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I need to fabricate a roast tyer ( stuffing horn ) I have the stainless material and have access to a sheet metal roller ( acquired at auction) but have do not know how to use. Also how to lay out the cone . These are used for hams loins roasts when smoking as netted meat shrinks less plus it looks profesional , but they are about $200+  too much for back yard use so I want to try and make one somehow.I relize this may be more of a tin bashing subject  but there is some welding to make the base . Any help or info is appreciatedThanksTyer - My roller is similar to this--Last edited by kamhillbilly; 07-27-2009 at 04:42 PM.Miller Big 40Lincoln SP 125Millermatic 180Century 20/50 plasmaHe who dieswith the most toys ...Still DiesThere is room for all Gods creatures .......... Right next to my mashed potatoes
Reply:try  www.metalmeet.com   a tin benders forum if no one here can helpDaye
Reply:Thanks , I could probably figure out after a few tries but if help is available it shortens the learning process plus free stainless is hard to come by . I know I could use other sheet metals to practice but I hate to waste if I don't have to.Thanks againMiller Big 40Lincoln SP 125Millermatic 180Century 20/50 plasmaHe who dieswith the most toys ...Still DiesThere is room for all Gods creatures .......... Right next to my mashed potatoes
Reply:Do you just need to know how to lay out a cone? I can help you out if thats what you need
Reply:If you don't already have one to copy so are not sure of the exact size and shape, you can always experiment with heavy paper to decide on the dimensions. For attaching the stand underneath, you might consider silver soldering rather than welding, at least if you haven't welded thin sheets before. Is the rolled tube supposed to be able to expand, and the ring limits how far, or is the ring for supporting the mesh? I've seen rolled, meshed meat, but assumed it was all done with large, automated machines.
Reply:the slip roll is very easy to use.there are two vertical pinch feed rolls, and one that moves at an angle to bend the sheet.   first back the angled bending roll way out.   then you adjust the screws for the vertical rolls to just pinch the material and pull it through, you dont need to smash the hell out of it.then you adjust the angled roll to give you a desired radius bend.   you can adjust one side higher than the other which will make a cone.just play with it, they are very unscientific.enjoy.
Reply:Originally Posted by Oldiron2If you don't already have one to copy so are not sure of the exact size and shape, you can always experiment with heavy paper to decide on the dimensions. For attaching the stand underneath, you might consider silver soldering rather than welding, at least if you haven't welded thin sheets before. Is the rolled tube supposed to be able to expand, and the ring limits how far, or is the ring for supporting the mesh? I've seen rolled, meshed meat, but assumed it was all done with large, automated machines.
Reply:Originally Posted by dsergisonthe slip roll is very easy to use.there are two vertical pinch feed rolls, and one that moves at an angle to bend the sheet.   first back the angled bending roll way out.   then you adjust the screws for the vertical rolls to just pinch the material and pull it through, you dont need to smash the hell out of it.then you adjust the angled roll to give you a desired radius bend.   you can adjust one side higher than the other which will make a cone.just play with it, they are very unscientific.enjoy.