Wheel Balancer and Bead Breaker

[mike1180]

PS..Wardie made it to his 1,000 post

and a pink toaster!!

 

[berryman]

That is awsome...great work man! I want one.

 

[chadhuskey]

im so stoked about this! you guys rock!
im gonna build one next week

so thanks for posting!

i have one question what kind of spoons do you guys use?
i would prefer part numbers etc... as im gonna buy some as soon as i figure out what i want
i have polished wheels and hope to not harm them
thanks again
-chad

chadhuskey1@hotmail.com

 

[BATTMAN]

Where did you get the bearings for the balancer?

 

[trekfuel]

Where did you get the bearings for the balancer?

Daughter boy friend is a Down hill Skateboard racer...

 

[trekfuel]

im so stoked about this! you guys rock!
im gonna build one next week

so thanks for posting!

i have one question what kind of spoons do you guys use?
i would prefer part numbers etc... as im gonna buy some as soon as i figure out what i want
i have polished wheels and hope to not harm them
thanks again
-chad

chadhuskey1@hotmail.com

Just use cheap habour frieght or Princess auto spoons.
I use a peice of 1/2 inch hose cut down one side and slipped over the rim to protect it. works well.
use the blocks of hardwood to keep the bead at the wheel center {other side} while using spoons to flip beads over.

 

[trekfuel]

spray bottle with strong mixture of dish soap and water,

 

[trekfuel]

few more

 

[trekfuel]

tire season.

 

[Catch me if you can!]

Trying to save money on maintenance this year so i made a Wheel Balancer.
Most of the parts were donated.

The main frame is made of Unistrut. Is used mostly for electrical installations.
It is a very versatile system.

The mandrel is 1/2 drill rod and Nylon cones.

I am planning a changer next.

Trekfuel were did you get the parts to build the balancer, I have to to tell you that is nice good job!!