My $20 Ring Roller Build Project

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Hey yall!!So, Ive got a pretty simple little job coming up here, and it requires about 30 "roughly" shaped rings. I figured that I was going to need something to make them with, and since I cant really afford to buy anything right now, I hit the steel yard for some two-ish inch pipe and some light duty channel. Put everything together and tried it out, and truth be told, it works better than I ever thought it would lol. I tigged everything with my scratch start setup and the stickmate. If I were going to build this again, I would make the pieces that hole the "side rollers" way longer and put more holes in them. Also, I would run two staggered rows of holes instead of one main one. Anyway, just wanted to share these videos, hope you all enjoy them and that this post finds you well. Feedback is always welcome, especially on my tig welds. I wanna get better at that... [Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:That is pretty sweet.  How did you get that piece of steel back off of the roller after you were done?Jeff
Reply:Lanse,   I love your energy and drive.  Very upbeat and motivational.  And yes you will learn from your mistakes, too.  We all make 'em, thats how you learn.I will say, electrons are cheaper than steel. Its time to learn to use a CAD system...  I'd recommend Sketch-up, free from google.  Make your first model there, then ask yourself, what can go wrong, what improvements can I make?  Then throw away first model, create 2nd model.  Ask same questions again.  Then you are ready to burn some steel.  You wont catch all the problems using CAD, but its a faster, cheaper way to get there.  (paper and pencil will also work kinda, sorta, but doing it in sketch up makes you think about how each and every piece will fit together..)good luck... EEEhaw!
Reply:Lanse, If you look back at some of the ring roller posted on here in the past, you'll see that you need to have at least one roller to be ajustable with some sort of jack or crank so you can start out flat and keep ajusting until you get the size you need. Your setup will be difficult to start as you found out and it will only do one size until you change one roller height. Yours works, but it could work better.
Reply:"I can't believe that worked!" ha if i had a dime for every time I said that........Good job man keep up the good work.Miller Dynasty 200Millermatic 211Instagram?.... find me @ WELD_MEDIC
Reply:I really enjoy your videos. Really doesn't matter if it works, I just enjoy watching you try.Keep on truckin...Yakdung
Reply:Thanks guys!! [Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:I think you should look at the design a little bit, most ring rollers have a way of adjusting one or more of the rollers to change the radius of the rings. This will also let you put the stock in without bending it first. All iy needs is a cheep bottle jack and a little redesign. Other than that it looks great. I really enjoy watching all the videos you make for youtube.
Reply:Originally Posted by zipzitLanse,   I love your energy and drive.  Very upbeat and motivational.  And yes you will learn from your mistakes, too.  We all make 'em, thats how you learn.I will say, electrons are cheaper than steel. Its time to learn to use a CAD system...  I'd recommend Sketch-up, free from google.  Make your first model there, then ask yourself, what can go wrong, what improvements can I make?  Then throw away first model, create 2nd model.  Ask same questions again.  Then you are ready to burn some steel.  You wont catch all the problems using CAD, but its a faster, cheaper way to get there.  (paper and pencil will also work kinda, sorta, but doing it in sketch up makes you think about how each and every piece will fit together..)good luck... EEEhaw!
Reply:and congrats on the success..your gift of visualizing cant be taught..
Reply:Nice job!  I've learned alot from your videos, and your upbeat nature keeps the interest going.TA Arcmaster 300CM3XMT 304S22P12 suitcase feederX-Treme 12VSOptima pulserTA161SMaxstar 150STLHypertherm PM45OP setupStihl 020AVP, 039, 066 Magnum
Reply:Lanse you are an impressive young man.  I enjoy your videos and it appears you will go far in life.  You are doing very well wiith your welding skills.  Keep up the good work - you will be a fantastic weldor/fabricator in no time!Best of luck to you!ECAVE Still learnin'Lincoln AC225Lincoln 135SPHF ChopsawVictor O/ANumerous other items
Reply:We are not going to break a garage light doing this..........OH CRAP.And the "good enough" line, awesome.Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:Lanse, nice work, keep pluggin' away.  one question.  i saw a plasma cutter in the back ground of one of your videos, how come you didn't use that to make your pipe plugs?  you might have been able to make them closer to the desirable size.  keep at it.  i will be following the progress.Dave.