Screwy Nick Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I started to get the idea for a rotary snow plow during all the snow we got in Jersey this winter. Kind of late to start now, but WTH. I disassembled a Eureka battery upright vacuum cleaner that had lived past it's prime. While searching for plans and ideas I came across an 09 LSC article that mentioned that you RAY had built a two bladed one, with pics. In the discussion it also stated that you recommended the Eureka 12988 impeller. I found them on line and ordered 2 of them, one to break accidentally. Can you fill me in on any other ideas or recommendations you have or things you encountered during your build, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Hi Nick, Here is the page I have on the snow blower. One of the key things I found was the need for a lot of weight to keep it on the track. In my case I build a double blower but found that for that to work reasonably, I need to use a single blower to clear the way first then use the second because the push forces required for a double in deep snow is too great and risks breaking a coupler mount on an engine. http://www.rayman4449.com/Rotary_snow_plow.htm Hope this helps some Raymond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 Ray, sorry I keep getting Error 404 for the snow plow html, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Sorry try again. I had a space at the end of the .htm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 THANK YOU. I will take the time to read and view every part of what you sent me. I may have ?? after that. thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 B&M's beast @ work: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 Sean, very impressive, if you have any close pics of the rotary mech and are willing to share them it would be much appreciated. thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Nick Hopefully Jerry chimes in! This is his creation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 Sean, thank you, that is the thread that I found that finally led me to Ray. Ray, after looking at your pics, my first thought is I may have to re-think the power for the blades, my first thought was to use the existing 6VDC motor from the vacuum cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Nick Here are a couple pics I hope they help. Cordless drill with impellar & shaft installed in drill chuck The black thing is from Home Depot...a 3"to4" pvc transition piece. I chucked the impella and shaft into my drill press and applied a file to the edge so I has some play between blade and housing.It also help to true it up. The whitestuff is some type of plastic just screwed to the black piece. I added sided to increase it's path and funnell it into blade. Finished with a part from a mollie screw to help with b reaking up the snow. The blade is run by battery. I did add some pieces of lead to keep it on track! I found this after!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 Sean, very helpful, thank you very much. Looks like you also used a drill/driver for your power. the last pic is what I hope to come close to. I ordered some brass angle for the blades to go on top of the impeller and flat brass to shape the housing. I have high hopes huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Looks good Sean, pretty much what I did I used an old drill motor, it is 12v, but using 18v battery for more spin. I just got a RC car motor to try out and get more rpm's. Someone on here made one using a motor like that. Have not got to that yet, spring now! More on my snowblower build on my web page http://thescrr.com/projects2.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 After looking at these pics, am I correct in stating that if I were to look into the unit from the front they spin in the counter clock wise direction? thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 yes and no.My unit has the capability to spin in either direction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 Sean, for some reason I thought the angle of the vanes determined if it were throwing outward or drawing toward the center, but your video's straightened me out on that, you have blown snow rotating in both directions, it does seem more powerful when spinning counter clock wise, is that your conclusion also? Mine will only spin in one direction because I am going to attach brass blades to the vanes, to grab the snow. I will use a directional shoot on the top to direct the snow. I am going to continue to study your videos. thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Nick I found that the chute just gave the snow something else to get clogged in. I found that the direction and the speed directed the snow. I also did not add any thing to the outer unit thinking snow will not cling to anything if it's not there. And the last point... some times you would want to aim the snow away from things , that's why being able to use both directions works. Sometimes hitting the snow mound from the other direction might help in breaking the face of the snow mound that forms in front of the rotary. Should be interested how yours comes out and how well it works. Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 Sean, thank you for your response, and your advice about the chute. My 1:1 snow blower only clogs with wet snow, but that doesn't mean the performance will be the same in our scale. Unfortunately I don't know how to allow the blades that I HOPE to attach to the front, giving a more prototypical look will change directions with the rotation. I can add that to my night time thoughts unless someone has any suggestions. I also appreciate your advice about using a reducer for the housing, will make my brass forming much easier, or skip that altogether. AND if you have any other suggestions that will make this dream of mine work, I'd appreciate it, yours certainly does. I'm also wondering what I can use for fake snow for testing purposes since I don't expect any till next winter. thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I'm also wondering what I can use for fake snow for testing purposes since I don't expect any till next winter. thank you Fine sawdust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 Sean, thank you very much, I can easily manufacture a lot of that, and when it blows into the grass it will ultimately compost. DO DA, I'm really on my way now, in my thoughts anyway. LG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Nick Keep us informed with sketches of your thoughts ( could be on a napkin) and updated pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 Sean, I'm really not good at putting my thoughts on paper, I will try. In any case I will keep pics posted. I am now waiting for the vacuum cleaner disks to arrive, then off to HD for an inexpensive drill/driver and reducer fitting as you described. THANK YOU VERY MUCH YOU HAVE BEEN SO HELPFUL. I am excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 Sean, I need more than luck, and I need to impose on you once again. Approximately, what is the RPM range of the drill/driver you used to power your unit. thank you. I am waiting to receive my impellers before I purchase the reducer you recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 No clue. It was and oooold cordless drill that I couldn't get batteries for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 Sean thank you for your timely response. I will 'wing' it as there are so many on the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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