homemade slip/ring roller

[redrangie]

ok, so I want to build a slip roller, one that could possible do rings as well, although those are cheap enough for up to 5/8ths.

Anyone have an idea as where I could source the rollers? I think I have a handle on everything else.

j

[fj40guy]

Anyone have an idea as where I could source the rollers? I think I have a handle on everything else.

j

How long?

I'd look at some 2" 0.120" DOM tubing. If not sturdy enough... fill with SAND and figure out how to squeeze end plugs or something to keep a little more rigid.

Once again depends on size, but if you could find some scraped CHROME plated hydrualic rams, or something else like that, might be a cheep source of rolls. Just thinking along the lines of a metal scrape yard. I have some 1" diameter rods for linear bearings... fine for a small 12" wide roller, but really need something good for 3' of 16 gauge or so (about a 3" diameter roller)

Tom :usa:

EDIT: 3' roller... not a 30' roller :eek:

[braxton357]

Seen this? http://www.frugalmachinist.com/rr.html

[redrangie]

Seen this? http://www.frugalmachinist.com/rr.html

yeah, that's good for a ring roller, and I have a small one of those, and frankly, you can get one for under 200.00, so it's cheaper than making it for me (my time equals production time unfortunately).

I am thinking more about the slip roller.