[TheForge] Ring Rollers was harbor freight

Fri Nov 22 23:03:03 2002

For those interested in a tire roller, I see there is one listed in the
latest Anvil's Ring for $275.

Walt
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>> From: "P. McComb" <[email protected]>
>> Date: 2002/11/19 Tue AM 11:00:02 EST
>> To: <[email protected]>
>> Subject: RE: Re: [TheForge] harbor freight
>>
>> Original Message
>> vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv
>> I have to go along with Dan. I have had a Shop Outfitters bender for
>> something like 6 years and only just recently mounted it when I have a
bunch
>> of repetitive bends to make. The "machine" that I would really value
would
>> be a good old fashioned tire roller. You know, the ones used to roll the
>> iron bands for wagon wheels. Shop Outfitter's ring roller is too wimpy in
my
>> estimation, especially for the $700 they ask for it. I am seriously
looking
>> at buying a ring roller from Australia!!! I found a nice heavy duty unit
>> that is fairly affordable including shipping!!!
>> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>> Have you tried the Moscow Carriage Company?  They sell tire roller, I've
>> included the web page and description from their site.  How does this
price
>> compare to the Ausie price?  If the Ausies are cheaper, where do the rest
of
>> us buy them!!!!
>>
>>
>> http://www.palouse.net/mcctwigg/equiphot.htm
>>
>> The basic tire roller will roll tires up to 1/2" by 4" flat without too
much
>> effort. If you want to be able to roll rings for hubs, i.e.. diameters
down
>> to 4", then order the add-on ring rollers. If you will be rolling stock
>> heavier than 1/2" by 4", I recommend you order your roller with a gear
>> reduction and jack shaft. Basic roller, $800. Ring rollers, $50. Gear
>> reduction and jack shaft, $100.
>>
>>
>> Paul McComb
>> Fat Raccoon Forge
>> London, Ontario
>> [email protected]
>>
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