DIY motofinks from a trimmer

Chainsaw winch: production and applications

The areas of application of such a unit are very extensive – from construction to pulling cars out of mud or a hole. For manufacturing you will need:

• old manual winch;
• chainsaw;
• a rigid frame on which everything will be installed;
• two sprockets and a durable motorcycle chain for transmitting torque from the saw motor to the gear wheel.

Having got acquainted with the device of the snowmobile and the auger-rotor, it will not be difficult for the reader to imagine how such a unit should look like. But just in case, we will provide some photo examples below..

Sawmill from a chainsaw with your own hands

For such a homemade sawmill, a metal frame is used to which the saw is attached. The workpieces can be guided along the rail track. There are different variations of sawmills. To design the unit for ripping, you need an adapter that is attached to the rail, and a guide that sets the direction of its movement. The guide is mounted on a board that is attached directly to the log. With this sawmill, logs can be divided into several parts (2 – 4).

How good it should be?

The only part in a chainsaw that must also be in working order along with the engine is the gearbox. It will also be useful to us in our work..

What you can do with your own hands from a chainsaw: several options

There are a huge number of homemade products. Everything here is limited only by the imagination and skills of a home master. Seti.guru has collected 10 options for using chainsaws, which we will consider in today’s article:

• Snow blower for the local area.
• Homemade chainsaw snowmobile.
• A small sawmill that will be very useful in the private sector.
• Ice screw – a good help for winter fishing.
• Boat motor.
• Moped from a bicycle with a chainsaw engine.
• Karting, which will be a good helper in the all-round development of the child.
• Generator – for those who like to relax in nature with comfort.
• Winch – it will help pull the car out of the mud in the forest.
• Gas cutter.

Let’s analyze these options in more detail..

Chainsaw snow blower: manufacturing features and necessary materials

Consider how to make a snow blower, from which (in the manufacture of accessories for a chainsaw) in the summer, you can easily mount a tiller.

To begin with, we will analyze step by step the manufacture of the main unit of the snowblower – the auger, without which it is not possible to throw snow back.

Illustration	Action being performed
	The first thing that is necessary is to cut such blanks from sheet metal. The sheet thickness should not be less than 2 mm. The outer diameter is 300 mm, and the width of the working surface is 70 mm. You will need 4 such blanks: 2 on each side (the dimensions are given approximately, it all depends on what the auger casing will be made of). Then they are welded (two at a time) and mounted on the shaft. The most time-consuming work here can be called stretching the metal rings to the state of the screw (spiral).
	Two parts are mounted on the shaft in different directions, and “blades” are welded in the middle, which will throw out snow. It is rational to make them from a metal pipe with a diameter of 100 mm. The chain drive gear can be taken from any old motorcycle (driven, rear wheel).
	Housing. It can be made independently from sheet iron with a thickness of at least 1 mm, however, it is more convenient for this purpose to use an old gas cylinder or a barrel from under fuel and lubricants.
	Please note that the assembly of the casing and the frame of the auger-rotor can be done with bolts. This saves the home craftsman from performing welding work after making the auger (you cannot do without welding during its manufacture).

The frame is assembled on runners or wheels – everything here depends on the wishes of the home craftsman, but it is worth noting that the design on wheels is more maneuverable.

It remains to install the engine and tension the chain (also from any faulty motorcycle). We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the approximate drawings of such equipment.

Caterpillar

Those who made home-made mini-snowmobiles from a chainsaw take tracks from the old Buran. However, in order for it to function normally, it must be shortened slightly (by 500 mm) and sewn with a transport tape. Make gear wheels from a 15 mm nylon sheet.

Today, many residents of the private sector have old saws with internal combustion engines, such as Ural or Druzhba, gathering dust in their closets. This is not surprising, because progress does not stand still, modern equipment is much lighter, more convenient to use. Today the Seti.guru editors have prepared a review for those who know how and love to give a second life to seemingly old things. The material will tell you about what you can do homemade from a chainsaw with your own hands, how to do it and what is required for work. Along the way, it is worth disassembling the methods of self-production of equipment in short step-by-step photo and video instructions.

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Making a motor-drill from a chainsaw with your own hands: how difficult it is

In order to understand how to make an ice drill from a chainsaw with your own hands, you need to figure out the device of the drive shaft, determine its dimensions and attachment points of the drive gear. To manufacture an adapter for a drill auger, you will need the services of a professional turner. Otherwise, there should be no problems with aligning the auger auger (the handle is not needed).

We make a homemade snowmobile from the Ural chainsaw: drawings

You should also take care of the schemes. On paper, you need to draw the location of such important components and assemblies as:

You don’t have to design the last part from scratch, but take the old one from the Buran snowmobile. The same applies to skis – tools from a children’s snow scooter are quite suitable.

Mottyapka

And also, in addition to the homemade cultivation attachment, which, when paired with a lawn mower, can easily replace a light tiller; the trimmer can be turned into a weed hoe.

• To make a nozzle, you need a thick sheet of stainless steel, from which a circle is cut.
• In the center of the circle we make a hole for joining it with the trimmer, and it is also necessary to drill small holes (selected according to the diameter of the bolts, which will be needed later) along the entire plane of the circle.
• We fasten the bolts in the holes with nuts.

Such a simple “hedgehog” will help any gardener in the fight against weeds.

The most popular homemade petrol and electric trimmer motors

For everyday chores, outdoor activities or travel, using a trimmer motor, many craftsmen can make different devices on their own:

• cultivators;
• motorbikes;
• snow scooters;
• snow blowers.

Homemade products are much cheaper than factory counterparts, but at the same time they are not inferior in power and efficiency. Using the necessary set of tools and a minimum of knowledge, you can achieve great results in the manufacture of motor vehicles with your own hands. Such units are distinguished by simplicity of design and minimal financial costs..

Motor sleds

Motorcycle sleds are a motor-upgraded foot snow scooter or Finnish sleigh, or are made entirely from scrap materials found in the garage, or purchased at dismantling markets. Main components:

• a frame made of metal pipes, welded in the image and likeness of a “finca” sled;
• a pair of old skis;
• engine and gas tank from lawn mowers, tiller or chainsaw;
• a caterpillar, or a wheel from a car or motorcycle (a studded wheel from an Enduro motorcycle is perfect) and a chain if the tire cannot be “tuned” with studs;
• a steering wheel for driving a sleigh, which is suitable for a bicycle, a steering wheel from a tiller, or welded with your own hand;
• seat (optional): from a bicycle, scooter, or homemade in the form of a bench or stool.

The assembly should start from the engine, connecting a chain, cables and tubes to it, which will serve as a transmission for future snowmobiles. It is best to fix the skis on a sedentary, level base – on the floor or table. Next, a frame with a rudder is attached to the skis, a motor is installed. Test the sled before installing the seat to make sure any bugs are fixed. And the last one is the seat, if provided..

Trimmer motor bike

A homemade bicycle with a trimmer motor is a high-tech vehicle that differs from its simple counterparts in its high riding speed, practicality and reduced cost due to the use of a cheap package.

The following accessories are required to assemble a motorcycle:

• bike in working order;
• trimmer motor;
• chain;
• tensioner;
• star;
• clamp;
• cable;
• fuse;
• controller;
• exhaust pipe;
• bushing, bolts, washers.

Bike to Bike Conversion:

• 2 rubber pads are attached to the rear wheel: the first is between the spokes, the second is behind them.
• The sprocket must match the trimmer motor. It is inserted into a hub that is located on the outside of the wheel. Attach a crescent to the inside.
• The engine is mounted on the trunk or behind the seat using a clamp purchased or made from a steel plate with your own hands..
• Install the chain on the sprocket and the power unit, adjust the tensioner. Belts are not recommended instead of a chain. They often become unusable under the influence of frictional force, their service life is minimal..
• The throttle handle and the engine are connected with a cable.
• Attach the fuel tank and carburetor.
• The exhaust pipe is welded.

Some craftsmen create a braking system and replace standard wheel tires with non-slip ones. After assembling all the components, be sure to check the operation of the bike. The functionality of the mechanism and its own safety will depend on this..

Self-propelled

Self-propelled gun – frame structure, including:

• skiing;
• engine;
• seat.

The frame is made of welded spars, on which the posts from the corners of 30×30 cm and the cross members are welded. A steel pipe with a diameter of 14 mm is taken as a drive shaft. Skis – support and steering. The snowmobile is moved by a screw or chain drive..

Cultivator

For motorized soil cultivation, a cultivator is made from a trimmer with your own hands. The motor power must be at least 2 HP. from. When using a trimmer, you need to stock up on an extension cord so that the production process takes place throughout the entire area..

The main part of a motor-cultivator is a nozzle. It is suitable for garden fork rods 10-15 cm long.

The part is manufactured as follows:

• first you need to flatten the teeth to a width of 1 cm;
• sharpen cutting blades for milling cutters on an emery wheel;
• cut a ring with a diameter of 10 cm from a metal sheet with a jigsaw;
• grind the workpiece;
• weld 3 cutters to a steel circle at an equal distance from each other.

If there is a reverse thread, the nozzle is screwed on, having previously welded the pipe with a nut.

Ice screw

Trimmer ice auger is a low-power unit for winter fishing enthusiasts, characterized by its low weight and convenient transportation. In order to save money on the purchase of new equipment and the forces required for manual ice drilling, anglers make them from old trimmers. For this you need:

• lawn mower;
• factory or homemade drill;
• materials at hand.

It is difficult to make an ice screw at home. Parts to look out for are the augers and knife base.

To create augers you need:

• Calculate the dimensions of the product segments.
• Prepare metal blanks, mark, cut out a sector, weld the segments together. The result is a steel spring welded on one side..
• Stretch the spring by a predetermined step on a special machine in order to weld the segments on the other side.
• Grab the flange and weld it to the pipe.
• Boil the auger connections and paint.
• When choosing the rotation of the auger, the direction of rotation of the gasoline tool is taken into account.

Converting the trimmer to a gas drill is suitable for machines with a folding boom. The connection adapter is the easiest to prepare.

If it is necessary to increase the rigidity and stability of the mechanism, a strong frame is made for attaching the gearbox and the motor.

Motor-drills – units for making holes for installing wooden piles, laying a foundation, drilling wells. The principle of operation and manufacturing method is similar.

Snowmobile or snow scooter

Based on the motor, the trimmer can be converted into a self-propelled vehicle for movement on snow-covered flat terrain or a simple snow scooter (motorized sledges), shown in the video, for a steep descent from the mountain.

DIY snow blower from a trimmer: step-by-step instructions for homemade products

The snowblower is an important assistant on the site. You can do it yourself using a trimmer. Consider the simplest scheme for making a snow blower from a lawn mower.

Not every braid is suitable for DIY. Low-power electric tools with a curved bar won’t do the job of clearing snow. It is better for these purposes to use productive models with a flat bar..

How to make Trimmer at home // How to make Trimmer with dc motor

The device of the snowplow itself is simple. He works with a special attachment (impeller with blades), which is installed instead of the knife. The impeller can be made by yourself and is better placed in a metal casing, which is made from a large pipe or a beer barrel.

A snowblower from a trimmer is created using drawings and adherence to all schemes.

How to make a snow blower from a trimmer with your own hands

To work, you need the following tools:

• angle grinder and drill;
• metal sheets;
• steel barrel or pipe;
• welding machine;
• screws, bolts.

DIY sanding tool from a trimmer

The procedure for creating a homemade snowblower

• Start by creating a corpus. It is best made from a metal beer barrel, but if it is not available, a large diameter pipe can be used. Cut a piece 15 cm long, leave the bottom. The gearbox will be mounted on it..
• In the very center of the bottom of the pipe or barrel, you need to make a hole so that the trimmer working shaft passes through. Place markings in the form of three points for attaching the gearbox and drill holes for bolts in their place.
• Make an exit (deflector). It is needed so that snow is thrown out of the snow blower. A hole is cut out in the body of the homemade product, with a diameter of 10 cm.Later, you will need to weld the pipe. But before that, cut out a workpiece in the shape of a semicircle from a metal sheet and weld one part of the front side of the case with it. Thus, the plug will not allow the spread of snow, but direct it into the deflector. It should also be located in the central front part of the plug..
• Make a rotor (impeller) with which the snow will be collected. To do this, take a trimmer disc knife, and cut out four blades from the metal, each of which has a size of 25×10 cm.These blanks are welded to the disc knife cross-to-cross.
• Begin to complete work on the deflector. Attach the nipple to a hole in the body, which can be made of steel. The size of the tool should be 10 cm. Attach a knee of the same length so that the snow is thrown to the side. If the deflector is round, the elbow can be taken from a plastic sewer pipe.
• Next, a shovel is made from a steel sheet, measuring 30×40 cm.On its sides, the sides are bent, the height of which is 2 cm.The structure should be welded to the lower part of the tool body.
• The collection of parts begins with a trimmer. The gearbox is bolted to the bottom of the homemade product, and then the wings are put on the shaft. The snow blower handle can be the trimmer handle itself, or a more comfortable design can be made.

A snowplow from a trimmer with your own hands needs to be put on the frame, for which a special rectangle is made. From below, skis or ordinary wooden runners are attached to it, which will allow you to push the unit through the snow.

Tips for operating a homemade snow blower

Warm up the engine and use seasonal lubricant before starting work..

Also follow some guidelines.

• Run your snow blower at full capacity.
• Eliminate unnecessary and frequent pressing on the gas, as this can damage the engine.
• Do not run over solid obstacles, do not try to break the ice.

After the completion of all work, the snow blower is cleaned and stored in a dry place. This will prevent it from breaking..

Tips for operating a homemade snow blower

Warm up the engine and use seasonal lubricant before starting work..

Also follow some guidelines.

• Run your snow blower at full capacity.
• Eliminate unnecessary and frequent pressing on the gas, as this can damage the engine.
• Do not run over solid obstacles, do not try to break the ice.

After the completion of all work, the snow blower is cleaned and stored in a dry place. This will prevent it from breaking..

DIY snow blower from a trimmer: step-by-step instructions for homemade products

The snowblower is an important helper on the site. You can do it yourself using a trimmer. Consider the simplest scheme for making a snow blower from a lawn mower.

Not every braid is suitable for DIY. Low-power electric tools with a curved bar won’t do the job of clearing snow. It is better for these purposes to use productive models with a flat bar..

The device of the snowplow itself is simple. He works with a special attachment (impeller with blades), which is installed instead of the knife. The impeller can be made by yourself and is better placed in a metal casing, which is made from a large pipe or a beer barrel.

A snowblower from a trimmer is created using drawings and adherence to all schemes.

Drum body manufacturing

The drum body is a metal cylinder with a diameter greater than its height. The size of the diameter and height of this “Box” determines the amount of snow that will be thrown to the side. The body should not be too large as this could overload the trimmer motor..

The drum is made by cutting out a circle of the required diameter from a sheet of metal and welding a rim to it. This collar can be made from the same sheet metal by cutting a tape from it, the length of which is equal to the circumference of the circle. Welding is carried out in a point way to avoid deformation of the workpieces due to the high heating temperature. After tacking the parts by welding to one point, the side is bent along the edge of the circle, the point fastening is repeated. As a result, you should get a kind of round “Bowl” with a rim.

Its optimal diameter is 30 cm, and the height of the side is from 5 to 8 cm.

A hole is drilled in the center of the bottom of the “Bowl”, which is intended for attaching the drum to the housing of the gearbox for the transmission of rotation to the trimmer shaft. The hole diameter is several units larger than the shaft diameter – their contact is excluded. The drum is permanently attached to the gearbox. To do this, elongated nuts are welded to the gearbox housing or the fixing holes in the gearbox itself, if any, are used. In the bottom of the drum, holes are drilled, located opposite the equipped fasteners on the gearbox. By aligning the holes with the mounting points on the gearbox, you can screw the drum to the working part of the trimmer.

To keep the drum body firmly on the trimmer, a stop is welded to the back of the first. This element is a jumper connecting the drum with the tube-body of the spit cardan. The jumper is attached to the tube with a clamp..

Benefits of a homemade snow blower

It may be necessary to create a snow blower from a trimmer when the first is available, but the second is needed. Modification will allow you to use the same garden tool for different purposes.

The main advantage of a homemade snowplow is its low manufacturing cost. There is no need to purchase a specialized unit. Homemade and / or purchased accessories are used to reorient the tool. Not every mower is suitable for converting into a snow blower.

Before starting this process, you should make sure that it is advisable. To do this, it is necessary to evaluate the characteristics of the existing automatic streamer.

The procedure for making a homemade snow blower from a trimmer is as follows:

• First you need to make the body of the unit. To do this, you will need to cut a hole in the bottom of the steel barrel, into which you will then need to insert the gearbox. From the barrel around its entire perimeter, you need to cut off about 50 cm. In the extreme part of the product, you need to make a wide hole to eject the snow masses;
• Next, you need to make a disc. To do this, you need to take a solid sheet of metal and weld the blades to it. As a result, you should get a product that resembles an impeller. It is very important to bend the blades correctly, because the efficiency of the snow blower from the trimmer will depend on this. The more blades you manage to make, the better and faster the snow blower from the trimmer will work;
• Next, you need to make a snow deflector. To do this, a strip must be cut out of the remaining steel and bent in the form of a crescent. On both sides, sidewalls must be welded to the product, which will prevent snow from falling out;
• The next step is to make a scraper and weld it to the snail through which the snow masses will pass. Steel should be used to make the scraper. The dimensions of the element must necessarily correspond to the dimensions of the lower part of the snail;
• For smooth movement of the snow blower from the trimmer to the lower part of its body, it is necessary to fix a solid steel sheet or weld the cross beam and fix the wheels on both sides of it;
• Next, you need to weld the snow deflector over the hole from which the snow will be thrown. It is best if you can adjust the position of the snow blower. Thus, you will be able to change the direction of the snow throw;

Following the specified algorithm, you can easily make a reliable and efficient snow plow from a trimmer that can easily cope even with wet caked snow..

How to make?

Making a snow blower from a gas trimmer with your own hands does not imply reworking the design of the mower, but comes down only to making a nozzle. Consider an example of the simplest design of this removable element for a gasoline trimmer.

Before starting the workflow, it is necessary to draw up the corresponding drawings. They must take into account the dimensions of all parts and how they are connected to each other..

Screw making

A disc is cut out of a sheet of metal, the diameter of which is 2 cm less than the diameter of the drum. A hole is drilled in the center of the disc with a diameter equal to the diameter of the trimmer shaft 0.5 mm. 4 blades are welded to the disk with an edge. Their location is criss-cross.

The blades should not touch each other in the center, leaving a free hole in the disc.

Disk with blades – the propeller rotating on the shaft should not come into contact with the bottom of the drum body. To do this, a nut is first screwed onto the shaft, then a disk is put on, which is fixed with another nut. The height of the first nut must be sufficient so that, resting on it, the screw is not far enough from the bottom of the drum and the heads of the bolts that attach it to the gearbox.

In the upper part of the drum (on the side of the trimmer motor) a hole is cut with a diameter equal to the diameter of the snow pipe This pipe is welded to the edges of the hole and the weld seam is carefully welded. The snow deflector must be directed away from the machine operator. The optimal angle of inclination of the pipe is selected, depending on the characteristics of the terrain on which the snow will be removed. It must be sufficient for the snow jet to reach the required length..

Do-it-yourself snow blower from a trimmer

Today, there are many ways of making snowblowers from household trimmers. The simplest option is to mount the rotor instead of the cutting element. A snowplow made in this way from a trimmer will work on the principle of a shovel, that is, first shovel off the snow, and then throw it aside. We propose to study the procedure for making the unit with your own hands.