Bobosan Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 Having dealt with a bunch of hard granules in my parlon while mixing a star comp, I realized screening the stuff beforehand was needed. So I took a 40 mesh screen and started to hand screen the rest of my parlon. A very slow process, indeed. There must be a way to speed things and came up with this simple solution. Should work for any mesh size.
BrainDamage Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 Auto screening a little loud but fast lol very cool
Bobosan Posted March 13, 2014 Author Posted March 13, 2014 Yeah, and no hard particles shoved into the screen mesh. Cleans easy with a stiff brush.
coffman34 Posted March 14, 2014 Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) I have actually started using one of those hand back/neck massagers. I don't screen into another bucket, just over some paper. Place the massager right on the screen, and it vibrates away. Works amazing. Plus it's rechargeable. I would love to make/buy a vibration table. You can get all in one vibrating motors for a decent price. Edited March 14, 2014 by coffman34 1
FlaMtnBkr Posted March 14, 2014 Posted March 14, 2014 I could imagine a screen setup that might be a little awkward to show off. 1
Bobosan Posted March 14, 2014 Author Posted March 14, 2014 Yeah, I thought of that too! Would make for an interesting conversation starter. 1
Jakenbake Posted March 15, 2014 Posted March 15, 2014 Nice idea from another fellow reloader. That noise is enough to drive me crazy though. Kind of like when the lid isn't screwed down tight enough.
marks265 Posted March 16, 2014 Posted March 16, 2014 I thought about converting my RCBS cleaner too, but I sill use it. The thought of pushing the screen up against the side does give the idea new meaning. My generator handles the ball mill so I will still screen by hand because my second generator has a screwed up carburetor thanks to the wonderful fuel we now get!
Bobosan Posted March 16, 2014 Author Posted March 16, 2014 Nice idea from another fellow reloader. That noise is enough to drive me crazy though. Kind of like when the lid isn't screwed down tight enough. It was a quick test to see if it was worth developing further. After looking at various vibrating tables and associated prices/complexities, just adding a small strip of sticky backed rubber door insulation to the screen frame should eliminate the clatter.
Mumbles Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 While this should work okay for chemicals, I've been warned against using them for live compositions. I was relayed at least one or two stories about them blowing up, though these were industrial settings with industrial sized batches.
MWJ Posted March 29, 2014 Posted March 29, 2014 Time to get out the vibrating tumbler. I wonder if that would be less messy for charcoal? We'll see. Thanks for the tip!
319 Posted May 7, 2014 Posted May 7, 2014 I use a vibrating engraver with the point inserted into a wooden dowel. 1" for screens,3/8 for funnels. Touch the dowel to screen or stck it into the funnel. Sam
markx Posted May 8, 2014 Posted May 8, 2014 One could also use this type of gadget: http://www.ebay.com/itm/0-9V-1-6V-8000RPM-Micro-VDC-Coreless-Vibrator-Motor-6mm-Diameter-12mm-Height-/181116438961?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a2b6189b1 Attached to the screen frame or the support frame it will do a good job. I actually tried to use one of these on my visco machine to vibrate the feed funnel, but it actually was too strong for the application....besides I had a revolving funnel design and opted for a wiper type feed aid. Worked much better and wasn't shaking everything apart But I imagine it is spot on in a screening machine....
jessoman Posted May 9, 2014 Posted May 9, 2014 I like marks idea, a brushless motor mod in a sealed unit. ( with power and all ) that "clips" onto the screen
Bobosan Posted May 9, 2014 Author Posted May 9, 2014 I like marks idea, a brushless motor mod in a sealed unit. ( with power and all ) that "clips" onto the screen Those motors are small enough to mount in a hole drilled in a screen frame.
jessoman Posted May 10, 2014 Posted May 10, 2014 That's even more genius! I'm ordering some now and installing them on all my screens
Jakenbake Posted May 10, 2014 Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) Just so you guys are aware. That link is not for a brushless motor. That is just a coreless motor (still has brushes) A brushless motor will have 3 wires coming off of it unless it has an internal controller. Edited May 10, 2014 by Jakenbake
jessoman Posted May 10, 2014 Posted May 10, 2014 Just ordered my brushless direct from china! Can't wait to screen multiple comps at once!
Bobosan Posted May 10, 2014 Author Posted May 10, 2014 Let us know how well (or not) it works. Pics and/or vids would be great.
jessoman Posted May 10, 2014 Posted May 10, 2014 If it's a success I will post a tutorial with full credits to you boys!
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