Willy Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I finally got started covering my vac cart with sheet metal. I not much of a tin bender,but I never let ignorance stop me. [img]/club2/attach/Willy/DCP00967.JPG[/img] [img]/club2/attach/Willy/DCP00968.JPG[/img] I made a vent in the top,I used 1/4" mesh with apiece of window screen in between.I had some alum.channel I placed inside so I could slip the screen in and take it out to clean. [img]/club2/attach/Willy/DCP00971.JPG[/img] [img]/club2/attach/Willy/DCP00972.JPG[/img] I got the front end on and installed a hide em stripe around the edge to cover the sharp edges. [img]/club2/attach/Willy/DCP00974.JPG[/img] Getting ready to cover the back door,I don't like those round corners. [img]/club2/attach/Willy/DCP00975.JPG[/img] [img]/club2/attach/Willy/DCP00978.JPG[/img] All most done I still have to install the latches,and put a collar in the opening for the hose and trim a bunch of bolts hanging down inside. I'll have to check it out to see if I have enough exhaust air vent if not I have a door ready to put in the back door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-B Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 I think that looks excellant hey. Good job. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastPaul Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Looks very nice Willy. Looks like you have more than stock air flow for a vent, it should work fine. There is some debate on the air flow theory, I bought a brand new cover for mine (to much $$$) I like your idea, looks like it will last a lot longer than the stock cloth cover and you can paint it too, Just not green :Y. What did you make your vent from? Willy here's the post with some of the screen size theory debate. I want to do a test on this subject in the fall http://www.simpletractors.com/club2/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=70472 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmonkey Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 A fine fabrication job, looks like it will last a long time. JH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCD Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Here is the rear gate on my Vac cart, it is ¼" mesh, no problem with air flow and you can see at a glance how full it is. It realy packs the leaves in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tec2484 Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Nice looking work Willy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacey Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Very nice work, and pics! Looks like it will work great. I was using my Genuine Simplicity Garden Cart yesterday to haul soil. It is so nice to be able to completely dump that soil exactly where it is needed. Love that design! Tacey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted March 24, 2007 Author Share Posted March 24, 2007 Thanks for the comments. Maynard, I can see the advantage of the rear screen, but it's quit dusty where I'm at, and maybe if this works I won't have to eat quite so much of it. Paul, in the vent I took 1'4" wire mesh and sandwiched a window screen in between. I put 1/4 x 1"extruded alum around the top of the opening using a sealer under it to try to keep the rain, etc out. So far I have about $53.00 in the project,not counting the pop rivets I already had and about three 10 Hr days. I figure maybe another eight Hrs should do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4xbill Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Nice Work! Only $53?? Who'd you steal the sheet metal from?:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayS Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Very nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Cool looking job. I like the round corners on top, but, I didn't have to bear the pain of making the front and back to fit 'emsm02. Is the framework conduit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted March 25, 2007 Author Share Posted March 25, 2007 Hi Marty The framework is the original tubing that was already on it,I just added the sheet metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted March 28, 2007 Author Share Posted March 28, 2007 I finily finished my lawn vac project. I used a stove pipe to hook the exaust hose to the cart. [img]/club2/attach/Willy/DCP00985.JPG[/img] And suit case fasteners to hold it togather, it also makes it easer to unsnap the hose to dump. [img]/club2/attach/Willy/DCP00983.JPG[/img] Here a picture of it running at about half throttle. The vent only blows open about 2" and works fine [img]/club2/attach/Willy/DCP00986.JPG[/img] I used it tuesday for about three hours,to pick up the little pine needles,and pine cones left from our ice storm,it was quit a mess it cleaned them up just like it should. [img]/club2/attach/Willy/DCP00987.JPG[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastPaul Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Very nice Willy!! I really like the suitcase lock idea .I never dump mine cause it's to much of a pain to undo the hose .You did a very nice quality A 1 job !! The best Idea on the cover delema I've seen yet, Cool :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmonkey Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Great craftsmanship. JH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Great project. And, successful operation is proof of good design and workmanship. ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comet66 Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Very nice work, neat idea on the vent!! Thanks for sharing it with us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 "And suit case fasteners to hold it togather, it also makes it easer to unsnap the hose to dump" Love the creative thinking there. Matter of fact, that entire hookup looks like it should work real slick. Sure did a nice job cleaning up the yard, gonna find me one of those up here someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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