FEL mounted hydraulic cement mixer project

[JohnnyFbomb]

Try this link

http://s1248.photobucket.com/user/clearcutservices/library/FEL mixer

Well done! That looks like it works very well! I'm jealous!

 

[Diydave]

About 1hr 15min from you. I am going to download mobile photo bucket and try to share some videos and larger pics. That might be enough to help you. I can also take specific pics if you PM me.

It works well, but I am putting some thought into it to determine if I can do anything to improve the paddles. If I trimmed back the ends by cutting off the U bolt ends, I could attach thick rubber which would not only wipe the bucket but it would give if a larger rock went through.. I don't have rubber like I would need so I will consider that if I come accross some that is stiff enough. I could also purchase a rounder aggregate which I think is readily available as that might make a huge improvement but I heard round stone does not make as hard a finished mix.

I have more concrete to do but I am about done for a couple months as I am taking vacation soon, and I need to disconnect the bucket to do some mowing and other chores.

Coupla suggestions for belting: Horse mats are about 5/8" thick, what cuts them best, from what I've heard is an abrasive chop saw blade, if you can stand the smell of burning rubber. Other sources would be industrial belting, hay baler belts, or old tires, if you want to do it on the cheap...

Pea gravel is round, but ain't as strong as #57 stone...

If you are pouring into foundation forms, or sonotubes, invest in a concrete vibrator, to get the air out...

 

[D2Cat]

Might check with a rock quarry for belting. They usually have some they've removed from use.

 

[Southernfarm]

I was thinking of truck mud flaps.

 

[jimbo913]

I messed up my foot (torn planters), so taking it easy for awhile so it heals. I have been thinking of ways to get the correct amount of marerials scooped up alone without jumping in/out the cab a bunch. Best I can come up with is maybe a wireless camera to mount on the center top edge of the bucket facing towards the rotor. Do they make a wireless unit good enough for this? I need a good sharp image, not something washed out.

 

[coachgeo]

.... Do they make a wireless unit good enough for this? I need a good sharp image, not something washed out.

They've come a long way. You might even consider one that will wireless to your phone. Then just put in a phone mount or even use a tablet you steal from the kids.

 

[jimbo913]

I will check into wireless cams that link to an ipad or iphone without internet and see what I find. I am sure there is plenty of junk out there so if anyone has purchased something like this for Apple products and knows it will have a crisp image, and is water proof, please provide a model number.

 

[Rodnok]

I messed up my foot (torn planters), so taking it easy for awhile so it heals. I have been thinking of ways to get the correct amount of marerials scooped up alone without jumping in/out the cab a bunch. Best I can come up with is maybe a wireless camera to mount on the center top edge of the bucket facing towards the rotor. Do they make a wireless unit good enough for this? I need a good sharp image, not something washed out.

There are several gopro clone cameras that are way cheaper and have high def capabilities. The wifi connection is good enough for your needs.


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[jimbo913]

I still need to check into cams but I mixed another yard today by myself and I did a great job scooping the right amounts. It went very fast. The mixer has to be one of the best attachments I have made. I think back on how hard it was mixing with the small electric mixer and I wish I would have done it sooner.