Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Not perfect, but functional

It does work but the blower needs more horsepower. It bogs down way too easy.

12 Comments:

Blogger BillyCheese said...

It is looking pretty good. It seems to be workable. It is truly amazing.

6:26 PM  
Blogger Harles said...

I am not sure when I will be in Providence again, but I shall search for the 12v speed 700 when I get there....

1:26 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Hey. One idea could be to use a 14,4v Motor. From ether a e-savage or Twin Force or E-maxx. Damn, That snowblower was really nice.
Shall made one for myself to the summer.

7:22 AM  
Blogger RCkid77 said...

Hello, I plan to build one of those this winter. We are getting pounded with snow and I want to have some fun with the snow this year. Are you able to give me the dimensions of your snowblower?

9:32 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Please make mooore videos.

9:06 AM  
Blogger sonex761 said...

Unfortunately the snow is gone for the year. It is about 10 inches wide, 4 inches deep and 5 inches tall plus the chute.

6:44 PM  
Blogger RCkid77 said...

Dear sonex761, I found an aluminum box which is 8 inches wide, 6 inches tall and 3.5 inches deep. I think its going to work. Now I'm moving onto the auger assembly. And I also have 2 12v 2400rpm motors for the snowblower. Is there any tips you can give me during construction?
Your help is greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

4:57 PM  
Blogger RCkid77 said...

Oh I almost forgot, what is the diameter of your auger baldes? and the impeller?

4:59 PM  
Blogger sonex761 said...

The auger blades are 4" in diameter. The impeller is 5" in diameter. All parts were made my me with the exception of the chain and sprockets. I used my CNC mill and lathe to cut the auger, auger and impeller hubs, the auger bearing blocks and chute pivot base. The motor that I used was a integy 75 turn 550 at 12v at about 6000 rpm. It bogged down in heavy snow. It was assembled using solid and some pull style rivets. It took almost a month to build.

9:17 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Hey,Have you done some new mods about the snowblower to the vinter or? Did you get a stronger motor?

9:24 AM  
Blogger sonex761 said...

Sorry nothing new. There is no snow so I have put it aside for awhile.

7:45 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Have you got any snow now?
And what about a better motor?

Eirik

9:58 AM  

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