Plate Compactor - WHY RENT?? BUILD YOUR OWN!!!

[@probinson730]

Wow. Give up your day job! Respect. Watching this and pulling it off are two categorically different things. This man has SKILLS!!! THANKS Brother!

[@svm9341]

Long wait is over !!! I have been desperate to find the affordable simple solution to make good stable pavements / approach roads to homes, schools etc in remote villages where big roller machines are just not possible to transport and people continue to walk through mud in rainy season even during dry season the paths are horrible to for cyclists... ! Thank you very much for sharing this simple step by step guide to make the machine at the place of need !

[@douglasthompson2740]

Good project. Love the way you use practical and available parts for your builds. Always a fun ride when you turn out an idea. Keep them up. Doug

[@mike7gerald]

Welders can build lots of useful things and invent their own things to build...good job! You should always plug it into a GFCI outlet, these outlets protect the person from electric shock when used in damp and outdoor applications. The reversing feature is really good for narrow walkways. I really like the electric model.

[@StraightEdgeHippie]

Thank you! I want to make a 40lb version of one of these for doing patio sweeps. This was very enlightening!

[@AB-C1]

Great build mate! Spot on.. Cheers from London England 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@aserta]

Bravo! This is the kind of attitude we're missing sorely today. You need something? You go make it before paying for something that's more than likely going to break because it came from a production line. Sure, not everyone is able to make such a thing, but, there are others that can, and the money sure goes to better use to your local fabricator than big corp.

[@REDNIC79]

+aserta thanks!

[@azr6917]

Sometimes you Have to spend and buy the top brands with equipment like this Contractors would laugh if you wiped that thing out, my wacker nueson on concrete looks a “bit” more aggressive than that haha great for personal use though, nice work!

[@homemadetools]

Nice build on a rare homemade tool. We shared this video on our homemade tools forum this week 😎

[@peterottes6900]

I've used my share of plate compactors in my life and gotta say awesome job! Very practical and definitely worth the effort. Let us know how it holds up in the long run..

[@pelonehedd7631]

Actually pulling back straight on a vibrating plate tamper that is clean on the bottom because of water spray or a fine spray of diesel will have a effect much like a steel trowel on concrete . The plate can also be spun easily while it hops and while stationary too as long as it is clean and damp on the bottom . Carry a thick stiff scraper to clean off any asphalt buildup that may leave blemishes. Spraying too much water on the hot asphalt can cuss it to boil and impede the travel of the plate tamper. Good Idea. When is the rechargeable battery version coming out? The gas powered ones with the big water tanks have a weight benefit. A useful tool for initial compaction on slopes exceeding 18-22 % . Rolling those while hot can cause them to stretch excessively.

[@phishy6916]

I'm always excited to see that you have a new video up! Cool projects!

[@tcomm3374]

Thank you for making and sharing this video--fantastic work!

[@REDNIC79]

thanks for watchin!

[@wingnutbert9685]

Nicely done! As a weldor, I can appreciate this diy. I have a 1/4 km gravel drive with a fairly steep slope. Was thinking of buy or build. Have to see what I have kicking around. ??? How's it working all these years later? Any mod's? What's the weight and would you go heavier? Thanks, Eh!

[@RustyCanadien]

New sub earned! I like to see people build their own stuff it's inspiring!

[@REDNIC79]

thanks!

[@margaretwalsh8794]

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[@pelonehedd7631]

With the electric motor You will have to be careful with and around water. Water is used finely sprayed to keep asphalt from sticking to the metal plate. A wet piece of cardboard thrown down in front of the plate will also work , better if sprayed with diesel or thin oil soaked into the cardboard. Oiling the asphalt will weaken the surface oils of the asphalt . I have had a hydraulic line break on a roller . Remove the most badly soaked asphalt and replace with some new uncontaminated material . Using a weed burner torch to cook of remaining oil will help too just do not overcook the asphalt and burn all of the oil out of it. That spot is still holding up well about 15 years later with no signs of spalling or failure. I have not tried simple green on the cardboard yet and We do use a biodegradeable release agent that works very well as s release and cleaning agent like a thicker version of Simple Green. Only use it on the cardboard that the tamper runs over. We do prefer to use the water from the mounted tank that sprays from a sprat bar mounted at the front .

[@joshoconnor6684]

Just curious, why wouldn't you mount the drive shift with the oscillating weight counter weight to the center of the frame?

[@oby-1607]

Hey, nice creation. More people need to have your attitude. So many sites here beg for support on Patreon like those people with cardboard signs at the intersection trying to get drug money.

[@furinkazan4951]

Hi. I love your screw drive vehicle work. Thank you for keeping it up.

[@REDNIC79]

+atsushi yoshida thanks for watching!

[@bishopp14]

Nice dude! That looks pretty sweet!

[@spunkmonkey5000]

Love the video love craftsmanship fantastic, you done all this and showed how to make it but you've left us hanging did perform well.. Maybe make video of it working...

[@brucebonkowski2139]

You could use rubber shock absorber to use a cushion even check with truck repair to make your arm not to vibrate out

[@jacquesmertens3369]

What a beast ! Wish I could buy such equipment at my local shop.

[@robynstewardson]

THIS is why I want to learn to weld!

[@aekstreme1]

Do you have a link for the driveshaft, bearings, and counter weight? Or where you buy them?

[@leprocoa]

Great job ! How heavy is your vibrating plate?

[@radchander]

Brilliant, my friend

[@christospeltekis4866]

VERY COOL AND GREAT MUSIC IM COPYING THIS WHERE CAN I GET THE BUSHINGS AND COUNTER STEEL

[@ron1martens]

Very cool. Can you put a big battery on it so you needn't a cord. Also can be water resistant then. I wanted a cordless compactor for some time. Of coarse you need to convert the power from ac to dc. Something like that. Even using a truck battery would work. I'm sure Milwaukee will built one of these one day. Better than breathing fumes. Well done on your engineering.

[@Blodwyn35]

Very Cool Mate. I like the whole build.

[@REDNIC79]

+Jason Rhodes glad you enjoyed it!

[@kamilmalewski5276]

Great work as always, nice coat of paint on the compactor. Keep it up as always your videos keep getting better!

[@REDNIC79]

+Kamil Malewski rednic racing red

[@gssuper1438]

this is really really cool!

[@patglenn7762]

Excellent project. So tell me, have the pillow bearings held up okay?

[@REDNIC79]

+Pat Glenn have had no issue as of yet

[@patglenn7762]

That's good to hear. I'm working with a friend on a similar design for a table.

[@polemidis]

Hello, i was wondering if you have an update of this machine. Does it get the job done? I do have some old gas engines lying around. Would be better to add more weight? More off-center mass?

[@baileyj123]

Great build

[@rayhindle642]

What an excellent job.

[@1stJaytree]

I'm thinking that belt is the key for vibration separation. Run a wheeled handle and motor that pivots seperate from the eccentrics and actual plate. The motor, handle, and most importantly you, would then be dampened

[@JFPSolar]

great job. Neat design. I'm sure it works. You can fill the tubes up with sand if you need more weight.

[@MrMr-rd1gc]

You gave me an idea to use an old cylinder mower thanks

[@MrMr-rd1gc]

Cut the blade off the cylinder add the counter weight or two on the main shaft

[@MrMr-rd1gc]

You've made a cylinder mower

[@davidprins9401]

Did it do the job you needed it to?

[@stevehoward3049]

Hi did you use roller bearings on the balance shaft ?

[@TiberiusIan]

Cool project. I'm planning to build something similar. Have you tested it in dirt to check its effectiveness?

[@felixnungaray3253]

Where did you find those counterweights. What's the actual name?

[@mangravy2000]

How much does the entire rig weigh? It looks light but you could easily weld a olympic exercise 45lbs/20Kg weight holder. Make the motor quick release and use it on a diy: auger, concrete barrel mixer, paver/tile saw bench saw. Nice job btw.

[@haberg77]

Hi! Great video!! Did u ever make a follow up on the plate compactor? And/or an in action video? Are you satisfied with the size of the motor? What is the total weight? We´re planing to convert a gas compactor to electric, I think it´s 90kg and the gas engine is 4hp. What do you think we need size wise? Mattias

[@1414141x]

I can't work out how that counterweight on the shaft makes the plate vibrate ? Does it hit something or is it just the rotating motion of it ?

[@ghostwheelppk]

The weight is not centered, it is offset making the shaft unbalanced. If you think about the great pains that go into balancing mechanical devices: driveshafts, crankshafts, motors, etc. This is the opposite of that. The shaft is made unbalanced on purpose to cause it to vibrate and shake .

[@TheBigdawg0614]

Looks like an old cashier's machine. Does it give correct change

[@brmelectric]

Great job. Well done.

[@junchengguo4296]

can i ask what is the dimension for campaign plate, base plate attached to the motor, and base frame ?

[@Raivo2r]

I too try to build something like that. But I don't understand why it's moving to side. And I think that working power is very low. My plate compactor is much bigger with 900W motor. When that has finished and really working I think to publish it.

[@astridvanderniet1753]

why did you want the axis to turn at 3500 rpm? is it the best frequency for compacting sand? i want to build something to shake up manhole covers (which are stuck because of sand and other stuff on the sides) but i'm not sure which frequency will work best to get the cover vibrating and to remove the sand.

[@REDNIC79]

the reason I chose that rpm is from looking at the pulleys on rental compactors. the gas motors usually run in that rpm range and the pulleys were close to 1:1

[@astridvanderniet1753]

cool, thanks for the fast reaction! sadly i don't have any existing machines to relate to... :/ i guess i'll just try something.

[@maximuspareo]

" if operators are working with smaller aggregate sizes (one inch and smaller), they need a higher frequency to move the material and achieve compaction." . See all article : www.forconstructionpros.com/equipment/compaction/article/10306210/good-vibrations

[@eduardopacheco4690]

Very nice!

[@cristicioaba3029]

Hi. Can you please tell me what's the bearings bore? Regards

[@REDNIC79]

1in

[@maximus9292]

Awesome work bro you are very creative You should make more and sale to your neighbors What is the next!

[@hondamaniack]

Nice job! That is really cool

[@REDNIC79]

+Prototype _ thanks!

[@iamgoddard]

Nice work, but this answers the question for me... Rent because it's a lot easier!

[@tonyarce5427]

Hey, as always love the videos, I was just wondering if we could get a garage tour? Or a fabricators basic tools? Id like to get into fabricating, but what welder do you use? What do you use to cut the steel, like those small triangles etc, and what do you use to bend the sheet metal into the shape you need, such as the belt guard?

[@REDNIC79]

sure! i can do that for ya soon

[@wdiddy1]

really nice job. wish I could weld

[@sighpocket5]

Nice job... Vids are getting better....!!!

[@REDNIC79]

thanks! i'm tryin! :)

[@deek3048]

Looking at those cracks in your concrete, that's some powerful machine!!!

[@RayZde]

inside the house is a perfect place for testing LOL

[@haitu5130]

Well I am impressed, like Ironman made suit in the cave.

[@stewartflannagan3734]

Thanks for the video. I really like your design, I was looking to build one myself. I'm going to use a gas engine though. Seems like yours could use a little more rpm but I'm sure it will work as is.

[@REDNIC79]

let me know how it goes!

[@MattsShop]

Nice!

[@Akalich755]

Brother Can We use this for silage compaction. And can we made this in big size?

[@midwestmangos2452]

It all depends on what you're able to make, what kind of fabrication you are capable of. Nobody else can answer that but you. If you have any specific questions or tips about specific parts of your build then we might be better able to answer.

[@SinghAssociates-bi3vx]

What should be the weight of the eccentric, the off set weight on the rotating shaft, that gets the vibrator action ?

[@REDNIC79]

+Mangal Singh B hard to say exactly...you can see the size of steel I welded on there. I would add or subtract steel until you are happy with the amount of vibration

[@SinghAssociates-bi3vx]

REDNIC79 Hmmm..... I hope that around 2 pounds of weight must be good... Let's see .. .. Thanks again

[@markduncan6690]

Whoa!! Excellent piece of Fabrication!! Well Done!! Are you a self made (Fabricator) I always wanted to try my hand at welding!!!

[@REDNIC79]

+mark duncan thanks! yeah , i'm self taught....give it a try! its fun!

[@chipwright6193]

Nicely done!

[@biggoof2597]

That's sweet buddy nice job

[@vintagejo4159]

hey rednic79 love the work only thing missing is some info on specs, that would really help anyone who need one of these ,

[@BrassLock]

If people need "specs" after seeing this video, I guarantee they'll never have the skills to make it.

[@moonlightchitchat4912]

Awesome job bro 👍👊🏼

[@gabrielakerekes5844]

Good and nice project but not so practical for every day people. Why I say this is because not everyone has welding machine ,workshop and by the time to build make your self compactor it cost some good money and you don’t find anytime you need an functioning motor in the garbage … so for all this trouble if you need the compactor for one time job you are better off of renting the compactor from Home Depot it cost less then $ 60/ 4 hours . So again I liked your project but not practical for everyday people for one time use …you got 👍 for the project and enjoyed watching it .

[@danielnovais1893]

Parabéns, 👏

[@SinghAssociates-bi3vx]

Hi.. I'm Mangal Singh, from Chennai, India.. Ain't a 1/2 HP, single phase, 1440 rpm sufficient for this ! The base compaction plate of 6mm thickness. The counter weight on the rotating shaft slightly heavy would be better.. These are my suggestions, hope you give me some advice regarding this....

[@REDNIC79]

yes that motor is sufficient as long as your weighted shaft spins at around 3500rpm. then make the machine weigh 150lbs. 6mm should be fine

[@SinghAssociates-bi3vx]

REDNIC79 thank you for your valuable reply, will get back if any other doubt is there... Thanks once again !

[@sunilkumarpatel7991]

Good work bro!!

[@deek3048]

I love the black and red, but that YELLOW cord makes it look real sissy.

[@dennishudson9723]

I have an old yard machine tiller I just took the engine off I want to build one of these right away I cannot figure out where to get that counter weight, pillow blocks round the rod everything else no problem but for the life of me I cannot find those counterweights for say 1 inch round rod does anybody have any idea what I can look up to find them on Amazon or eBay?

[@Shevkett]

Приветствую!!! Вы, небось, все струбцины в округе скупили!?)))

[@61riaz]

Good job 👍👏👏👏

[@capitancodigo2165]

I was gonna give you a like but I noticed you have 666 and I felt bad breaking the vibe! good job I liked it! I might try a smaller version of yours.

[@gypsyfreedom9836]

Good looking build, but without demonstrating it actually compacting or atleast telling us whether it worked worth crap it is nothing but an art project

[@gulshah7426]

Hello dear friend I want to bay the this Co. Spector pls give price

[@jesondag]

I would say that type of belt, and with that much of a set to it, you're going to get a lot of vibration, and should try a link belt... but I somehow don't think that vibration will be a problem.

[@REDNIC79]

+jesondag what will i link belt do for me? i have never used one

[@jesondag]

On most equipment, table saws, bandsaws, anything you want to minimize vibration, and noise on, a link belt will do that because it doesn't take a "set" like your belt has. I was joking that it's counter-productive, when the whole point of your machine is to vibrate ;-)

[@REDNIC79]

+jesondag yeah i get the counter productive thing, i always wondered the point of those belts....cool

[@jesondag]

I have a couple of them on my machines, both a green harbor freight one and a red name brand. both the same apart from price, and both well worth it.

[@ofnarcr]

5:06 Why not just get a thicker plate? I guess your design is light ant sturdy though. GJ man.

[@REDNIC79]

couldnt find it in time....my metal guy wanted to sell me too big of sheet and i already had the other stuff, so i went with it. thanks for checkin it out!

[@jessestrum]

nice job , wish i,d kept my welder

[@diegoallcore]

Only If I have all the material and instrumentation. Better to buy one lol. Interesting though

[@Stevensherah]

wooow thats so beautiful iy looks likr a production machine

[@ЧеловекаиЗакон]

молодец сделали как на заводе.

[@patrickbaitman8336]

My old lady left me for one of these.

[@formbuild1088]

Wanted to see it actually in action.

[@abeqsa6918]

nice 👍👍👍

[@robertob4524]

you must have all the time of the world and tools to do this. not all of us have that time. id rather buy one or rent one.

[@rikstardy]

You didn't test it!?

[@lamarzimmermanmennonitefar5269]

what are your thoughts on flux core 110volt?

[@REDNIC79]

it will do the job for sure, cheep enough too. I use mainly mig+gas / arc

[@lamarzimmermanmennonitefar5269]

I started with flux core when i first got my hobart handler 140, because my neighbor , a pro welder advised me to. i have never used gas yet, but it looks like you may be getting less splatter. i saw you welding above your fresh painter compacter, a thing i could never do because of to many sparks.My nighbor told me flux core will weld hotter. All i know for sure is, it sounds different from the welding shop's miller & lincoln 250's,also, i have made welds far beyond it's 1/4' capacity that have held even after extreme abuse.Also is it cheaper. what are your thoughts on these things,and what is your reason to run gas?

[@mdharrisuiuc]

How is this working out for you?

[@josemeraz8436]

Why not just get the old washer bolted on a metal plate

[@michaelsherron7815]

Can you make me one! :)

[@REDNIC79]

make your own! hehe

[@kevinwilson951]

Too bad your motor isn't reversible because you could Chang direction just by flipping a switch and the handle position

[@kevinwilson951]

Mid-mounted handle would have allowed you to go reversible

[@christophercochran5883]

buy a 10lb hand tamper and you can get the job done as long as you saturate the clay with water overnight

[@АндрейХацкевич-ш3н]

молодец братан

[@blancaantoniacruz1528]

geniooo

[@audriussiliunas1222]

It's anyone came here with minding how to make huge bass shaker?