DIY cement mixer,diy Mudmixer doing real job, R & D update #2

[@kdeez121]

Awww yeah, nice progress!

[@WeberMachineWorks]

Thanks

[@AircreteHarry]

Nice! Great machine, looking forward to the next version.

[@WeberMachineWorks]

Thanks! I'm working on it.

[@Z-Ack]

Genius and good consistent proper mix. Id buy one..

[@WeberMachineWorks]

Thanks.I am working on the next one , shooting for 50 eighty lbs bags per hour output.

[@holler2235]

Same here I would buy also

[@WeberMachineWorks]

@@holler2235 Thanks,I am working on the production higher output unit.

[@holler2235]

Sign me up too! Larger unit = more output

[@GENECARP]

Great job

[@WeberMachineWorks]

Thanks

[@precisioncomponentllc1820]

Nice job on making this!

[@WeberMachineWorks]

Thanks

[@MrInnovativeEnergy]

Been working on my design as well. Yours looks great!

[@WeberMachineWorks]

sounds cool Johnson,thanks. will be cool to see what you come up with.

[@KevinKimmich44024]

good job! your build and the mud mixer videos out there make me wonder if other configurations might have advantages. the hopper to the auger seems sensitive to rock sizes and maybe some binding from freak slivers of stone or whatever. seems like a good opportunity for somebody to build a better mousetrap. maybe some type of hybrid between the auger/hopper system and a traditional rotating barrel might work. the continuous feed aspect of the mud mixer is pretty great.

[@WeberMachineWorks]

Thanks.I have been think of some other configurations.I have a grate right above the auger to prevent and rocks or chunks that are too big from entering the auger and so far it has been reliable.It is a better mouse trap compared to the drum mixer.I used it today to pour some piers for my deck i am building.After I was done I was like I cant believe how good and fast and consistent this thing works.I don't see myself using the drum mixer much anymore.Always room for improvement though.Your hybrid idea is interesting,it sure has me thinking. Thanks again.

[@KevinKimmich44024]

@@WeberMachineWorks I might give it a try myself. I was imagining the hopper vibration feeding onto a chute to a large diameter pipe with paddles where the water and concrete mix would happen then feed to a chute.... But all that gets more complicated than the auger. The auger has a lot of advantages in terms of simplicity--since you added the screen you eliminated much of the potential for jams. it's inspiring to see other people put their ideas into action and actually use it--whoever mentioned the PTO drive concept was onto something too. Anyway, thanks for the cool videos.

[@WeberMachineWorks]

@@KevinKimmich44024 Yeah the auger is simple and effective.I made a video show how to make an auger.And yeah i am going to work on a PTO drive one,I think that is a great idea from one of my viewers.For a bigger higher out put machine.Thanks I will keep them coming.

[@jhippl]

very cool, if you make a larger one with a 4 or 5 in pipe and have to hook up to a pto on a tractor you'll be able to sell tons of them.

[@WeberMachineWorks]

Thank you.That is a great idea my friend. I appreciate your input.

[@jhippl]

@@WeberMachineWorks if you do go that route id call the local concrete plant and see if they sell dry premix because bagged wont be able to keep up.

[@WeberMachineWorks]

@@jhippl Another great idea. I will make that call and see about that. I was thinking of making my own machine that precisely fed all the raw materials into a premixer machine that fed into the mixing machine. Thanks

[@lastfrontier6536]

Or, instead of increasing the auger/tube diameter, reduce the auger sprocket diameter. Your chain takes power from the smaller diameter drill and trades speed for torque on the larger diameter auger sprocket. Unless you really need that extra torque, you're just wasting the lost speed. If you do need the torque, then a larger diameter chute will also need a more powerful motor (drill) or a bigger sprocket to gear down further and thus run even slower.

[@WeberMachineWorks]

Hello,thanks for your comment.I think you are absolutely right.I did figure out that I did not have the mixer motor in the fastest speed as it has a two speed gear box.That did increase output. And had to increase the water to meet the increased output.Maybe like 30 to 40 eighty pound bags per hour now.Did 60 bags nonstop no problem the last pour I did. You definitely need some good torque. I will try a smaller sprocket on the out put shaft next pour and I have concrete pad to pour behind my shop soon.And we will see if the motor can do it.

[@lastfrontier6536]

@WeberMachineWorks I can't wait to see that video!

[@WeberMachineWorks]

@@lastfrontier6536 In the works.

[@nestorini806]

🫡 interesting cement mixing machine

[@stealthassasin1day291]

Nice. I think a bigger one would be great for 2+ people but the original mud mixer was likely designed to be able to use with just one person thus the 3" output but I think cuz your auger is an inch smaller than the pipe its not pushing enough volume so maybe try to increase the auger size just below 3" and see how the output is first & also maybe widen the intake in the bin. The oem mud mixer mixes pretty fast for one person in my opinion from watching videos. Anyways GL on your next build.

[@WeberMachineWorks]

Thanks for you comment.I will give both a try. And we will see.

[@ryteulopki8069]

If you are looking for convenience - order cement truck If you are looking for low cost - get your cement and aggregates and use cement mixer or for smaller projects mix it by hand! But of you looking for YT content - build ready-mix-mixer out of junk :D

[@WeberMachineWorks]

Sure I would also say to order a cement truck when ever possible,but when you cant for what ever reason this is another option if you don't want to deal with mixing and measuring the separate ingredients .This was a test to see if I could make this type of cement mixer with what I had laying around .Next one will be scaled up .

[@SpaceCrete]

That is a bag breaker!

[@WeberMachineWorks]

Thanks,on the first trial run I had to wrestle with the bag too much.I figured to hell with that, you already have enough to wrestle with trying to build things.

[@WeberMachineWorks]

I have watch almost all your videos before. Really incredible stuff you have figured out.

[@SpaceCrete]

@@WeberMachineWorks Where are you located?

[@WeberMachineWorks]

@@SpaceCrete Moundsville WV

[@SpaceCrete]

@@WeberMachineWorks Thanks! I was thinking in terms of possible collaboration, but I am over in CA.

[@Z-Ack]

I dont think you really need that midevil spike hand poker there.. just a little wavy thin piece of metal will cut a bag in two. Maybe 2 spikes at most.. i could forsee the loader getting a little winded and drop a mitt on it and have a bad day..

[@WeberMachineWorks]

Thanks, I appreciate your input.I tried a semi sharpened thin wavy piece and had to wrestle with the bag a little most of the time.I didn't want to wrestle any with the bag especially when you start getting tired.Maybe I went a little too aggressive,but man did it solve that problem. Perforating the bag just right is the key. Medieval spikes,I hadn't thought of that. That is going to crack me up for a while. Good one.😃

[@bobdirt]

👌👍

[@WeberMachineWorks]

Thanks Bob

[@AnnaCentauri]

hard slump, none of that rookie runny stuff

[@WeberMachineWorks]

Right,glad you noticed that.Thanks After all the work of doing a concrete job we want it to hold up and last.

[@dougwolfe7637]

Snowblower shear pin with snap pin….

[@WeberMachineWorks]

thanks i will pick one up

[@greb3212]

I was going to suggest clevis and hitch pin, but the shear pin is a better idea.

[@WeberMachineWorks]

@@greb3212 Thanks for you input.

[@flyhigh5056]

Needs to do 1yd/hr

[@WeberMachineWorks]

The next one in the works will do 1 yd/ hr. Video on that coming up soon. This one was just to show myself that I could actually build this kind of machine and truly understand to working concepts,using the things I already had laying around.Please subscribe and I will show you some cool stuff.Thank for you input.

[@shaz024]

@@WeberMachineWorksexcited for this!!

[@WeberMachineWorks]

@@shaz024 Glad to hear. The gears are turning in my shop. Stay tuned.

[@kenethsoberano]

Sakrete quality is poor. We've been finding whole pork rib "bones" in the mix. They look like bones from a pork babyback rib. Totally clogs up the Mud Mixer or breaks the auger pin.