Bruce you really need to go into production mate
(Seriously!!!!!!!!!!!)
Bruce you really need to go into production mate
(Seriously!!!!!!!!!!!)
That would make it a business, & I don't find that near as exciting as creating new one off's. in the past I have made a small batch of steam toys (Empire swings for example) but found that process to be more work than fun and too demanding. not saying that I would never run another batch of steam accessories (thought about the chicken roaster) but I have other interests that are pushing that kind of commitment to the side.
but thanks for the encouragement.
Bruce you really need to go into production mate
(Seriously!!!!!!!!!!!)
That would make it a business, & I don't find that near as exciting as creating new one off's. in the past I have made a small batch of steam toys (Empire swings for example) but found that process to be more work than fun and too demanding. not saying that I would never run another batch of steam accessories (thought about the chicken roaster) but I have other interests that are pushing that kind of commitment to the side.
but thanks for the encouragement.
Ditto - I like to do prototypes and repairs - that means if I have to do 2 screws
that's already a series - definitely not fun. I'm just not the type for production
but I'm glad there are people who do that.Arnold
Another consideration is the time into a build , while the initial prototype for the chicken roaster was probably 30hrs and the pretzel warmer 35-40 hrs ,usually 25% time can be shaved off contingent copies.that still leaves 20-25 hrs per copy and few want to invest in that kind of time charge. So...I just make them for me & time is no consideration then 😊
Here is a video that Danny posted a couple years ago.
https://youtu.be/ppZMzHubPiY
Thanks Charlie, very cool , I like that !
I think I've got to build myself something along those lines.
Another consideration is the time into a build , while the initial prototype for the chicken roaster was probably 30hrs and the pretzel warmer 35-40 hrs ,usually 25% time can be shaved off contingent copies.that still leaves 20-25 hrs per copy and few want to invest in that kind of time charge. So...I just make them for me & time is no consideration then 😊
Well said Bruce!
And you do provide inspiration to us of lesser “genius” and/or “imagination”. 🤠
I think a small Mason Jar would provide an excellent vessel for the build. An older green or blue glass one would be neat.
I think a small Mason Jar would provide an excellent vessel for the build. An older green or blue glass one would be neat.
looking right now Charlie , I'll come up with something, thanks.
Here is a video that Danny posted a couple years ago.
https://youtu.be/ppZMzHubPiY
You can see in this video the yellow butter clearly separate from the pale white buttermilk, so he must have had his cream close to room temperature.
Sometimes you can get fancy smaller glass jars in the canning section, they make them a bit better looking as people sometimes give a jar of homemade jam as gifts in the fall.
Hobby Lobby has quite a vast selection of decorative glass jars as well in all shapes and sizes, then ebay would have the vintage looking jars.
I was also thinking it's not mandatory for the jar to flip end over end...you could spin it like in a lathe? Imagine if you had the lid chucked in a lathe, then thread the jar on, this would run more smoothly, but you would need to mount some sort of beater inside the jar so as it spins the beater would spin with the jar to do the work to the cream, it could be as simple as a single flat plate on one side so as the jar spins with maybe 5/8 full of cream the flat bar comes around and mixes the cream. I only mention this as it gives you more mounting options in your bearing towers.
If you really want to get Olde Timey? you could make a unit with a vertical plunger motion...very much like the Ertl Pump Jack, then you could make the really old "dasher" style butter maker.
Lots of ways to get the job done, I suspect Bruce's SPS version will be super sweet!
Thanks for the confidence, I was just looking around Amazon for glass jars and found several sizes available, I did run across a spiral SS wire ball that could be dropped inside the jar for an agitating effect , I suppose it would rattle around like a ball in a spray can , I'm curious if it would have a beneficial effect or not. I really like the cradle feature of the glass jar example above.
Watching that video, you definitely want a good seal on the lid.
Bruce you really need to go into production mate
(Seriously!!!!!!!!!!!)
That would make it a business, & I don't find that near as exciting as creating new one off's. in the past I have made a small batch of steam toys (Empire swings for example) but found that process to be more work than fun and too demanding. not saying that I would never run another batch of steam accessories (thought about the chicken roaster) but I have other interests that are pushing that kind of commitment to the side.
but thanks for the encouragement.
Just keep coming up with things then Bruce because each creation is just spectacular!
I was able to plagiarize the Baker Fan build, but your latest creations are outside of my pay grade!!!!
Thanks everyone , what a marvelous response and informative.
Damnfmaschine , does that barrel have a false bottom in it ?
Well the barrel does have a bottom in it Bruce and as I understand it is not 'false'?
I have taken the liberty to show the bottom of the butter churn barrel here with some other projects on the operating table atm....
You might notice that with my steam toy addiction and restoration along with the never ending stone cottage restoration I've not a lot of time for long winded or many posts to Forum; but I do like to help out and participate where I can
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