Semi-automatic egg turner

[Chickens-246]

Please ask specific questions.

 

[redneck]

Where did you get the timer? How much did it cost? Can it be used with any AC motor? I can get a 3/4 rpm motor real cheap.

 

[Chickens-246]

I had the timer laying around and used a relay to run the motor so you can use any voltage (I used a relay so there is no chance to wreak the timer). I used the motor out of a microwave so I didn't shop for a motor.

I was throwing out a microwave when a bator idea popped into my head. I hatched 10 out of 11 in the above bator. Looks like 2 cockles and 8 pullets.

 

[FutureChickenMan]

alternate motor...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rotisserie-Gear...ryZ75576QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

i'd bet if u used a different voltage converter you could get just about any speed you want. or make your wheel attached to the motor bigger.

 

[Mareloo]

Redneck.. What I wold love to know is.. How did you built the rack itself in the second pic on page 1?

It is some kind of plastic? How did you connect them to the sides? What is the plan with the strings? I find it fascinating and would built myself the first chance I get.

 

[FutureChickenMan]

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looks like the same kind of plastic that cutting boards are made of.

 

[Mareloo]

If I can lay my hands on a piece of plastic like that.. How do you cut the little round holes in?

 

[MissPrissy]

Drill them out with one of those hole drill bits. Go real slow and clamp it down tight so it doesn't split.

 

[FutureChickenMan]

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yeah.. drill press makes it easier or a vise to clamp the plastic in. You should be able to find plastic cutting boards than you can turn in to one of those gismos. You could use wooden slats too.

 

[Mareloo]

Fantastic idea.. Do any of you know where to connect the strings?