I need a source for 24 pcs. of 1/4" to 3/8" thick by 4-1/2" to 5-1/2"
diameter steel disks. They will be end caps for 3-1/2" diameter tubes to
make them into rollers. Any ideas? I was thinking barbell weights for
midgets, but Google didn't show any...too politically incorrect?

Just have them plasma cut or even torched by an outfit close to you.

Karl

Tom Gardner wrote:

I need a source for 24 pcs. of 1/4" to 3/8" thick by 4-1/2" to 5-1/2"
diameter steel disks. They will be end caps for 3-1/2" diameter tubes to
make them into rollers. Any ideas? I was thinking barbell weights for
midgets, but Google didn't show any...too politically incorrect?



Wagner sells flat disks with no holes. Their part number for 1/4" thick 4.5"
disk is D246. For 1/4" thick 5.5" disk, use part number D293.

Try https://www.shopwagner.com/nxc/nxcli.nsf - it doesn't look like they
have 3/8" disks in 4-1/2 or 5-1/2" sizes, though, only 4" or 5".

I like Wagner. They have lots of stuff I can use.

Grant Erwin

Tom Gardner wrote:

I need a source for 24 pcs. of 1/4" to 3/8" thick by 4-1/2" to 5-1/2"
diameter steel disks. They will be end caps for 3-1/2" diameter tubes to
make them into rollers. Any ideas? I was thinking barbell weights for
midgets, but Google didn't show any...too politically incorrect?



Of course, you could simply buy a circle cutting attachment for your torch,
these are going to be welded anyway.

Grant

Tom Gardner wrote:
I need a source for 24 pcs. of 1/4" to 3/8" thick by 4-1/2" to 5-1/2"
diameter steel disks. They will be end caps for 3-1/2" diameter tubes to
make them into rollers. Any ideas? I was thinking barbell weights for
midgets, but Google didn't show any...too politically incorrect?


How about some round stock cut off in a bandsaw?

"Grant Erwin" wrote in message
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Tom Gardner wrote:

I need a source for 24 pcs. of 1/4" to 3/8" thick by 4-1/2" to 5-1/2"
diameter steel disks. They will be end caps for 3-1/2" diameter tubes to
make them into rollers. Any ideas? I was thinking barbell weights for
midgets, but Google didn't show any...too politically incorrect?

Of course, you could simply buy a circle cutting attachment for your torch,
these are going to be welded anyway.

Grant

Thanks Grant! For $3.21 I can't possibly make them! Cool supplier! (Did you
like my smart-assed answer about ordering from us?) You don't have to stand on
one foot...888-411-3265 toll-free Call anytime after noon, I have to watch
Judge Judy before I go to work.

On Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:42:57 GMT, Grant Erwin
wrote:

Tom Gardner wrote:

I need a source for 24 pcs. of 1/4" to 3/8" thick by 4-1/2" to 5-1/2"
diameter steel disks. They will be end caps for 3-1/2" diameter tubes to
make them into rollers. Any ideas? I was thinking barbell weights for
midgets, but Google didn't show any...too politically incorrect?



Of course, you could simply buy a circle cutting attachment for your torch,
these are going to be welded anyway.

Grant


Or a foot of 5" dia bar and do them on the bandsaw. Might take half to one
hour per cut for a little say but the job doesn't require a lot of attention.


Mark Rand (who's been making gear blanks from a 4" dia bar of 4340)
RTFM

On Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:42:57 GMT, Grant Erwin
wrote:

you could simply buy a circle cutting attachment
==========
Hey this is RCM -- You can *MAKE* a circle cutting
attachment....

Looks like the hard item might be the strong magnet for the
pivot.

for some store bought units
https://weldingsupply.securesites.com/Airforce250a.pdf
http://store.weldersource.com/hycicugu.html
http://www.thermadyne.com/IM_Uploads...yer%209-06.pdf
http://www.thermadyne.com/IM_Uploads...maCutLTInd.PDF
http://www.weldingsuppliesfromioc.co...-CIRCLE/Detail
http://www.thewelderswarehouse.com/W...Guide_Kit.html
http://www.millerwelds.com/education...article97.html




Unka' George [George McDuffee]
-------------------------------------------
He that will not apply new remedies,
must expect new evils:
for Time is the greatest innovator: and
if Time, of course, alter things to the worse,
and wisdom and counsel shall not alter them to the better,
what shall be the end?

Francis Bacon (1561-1626), English philosopher, essayist, statesman.
Essays, "Of Innovations" (1597-1625).

I often see disks such a this at the surplus metal suppliers. They are
the drops from cutting holes in plates. They have a small start-up arc
close to the edge, but that shouldn't bother you.
Garelick in Mpls Mn almost always has them.
Discount Steel, also in Mpls, had some tubs of them the last time I was
there. I couldn't come up with any reason to buy any, so I only bought
a few.

Pete Stanaitis
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Tom Gardner wrote:

I need a source for 24 pcs. of 1/4" to 3/8" thick by 4-1/2" to 5-1/2"
diameter steel disks. They will be end caps for 3-1/2" diameter tubes to
make them into rollers. Any ideas? I was thinking barbell weights for
midgets, but Google didn't show any...too politically incorrect?

+1 on rb wagner - we use their discs at work and they have great service
and prices.

--
Regards,
Carl Ijames carl dott ijames aat verizon dott net
(remove nospm or make the obvious changes before replying)

"Grant Erwin" wrote in message
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Tom Gardner wrote:

I need a source for 24 pcs. of 1/4" to 3/8" thick by 4-1/2" to 5-1/2"
diameter steel disks. They will be end caps for 3-1/2" diameter
tubes to make them into rollers. Any ideas? I was thinking barbell
weights for midgets, but Google didn't show any...too politically
incorrect?

Wagner sells flat disks with no holes. Their part number for 1/4"
thick 4.5"
disk is D246. For 1/4" thick 5.5" disk, use part number D293.

Try https://www.shopwagner.com/nxc/nxcli.nsf - it doesn't look like
they
have 3/8" disks in 4-1/2 or 5-1/2" sizes, though, only 4" or 5".

I like Wagner. They have lots of stuff I can use.

Grant Erwin

Tom Gardner wrote:

"Grant Erwin" wrote in message
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Tom Gardner wrote:

I need a source for 24 pcs. of 1/4" to 3/8" thick by 4-1/2" to 5-1/2"
diameter steel disks. They will be end caps for 3-1/2" diameter tubes to
make them into rollers. Any ideas? I was thinking barbell weights for
midgets, but Google didn't show any...too politically incorrect?

Of course, you could simply buy a circle cutting attachment for your torch,
these are going to be welded anyway.

Grant

Thanks Grant! For $3.21 I can't possibly make them! Cool supplier! (Did you
like my smart-assed answer about ordering from us?) You don't have to stand on
one foot...888-411-3265 toll-free Call anytime after noon, I have to watch
Judge Judy before I go to work.



When does your case come up? ;-)


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prove it.
Member of DAV #85.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida

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Tom Gardner wrote:

"Grant Erwin" wrote in message
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Tom Gardner wrote:

I need a source for 24 pcs. of 1/4" to 3/8" thick by 4-1/2" to 5-1/2"
diameter steel disks. They will be end caps for 3-1/2" diameter tubes
to
make them into rollers. Any ideas? I was thinking barbell weights
for
midgets, but Google didn't show any...too politically incorrect?

Of course, you could simply buy a circle cutting attachment for your
torch,
these are going to be welded anyway.

Grant

Thanks Grant! For $3.21 I can't possibly make them! Cool supplier!
(Did you
like my smart-assed answer about ordering from us?) You don't have to
stand on
one foot...888-411-3265 toll-free Call anytime after noon, I have to
watch
Judge Judy before I go to work.



When does your case come up? ;-)


I'm addicted to the "Judge" shows! Nobody could DREAM-UP those cases!

"Grant Erwin" wrote in message
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Tom Gardner wrote:

I need a source for 24 pcs. of 1/4" to 3/8" thick by 4-1/2" to 5-1/2"
diameter steel disks. They will be end caps for 3-1/2" diameter tubes to
make them into rollers. Any ideas? I was thinking barbell weights for
midgets, but Google didn't show any...too politically incorrect?

Of course, you could simply buy a circle cutting attachment for your
torch,
these are going to be welded anyway.

Grant

I ordered the parts today, thanks again!

Tom Gardner wrote:

I'm addicted to the "Judge" shows! Nobody could DREAM-UP those cases!


Or those losers?

I thought you might be on there to get a settlement from one of the
burglars.


--
My sig file can beat up your sig file!

"Tom Gardner" wrote in message
t...
I need a source for 24 pcs. of 1/4" to 3/8" thick by 4-1/2" to 5-1/2"
diameter steel disks. They will be end caps for 3-1/2" diameter tubes to
make them into rollers. Any ideas? I was thinking barbell weights for
midgets, but Google didn't show any...too politically incorrect?

Tom
I see you are capping your rollers with discs the same diameter as the
tube. This would require grinding the weld down to match the OD. I have been
cutting the discs I need when making rollers or wheels to be a slight press
fit on the tube ID. I priced out 5" dia discs and came pretty close to the
catalog price. Your local CNC plasma or laser cutting shop should be able to
do them for the same price.
Steve

"Up North" wrote in message
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"Tom Gardner" wrote in message
t...
I need a source for 24 pcs. of 1/4" to 3/8" thick by 4-1/2" to 5-1/2" diameter
steel disks. They will be end caps for 3-1/2" diameter tubes to make them
into rollers. Any ideas? I was thinking barbell weights for midgets, but
Google didn't show any...too politically incorrect?

Tom
I see you are capping your rollers with discs the same diameter as the tube.
This would require grinding the weld down to match the OD. I have been cutting
the discs I need when making rollers or wheels to be a slight press fit on the
tube ID. I priced out 5" dia discs and came pretty close to the catalog
price. Your local CNC plasma or laser cutting shop should be able to do them
for the same price.
Steve


No, reread the specs. The caps are 4.5" on a 3.5" tube. The flange will keep
the wooden spools from walking off the end of the roller as it unspools wire.
We're going to just weld the caps on and drill a 3/4" hole in the caps and weld
the caps to a 3/4" through shaft.

"Tom Gardner" wrote:

Thanks Grant! For $3.21 I can't possibly make them! Cool supplier! (Did you
like my smart-assed answer about ordering from us?) You don't have to stand on
one foot...888-411-3265 toll-free Call anytime after noon, I have to watch
Judge Judy before I go to work.

Do you have a website?

Wes

On Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:10:40 -0500, Wes wrote:

"Tom Gardner" wrote:

Thanks Grant! For $3.21 I can't possibly make them! Cool supplier! (Did you
like my smart-assed answer about ordering from us?) You don't have to stand on
one foot...888-411-3265 toll-free Call anytime after noon, I have to watch
Judge Judy before I go to work.

Do you have a website?

Wes

http://www.judgejudy.com/
Best regards,
Spehro Pefhany
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"it's the network..." "The Journey is the reward"
Info for manufacturers: http://www.trexon.com
Embedded software/hardware/analog Info for designers: http://www.speff.com

"Tom Gardner" wrote in message
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"Up North" wrote in message
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"Tom Gardner" wrote in message
t...
I need a source for 24 pcs. of 1/4" to 3/8" thick by 4-1/2" to 5-1/2"
diameter steel disks. They will be end caps for 3-1/2" diameter tubes to
make them into rollers. Any ideas? I was thinking barbell weights for
midgets, but Google didn't show any...too politically incorrect?

Tom
I see you are capping your rollers with discs the same diameter as the
tube. This would require grinding the weld down to match the OD. I have
been cutting the discs I need when making rollers or wheels to be a
slight press fit on the tube ID. I priced out 5" dia discs and came
pretty close to the catalog price. Your local CNC plasma or laser cutting
shop should be able to do them for the same price.
Steve


No, reread the specs. The caps are 4.5" on a 3.5" tube. The flange will
keep the wooden spools from walking off the end of the roller as it
unspools wire. We're going to just weld the caps on and drill a 3/4" hole
in the caps and weld the caps to a 3/4" through shaft.

Ah yes, I see it now .....written quite plainly. Sorry about that!