Making A Machine That Makes Homemade Corrugated Iron (A New Type!)

Well it's taken a while but here is my latest invention - a machine that makes corrugated iron. It doesn't look like normal C.I. - because it's designed to be curved later.
The machine is made from dies and cogs and sprockets and bearings and spindles - and it works! I am very relieved. In fact it doesn't need too much pressure to work, so I can operate it by hand and it's all mechanical. The next step is well advanced - to extend the machine so it will roll the sheets into curves. All quite exciting, really : - )
Here's the cnc plasma cutter - xtremeplasma.e... - tell Rob I sent you!
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[@dozer1642]

I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I love your content.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thank you, Dozer

[@fixt100]

@@WayOutWestx2 your answer is a 4 roll layout seen here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3evfn5ogpWprLM

[@jammasterjay]

Solving problems with limited tools shows the genius of a person. Well done sir!

[@mikakorhonen5715]

Last time I saw similar machine live it had cost 10 million euro.

[@johndenison5245]

I have only recently found your channel, its inspirational, thank you for producing them. On a sadder note, I just learnt of the loss of your son, I hope you are coping OK, it can't be easy.

[@luiselias1887]

My favorite part is when you say that every home needs a plasma cutter Awesome dude.

[@AddictedtoProjects]

Ingenious design. I love how you try to reverse engineer these processes and re-iterate over multiple prototypes until you find one that works just the way it ought. Many people don't understand the amount of work and thinking that goes into that sort of process. I don my hat to you. Well done!

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thank you. That's a kind way of putting it. Many would say I'm trying to re-invent the wheel for no reason. But it's all so interesting.

[@georgeowen2083]

I can’t imagine what you are going through with the loss of your son. You have my deepest sympathy’s..

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thank you, George.

[@BrassLock]

I really like your "thinking aloud creativity", explaining the steps to successfully getting closer and closer to the desired shape.

[@keithpatterson690]

Oo

[@mcgheestrees5030]

My condolences to you and your family sorry for you loss

[@godbluffvdgg]

I heard you mention your son...it's brutal to lose someone so close to the heart, you lose a piece of yourself...You're doing right to concentrate on projects...I like to devote what I'm doing to the one I've lost...It makes you smile to channel the love into the project...:)...Health and healing to you and yours...

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thank you Rob. And to you.

[@howardbeye2856]

My condolences to you both over the loss of your son. My goodness, shattering. Staying busy can help. I am inspired by your hard work and ingenuity.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thank you, Howard.

[@robnicolson2747]

So sorry for your loss I can't imagine how hard it must be for you and your wife. I love your videos, your genius and practical skills sadly rare talents. It's amazing to see you and your wife work together truly inspirational.

[@peppermann]

Brilliant. My wife loves your soft spoken voice and amazing contraptions as much as I do.

[@jiwbink]

JUST FOUND YOUR CHANNEL NOT LONG AGO,LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!! A MAN WITH THE INGENUITY AND KNOWLEDGE THAT YOU OBVIOUSLY POSSESS SHOULD HAVE DOZENS OF PATENTS. OR NOT. ITS GREAT THAT YOU DONT STOP WHEN FACED WITH ISSUES! VERY INSPIRATIONAL!!

[@donleondevillafana7615]

Tim, it's a really great idea to keep yourself Busy, recently my grandma died and i had a crippling depression, but woodworking and History helped me a lot Greetings from Mexico

[@WayOutWestx2]

Yes, putting things in perspective with history is very helpful for me too. Take care.

[@jasonpatterson8091]

Some days busy and sane is the best you can do Tim. :-)

[@tjkoker]

My sincerest sympathies on the loss of your son. No parent should ever have to endure such a tragedy. On a brighter note, the amount of patience and drive you show in the design of your latest machine is amazing. You should be very proud of this accomplishment. Cheers.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thank you, Tjkoker.

[@cuttersgoose]

Well done! Would love to see your homestead and beautiful country. So sorry to hear of your loss.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thank you, s d

[@BoydWaters]

Building things, learning things is my favorite therapy. You have taken it to the next level: sharing your experience. I am grateful. Thanks! ❤️

[@johnschuster9192]

You're the man..If you stick to it you will make corrugated steel panels..The best kind is snap lock.There are no screws showing but on the outside corner finish ell metal..So roll on you smart Irish gentleman! Thanks for sharing !

[@anythingreplay]

The shop is like a playground for Tim 🙂

[@jmyers9853]

its a hospital for the mind and hand

[@WayneCarolan]

Tin Tim. You are a legend among us mere mortals. I get excited before watching your workshop videos. I burnt the whole back of my hand pretty bad with burning grease and it just won’t heal. I know you are mourning your son which I can only imagine what you’re going through but let it be known you have given me strength to keep going. I can’t really do anything physically as my hand is knackered but your progress and determination is epic. Thank you for been you.

[@09conrado]

honey helps, doesn't it Tim?

[@WayOutWestx2]

Oh man! That sounds bad. Yes, honey is brilliant - but only with infections (and it has to be top quality honey too). Hope you find a way soon.

[@emmanuelraj...]

Eagerly waiting to see how to deal with the iron curving away. It will be a revolution amongst DIYers if we understand the full process of making a level (or straight) homemade corrugated iron sheets. Many thanks for the invention.

[@petermeiner3574]

Please Tim, tell it to my Wife: Every Home needs a CNC-Plasmacutter!

[@WayOutWestx2]

Dear Peter's wife, I understand your home is not quite complete yet. If you were to allow a small additional expenditure in the workshop, I'm sure Peter will repay you handsomely.

[@sharonlong8969]

@@WayOutWestx2 Okay, now tell my husband I need one too!

[@davidprentice5442]

Make one. I did

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear@@sharonlong8969 LOL 👍👌👏 Best regards luck and health to you both.

[@sharonlong8969]

@@Chr.U.Cas1622 Thank you! What a wonderful thing to say! All the best to you and good health and good luck!

[@thornwarbler]

Bloody superb bit of work there mate ................Fantastic, thanks for the film.

[@1974UTuber]

Came across your video by accident. Love the simplicity of your design and the end product. Sorry to hear about your son. I completely understand the burying yourself in a project or your work to cope with loss. Thats exactly what I do too. Keep up the projects and the vodeos. Subscribed

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thank you.

[@racheldavis5229]

Tim, you are one of the most brilliant people I've seen. I just can't believe the amazing things you make out of ordinary stuff and bits.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Ah, now. If I was smart I would have chosen an easier project : - )

[@adolfojg1]

It looks like metal roofing material, which is brilliant!

[@summerwood619]

I have said it before and say it again, Tim you are a genius,

[@WayOutWestx2]

If only!

[@ulbuilder]

Long ago I was a foreman at a cold rolling factory that made angle iron, c-channel and corrugated roofing. Bending from the center is correct but each bend should be slowly formed over a few set of rollers not a single set of rollers. The most important aspect is increasing the diameter of the rollers so the metal is stretched between each set of rollers. The stretching helps reduce the buckling and curving. If I remember correctly the rollers increased in diameter by about 0.09 inch between each station. The very last set of rollers did not change the shape but would be moved up or down, on one or both sides, to flatten the sheet as it exited.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thank you - very interesting. I'm assuming you were forming much deeper shapes than I am though. I may have to put intermediate sets in between, but so far it's working quite well.

[@farminglifeaustralia6716]

We are on a farm in Far North Queensland Australia Just found your channel like you we are always making something. John

[@WayOutWestx2]

Hi John. Yes, we live in a golden age of materials - it would be churlish to ignore them, wouldn't it?

[@farminglifeaustralia6716]

@@WayOutWestx2 Yes and lots of nice tools nowadays. John

[@mastergeebo]

Your ingenuity never ceases to amaze.

[@tiitsaul9036]

I’m glad to see you are not giving up.

[@mikeeagle2653]

Sorry for your loss. Keep up the good work.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thanks, Mike.

[@verkauf9310]

I am very impressed 👌 Watching from South Africa

[@slateramalgamated7620]

This is incredible. I'm willing to bet this does not look a whole lot different from what people who were developing rolling Mills hundreds of years ago did. From fighting material, to having to try tens of styles.

[@MNJay1]

I worked at a corragating steel manufacturing facility years ago. There were hard rubber roller wheels in various places, top and bottom to keep even pressure. That was for curvature. The crease rollers were gradual. All at once, but increasing in depth as it went. Otherwise, yours look really good. I would use it. The curved ones can be collared together to make culverts, for under driveways. Or small quonset hut pieces.

[@Nighthawkinlight]

Excellent work. My barn siding has similar corrugations, but perhaps deeper than you would like for rolling.

[@richardball9724]

Awsome to see a youtube legend like yourself on wayoutwests channel

[@WayOutWestx2]

Aha! we are very limited here in our options though

[@spinaway]

Hats off to the Men and women in sheds all around the world.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Exactly.

[@johnhamilton286]

I ran a roll forming machine for years. One of the things you need to do is redesign the machine to where you can change the gap between the lower and uper rolls by thousandths. Being able to control your gap will greatly reduce a lot of your problems. Also you need something to change your camber. Usually a die in the finished form of the steal that you can twist left or right. Good luck.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thanks John. I don't know about the camber, but I have made it so I can alter the gap using shims. It's fiddly but possible. I'm hoping when it's set up it won't need altering.

[@liamgraves5973]

Hello. I left some comments(2 months ago) re the roll forming of corrugated iron in your part 2 video. I was involved in running a small operation that manufactured the corrugated iron. You may find them helpful. Great effort and determination. Well done

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thank you Liam. Yes a lot of comments came in on that one too. I read them all - sorry if I didn't respond to yours. I've learned a huge amount from my experiments and from people's comments and if you watch the next one you'll see that between us all I may have got quite close.

[@elmerfparaguya9888]

I saw this post and showed it to My landlord, out of joy he told me not to pay house rent for the rest of the year. I'm so happy, thank you so much for sharing this post

[@WayOutWestx2]

Ha! If it's true then you have a great landlord : - )

[@danutplesu3352]

That track system is the most brilliant thing I've seen on YT so far. Love from Romania!

[@WayOutWestx2]

Aw, thanks, Danut!

[@vintagestuffguy1998]

That is phenomenal. Amazing work and such ingenuity - looking forward to seeing the next stage

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thanks!

[@rajnishkumarprasher7724]

Amazing

[@rajnishkumarprasher7724]

At what thickness it can be used

[@JamesYoung61]

I love the way that you have continued to pursue your corrugated iron project, when you first started I did a Google search for hand powered corrugated iron rollers and they only show up in museums and last one I saw was in NZ.

[@WayOutWestx2]

I hope to change that soon : - )

[@colmseoighe]

tim you show such persaverance

[@metrologic5000]

Very nicely done. You have a natural talent for problem solving. Keep up the great work and videos.

[@bearaclive]

Witnessing your meanderings through this particular process remains fascinating, Tim, seeing your ingenious thoughts becoming reality. I can totally understand your current need to stay focused on the project, and it's now coming to fruition. A success. (By the way I loved it at 4.08 to 4.16 when you're saying 'sane and distracted' - so distracted, in fact that you miss the donkey eating its way out of the barn!)

[@WayOutWestx2]

If he's not eating his way out then he's eating his way in - as long as he's happy : - )

[@motalebmanreddy8593]

Am from Mauritius, I admire your perseverance and hard work, keep it up.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thanks, Motaleb : - )

[@beshkodiak]

Oh, yes. That cnc plasma cutter is quite the useful tool. I'll have to wait a little longer for mine. After all, the lady of the house approved the milling machine willingly enough, but lets not push it. Your process and development are brilliant! Subscribed.

[@normanboyes4983]

Absolutely Brilliant Tim.👍

[@steveodeal1921]

I love your video's, Just started this weekend. You are a sharp character, even though you claim to be so humble in this all. Thank you!

[@calicodan1556]

I'm honestly loving this journey you're on, can't get enough of hearing how you're getting on!

[@BrainStormAcres]

We love watching your projects! You are an inspiration to all of us who are trying to figure out how to make something, or make something work. Can’t wait for the next installment! And yes, I have CNC envy.

[@jimmyfavereau]

its nice to see you and your 'rib' building your visions together.. and yes to the plasma cutter : ) if you can find some used treadmills in your area , you may find a very powerful motor for your creations :D sorry for your lose sir.. peace and blessings to you both

[@raraavis7782]

Human ingenuity at its finest 👏👏👏

[@Mrsstick07]

I'm so impressed with you ingenuity. Well done you. X

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thank you, Adella : - )

[@agentbertram4769]

Well done Tim. I am seriously impressed.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thank you, AB

[@recklessroges]

Its so versatile! You can use it for housing animals or for covering insulation on buildings or as a roofing material.

[@sharonlong8969]

You see? That brain is like the energizer bunny, it keeps going and going and going..........! Well thought out! I can't wait to see the next installment, Tim.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thanks, Sharon!

[@gorentlamanoharmanohar1779]

Great Video.. Which inspired our team.. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. Even we don't have resources we has to create them & continue our journey to achieve our destiny..

[@laserfalcon]

Love your engineering talent. Also,. Im telling the wife every house needs a plasma cutter a im sure she will approve.

[@annekelive]

Thanks for sharing your designs challenges. I found it interesting and Just like Edison said- “I didn't fail. I just found 2,000 ways not to make a lightbulb; I only needed to find one way to make it work.”

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thanks, Anneke. That only works in hindsight - if you've succeeded. Lots of my projects just fade away for lack of money : - (

[@rodyates2669]

Now I will have an interesting topic to discuss at dinner tonight! She is sure to be impressed!

[@JakeJemas]

Love it Tim! Always wonderful to see you work through these ideas

[@springwoodcottage4248]

Bravo! Outstanding recovery of your idea and progress in making it. Hope that soon your corrugated buildings will be found all about the Emerald Isle. Thanks for sharing!

[@WayOutWestx2]

Well now, one step at a time. I haven't made one yet. But maybe one day..!

[@goldmagnet9013]

Well done Tim, and well worked out. Bumped into Sandra a while back in Bantry market with my wife and son, wanted to talk much more but it was a bad time/too soon. I love your problem solving and I am riveted to this project, you motivate me to proceed with some of my more ambitious projects... Top Job !

[@WayOutWestx2]

We'll chat one day - although I'm still avoiding town if I can : - )

[@spinaway]

Well done Tim, i love the ingenuity .

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thanks, Jimmy!

[@MrSpot41]

You Sir...are one industrious and very clever cookie.!. Thanks for posting.

[@jimmcasas95]

Looks neat. Probably set height adjustment on the middle roller to flex it opposite of the natural curve it develops. Facilities that make corrugated steel have multiple dies set at alternating heights. This works as a straightener flexing the steel back and forth until it's settled and straight. It's just a suggestion if you ever feel like trying. Maybe even some transition plates. Above and below the die entrances of the die to help catch and guide the steel into the next die.

[@dfabeagle718]

Dang... I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Good job thinking this through and pushing through the struggle of life too. Looking at tight radius stock tanks (water troughs) here in the U.S. , they are only ribbed in one direction. I believe you are well on your way.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thank you, Beagle. I hope so.

[@busgeeth-ilemaurice6642]

Bravo Tim.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thanks, Loe : - )

[@harrylawrence5300]

I really enjoyed this video. Keep up the great work

[@Teresasblaze]

Amazed every time at your thought process.

[@centaurus777]

Sorry for the loss of your son. Nice work on the projects.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thank you Centaurus

[@danielzoppellini5635]

Tim, you are indeed a very clever man! Glad to see that you’re both still ticking along. Love the content and narrative as usual x

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thanks, Daniel. Yes, plodding along..

[@lemmetellyousomething679]

Lemme tell you something ! It's my first time here and your hard work really impressed me 👍👍👍

[@scaletownmodels]

That's completely impressive. Great bit of bodging there.

[@tezzasbigbuz3933]

These are talents that should never die out

[@1godfray]

It's just incredible !!

[@Robc509]

Love it, so pleased you are still at it, thought the last video would be the last :) looking forward to the next. Keep up the good work!

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

WOW, simply fantastic! Unbelievable effort was necessary and it's ingeniously well done. Congrats! Thanks a lot for making taping editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thank you, C.C!

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear@@WayOutWestx2guy Thank you for answering. 2) You are welcome. You definitely deserve the praising! Sincerely yours.

[@kevintulak9987]

I wish I had your machining skills, looking forward to seeing the continued evolution. Thanks for sharing.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Really, I just have some drawing skills - the rest is an angle grinder : - )

[@paulreinhardt6052]

@@WayOutWestx2 This is a hilariously modest comment. I get an unexpected amount of joy every time you publish a new video!

[@willdonaldson1804]

Brilliant Tim

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thanks, Will : - )

[@jimbotheassclown]

The old saying idle hands are the devil's playground Religion aside is pretty good advice . Staying busy help keeps the darkness at bay . Keep it going until you're done with it .

[@kranzonguam]

Amen!

[@alanm3438]

That is great but it sure looks like a lot of work. You put a lot of thinking and effort in this. I hope your wife is understanding.

[@geradosaucedo1615]

Muy bien invento lo felicito animo saludos desde Texas usa

[@venenareligioest410]

Ingenious! Sincere condolences upon the loss of your son.

[@gintown-woodworks5376]

Take care after such an loss. Great result btw matey

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thank you, GTWW : - )

[@dunzytech4719]

Love the inspiration, followed through your last videos and am happy you didn't give up♥️♥️♥️

[@bertdavis7456]

Sir - You will have better luck using STEEL rather than IRON. There is a huge difference between the two metals. Steel is much more malleable.

[@mikefromwa]

Thumbs up from here in the United States!

[@geraldinewillis5926]

I have really enjoyed this project Tim, what an intelligent man you are

[@DP80s]

Bloody amazing

[@robberntson8934]

although the bumps are a little shallow this looks like the building steel that we buy here in N America.

[@argentvixen]

that's just what I was thinking

[@gordonloessl2822]

Ya. It's roofing sheets.

[@theSam91]

Can't roll that corrugated iron into a bend? Invent your own corrugated iron! Fantastic stuff, I've enjoyed watching your journey with this.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thanks, Sam. A long slow journey, but we're getting there..

[@mikereid2865]

A real cliffhanger. I reckon you're gonna have a success on your hands. Good luck.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thanks, Mike!

[@karte2626]

Congratulations!!! Good job!!!

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thank you!

[@flatlinesup]

Excellent work. Looking forward to new installments!

[@cchurch5037]

Tim you have forever changed how I look at my (corrugated iron) roof and chicken coop 😆 - each time a new “episode” pops up on KZbin I actually chuckle out loud. Amazing stuff 👍

[@WayOutWestx2]

I feel the same about C.I. - perhaps it deserves an appreciation society : - )

[@cchurch5037]

Way Out West Blow-in blog I shall commence drafting the Articles for the C.I Society 😉

[@johnthomas5166]

Very clever!

[@timcent7199]

Sorry for your loss mate. To straighten out the sheet can you add a copy of the last roller set and offset the position of the top and bottom to bend it ever so slightly in the opposite direction? You would bend it the exact amount it was curved.