Gravel screener build

[mcl fabrication]

I've began working on a gravel sifting/screener. I don't have plans or specs or have ever seen one up close. I'm building with pictures, videos and any information I can find on company website.
I am also wrestling with the idea of having it on a stationary base or on a trailer for mobility.
Since this will be my second screener build I'm attempting to do something a bit more challenging. The first one was an attempt on making a bar separator and wound up with a vibrating screen.
So here is what I have so far. And PLEASE If you have any ideas or have made one or have up close pictures please don't be shy and reply.http://

[pumptech]

Looks great MCL ,looks like it going to work great ,bet it took some time to cut out the pvc ,how did you attach the expanded metal to the inside
keep up the great work

[mcl fabrication]

Thanks PUMPTECH. I drilled pilot holes and cut the PVC with a jig saw, I used a downward facing blade so I can see the lines as I cut. It was doing the measurement and making straight lines on a round object that took the most time.
I will be posting some pics of the inside and show how I got the screens fastened in.

[jeffgp]

nice start to it .... cant wait to see more finished pictures

[Stuff]

seeing that pipe gives me an idea. in the water well drilling industry they have machines to slot casing. I wonder if I can get one of the guys to take some 7 or 8" casing and cut 4 large "slot" windows in the section.... might work, might not.... hmm.

[mcl fabrication]

Originally Posted by Stuff

seeing that pipe gives me an idea. in the water well drilling industry they have machines to slot casing. I wonder if I can get one of the guys to take some 7 or 8" casing and cut 4 large "slot" windows in the section.... might work, might not.... hmm.

From what info I've been getting any pipe will work. Just remember the heavier the pipe the stronger there geared motor has to be that is turning it.
Ideally I was getting that a semi truck exhaust pipe would be best, on that thought since BIGFORD is the only trucker I know in my reach I'm going to ask him if he has any old exhaust pipe around him. might get lucky.

[rccrazy523]

Hi if you need pipe let me know I have to my availability just about any size pipe you want

[Northern Farmer]

Just watched this video and thought of your build!
http://youtu.be/_q9qrSOt09E

[RCP57]

I think a lot of guys are using air and oil filter screens for trommels. Works well and very cheap if you know a place to get them used.

[Northern Farmer]

That's a good idea

[bigford]

no pipe and we just tossed 4 w900 air filters out. but im in brooklyn
every day i can meet up with rccrazy and grab the pipe for you..

[mcl fabrication]

Originally Posted by rccrazy523

Hi if you need pipe let me know I have to my availability just about any size pipe you want

Thanks man If you have any 5 or 6 inch pipe close to 30 inches long would be dynamite, any old air filter would be good as well good for the screen.

[mcl fabrication]

Originally Posted by bigford

no pipe and we just tossed 4 w900 air filters out. but im in brooklyn
every day i can meet up with rccrazy and grab the pipe for you..

Thanks BIGFORD for looking out. I appreciate what your doing.

[rccrazy523]

I have that size pipe Pvc or steel ? And I will get you the mesh from the air cleaners no problem

[mcl fabrication]

Originally Posted by rccrazy523

I have that size pipe Pvc or steel ? And I will get you the mesh from the air cleaners no problem

I would say steel, it should have a more authentic look some what when I'm done. OH the thinner the pipe the better. Thanks

[Lil Giants]

This is the outer mesh from an air cleaner that I use in my 275 MF tractor, measures close to 5 inches diameter. The ends are made from oak.

The tube in the background I can't remember where I got that from, the diameter a bit smaller, closer to 4 inches. The holes are much too small for screening dirt, be a good tube for sifting pit run to get sandblast sand quality.

[mcl fabrication]

Here are some more photo's of the project. I have a 4" PVC pipe with cut out sections for the screens. Two 4" reducing couplings and a 4" end cap. And three different size screens.

[mcl fabrication]

Here I'm getting the center of the end cap. I also use those lines for a reference when cutting out the ports for the large debris. The center of the cap will hold the shaft for turning.

http://

[mcl fabrication]

Now to cut the ports on the end cap with the reducing coupling. I drilled pilot holes to make it easier.

[mcl fabrication]

I use Tamiya screws and nuts to hold them together.

http://