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Diamond mining Trommel "Steam powered" (prototype)
« on: November 24, 2022, 04:12:35 pm »
Hello fellow steamers
This is a prototype model diamond mining Trommel that I decided to build. turns very easily from most steam engines that are capable of doing any kind of work. it weighs 1 lb 15 oz's , 5" wide x 13" long & 7 3/8" tall. the sieve is 1.5"od x 8" long & rides on 4 roller ball bearings, the axle is also supported by (2) roller ball bearings with a Jensen 100 drive wheel on the outside. it has a copper bell on top reduced down to 1" with an angle elbow feeding the material into the sieve.  the premise is to separate the media mixture from the potential diamond's that are hidden in the mix. this is powered by my Jensen #35 1/2 steam engine & my Jensen Dbl. transmission which powers it with ease.

https://youtu.be/kMj2k40fRIc

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https://youtu.be/MDoJ95TRCIk
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Re: Diamond mining Trommel "Steam powered" (prototype)
« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2022, 09:01:32 pm »
Cool .... and we're rich besides!!!  ;c)
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Re: Diamond mining Trommel "Steam powered" (prototype)
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2022, 05:45:21 am »
Fantastic, Bruce!
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Re: Diamond mining Trommel "Steam powered" (prototype)
« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2022, 08:10:38 am »
Quote from: Stoker on November 24, 2022, 09:01:32 pm
Cool .... and we're rich besides!!!  ;c)
Maybe I've stumbled on the "philosopher's stone" of Diamond alchemy ,if only plastic Diamonds were worth something 😄
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Re: Diamond mining Trommel "Steam powered" (prototype)
« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2022, 10:05:52 am »
That's awesome, Bruce!

The Lord has blessed you with a bundle of first class creativity.

Very nicely done..!!  (as is the 35.5 and the transmission)

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Re: Diamond mining Trommel "Steam powered" (prototype)
« Reply #5 on: November 25, 2022, 11:45:14 am »
As always Bruce, you manage to come up with the cool, the unique and the awesome in steam accessories...who else would have thought of this??

Simply beautiful,

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Re: Diamond mining Trommel "Steam powered" (prototype)
« Reply #6 on: November 25, 2022, 09:19:08 pm »
Thanks Gil & Rog for your very kind comments. I love accessories & building unique models is therapy to me.
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Re: Diamond mining Trommel "Steam powered" (prototype)
« Reply #7 on: November 26, 2022, 12:07:51 pm »
I really wonder where you get these ideas and your craftsmanship - just great
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Re: Diamond mining Trommel "Steam powered" (prototype)
« Reply #8 on: November 27, 2022, 06:02:40 pm »
Well Bruce you never fail to amaze do you!
Fantastic mate!

What was the trommel before it was a 'trommel' ?
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Re: Diamond mining Trommel "Steam powered" (prototype)
« Reply #9 on: November 28, 2022, 05:52:03 am »
Quote from: Jim on November 27, 2022, 06:02:40 pm
Well Bruce you never fail to amaze do you!
Fantastic mate!

What was the trommel before it was a 'trommel' ?
I guess I don't understand the question Jim. it was a purpose made model toy, if you're asking what/where the sieve came from, it is this smoker tube.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094NWKRND?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
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Re: Diamond mining Trommel "Steam powered" (prototype)
« Reply #10 on: November 28, 2022, 08:41:44 am »
Yep, I think that is just what Jim was asking about, as I had the same question in mind!
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Re: Diamond mining Trommel "Steam powered" (prototype)
« Reply #11 on: November 28, 2022, 03:37:36 pm »
Quote from: St Paul Steam on November 28, 2022, 05:52:03 am
Quote from: Jim on November 27, 2022, 06:02:40 pm
Well Bruce you never fail to amaze do you!
Fantastic mate!

What was the trommel before it was a 'trommel' ?
I guess I don't understand the question Jim. it was a purpose made model toy, if you're asking what/where the sieve came from, it is this smoker tube.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094NWKRND?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Yes, I was asking what the trommel (the stainless steel tube) was before you made it one.
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Re: Diamond mining Trommel "Steam powered" (prototype)
« Reply #12 on: November 29, 2022, 08:53:35 pm »
2117 views already on YouTube....I've never had anything rise to that viewer ship so quickly...😊
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Re: Diamond mining Trommel "Steam powered" (prototype)
« Reply #13 on: November 30, 2022, 03:16:04 am »
Yet another amazing creation from SPS!

Great idea to build one of these, and very well executed :)
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