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Yurk's Custom Fabrication LLC

Ted's Tumbler, Version 3

Introduction

In the spring of 2008, my wife had been looking at fiber tumblers for tumbling the large quantity of alpaca fleece obtained from our alpacas each year. Consequently, I decided to build one for her and I was successful in building an effective, but homemade-looking tumbler. For the benefit of the do-it-yourself types out there, I posted some basic how-to instructions on my website. Click here to see the How to Build Your Own Tumbler instructions. Read on, however, to learn about the new, improved version 3 for which I have set up Yurk's Custom Fabrication LLC to custom build for those less inclined to take the do-it-yourself route. And please understand that I have made many improvements in construction technique and design since I first posted the build-your-own instructions.

But first, you may like to watch my You Tube video (about 15 min.):

You Tube Video

or download/view a comprehensive User Guide:
User Guide (PDF)

Images and Info, click on any image for full resolution:

Tumbler set up in our yard

Control panel end of tumbler

Motor box held open/closed magnetically

Large, soft flat-free wheels and casters

Removable fingers/pins

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Interchangeable, mixable panel grid sizes, 1/2 or 1 inch

Convenient tumbler control panel

Safety fence around tumbler

Specifications:
Overall dimensions (approximate): length 71.5”, width 41”, height 55.5”
Approximate weight: 242 lbs without panels, plus 49.2 lbs for 1/2” panels or 52.4 lbs for 1” panels
Cage dimensions: 47” long, 39-3/4” max width, 34.42” min width
Panels: 6 panels with 1/2” grid size, and/or 6 panels with 1” grid size
Tumbler Fingers/Pins: 3 sets of 5 pins each, music wire, 7-1/4” length, 0.122” dia., removable
Wheels: 8”, flat-free wheels, casters at non-powered end
Motor: Leeson 113256.00, 1/3 HP, 1725 RPM, reversible, TEFC

Pricing (Subject to change, contact ted@gtyurkon.com to confirm):
Basic non-portable tumbler with fixed-size wire screen (1/2" or 1" grid) and one access panel of either size - $2,400
Add $185 for 6 removable panels (any mix of screen size) instead of fixed screen w/single removable panel
Add $37 for each panel in excess of six, e.g., six 1/2" panels plus one 1" panel
Add $150 for 4 non-steerable wheels
Add $200 for 2 non-steerable wheels and 2 castered wheels
Full Package (six 1/2" panels, six 1" panels, 2 non-steerable wheels, and 2 castered wheels) - $3,000

Note: Due to framework limitations, the basic version cannot be adapted to removable panels at a later date, however, the single access panel can be changed. Similarly, the fixed version cannot be converted to wheels later.

All tumblers are custom made. A deposit may or may not be requested when placing an order depending on the model selected and market conditions at the time. However, there is a small waiting list, first come, first served.
Contact ted@gtyurkon.com if interested.