it!! I think we all will expect another "budget re-invention" next week.........................what do you guys(girls) think?
03-31-2009, 04:57 PM
#29
Interesting balancer....I use the Dubro with all my stuff....and i Use Lead tape instead of Putty.
03-31-2009, 05:24 PM
#30
I will indeed remember you!! I will send you one free of charge, I think it would cost more to machine in volume(if you had to pay machinist wages) than people would pay for it!! I think we all will expect another "budget re-invention" next week.........................what do you guys(girls) think?
I will send you one free of charge, I think it would cost more to machine in volume(if you had to pay machinist wages) than people would pay for it!! I think we all will expect another "budget re-invention" next week.........................what do you guys(girls) think?
