Here are photos of one I made about ten years ago. The big red warnings are there for legal purposes, I didn't want a lawsuit if someone cuts their leg off.
http://www.starship-enterprises.net/Papercrete/Barrel%20Mixer/Barrel%20Mixer.html
With the large blade I had trouble getting the engine to start, so I replaced the engine with a 1hp electric motor and cut the blade in half, crossed it and welded it, ending up with a 9" cross. I ground the blades to a curved leading edge, and welded on a couple of tabs on the trailing edge to cause more agitation. This was a big improvement, starts with the flip of a switch and the smaller blades don't require as much torque. None of this is shown on the web page, never got tuits to update it. Hey, it has only been ten years, I'll get a round tuit.
spaceman All opinions expressed or implied are subject to change without notice upon receipt of new information.On 8/15/2011 5:48 PM, ken winston caine wrote:
Can anyone point me to instructions for building a simple electric-motor or gas-motor driven papercrete mixer that would mount over 55 gallon drums and that could be moved from drum to drum? And pointers about what to avoid if building such an animal? I'm about to give up on making the tow-behind mixer happen right away. Maybe next spring. Thanks, ken
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