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A Bramblebush Workshop Project
Ring and tire rollers
Miscellaneous information from the ArtMetal mail list
compiled by Gene Olson
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| IÂ use a heavy duty slip roller to make rings with. Â This machine is capable of handling at least a 1/2" thick bar and so far I haven't pushed it to it's maximum capacity. Â I can roll at least 1/2" x 1 1/2" flat stock into a circle of any diameter. |
| This view shows the dual gearing system. Â The crank handle can be moved from the quick gear on top to the slower more powerful gear just below it. Â This is a heavy duty sheet metal roller by the way, in case it wasn't obvious. |
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| Here is a sample ring being rolled around into a complete circle by offsetting the ends as they meet.  There are gooves on the ends of the rollers near the gears.  These are configured for rounds and there is one squared off groove to roll up 1/2" angle iron  or a flange as well. |
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| To remove a competed circle or semi spiral from the roller you unlock the bearing housing at both ends. Then you lift the roller end and slip out the ring. |
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| Here is a finished ring that has been measured and chalked off for cutting. There is a flat on both ends when using this roller so you have to compensate for the excess. |
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| Another way to roll rings and make arcs is by using either a Hossfeld  or DiAcro bender.  In Project03 I'll show a few ways to use the Hossfeld bender to do this.
Chris Ray
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