2speedboi
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This roller uses only a few pieces of material to create a "Solex" style roller.
I am not sure of the glue/epoxy compound, but marine jb weld is the key.
The other component is silicon carbide. I used 60/90 rated grit for this roller, othe grit sizes are available. Wash and strain, dry on low temperature in oven.
A couple large match sticks and disposable gloves.
1. Sand and clean spindle/roller. Light, sanding and soap water, dry clean.
2. Prepare jb weld, dual tube liquid mix, mix thoroughly, about 1.5 tablespoons.
Use sharpie to mark where the main contact area of spindle, this is the main area where the mix will be applied.
3. Apply liquid jb to surface of spindle, about a heavy 1/16. Set in an upright position, it will help to have the spindle chilled until the next step is complete.
4. Mix you're choosen corundum grit.
36 would be best for consistent wet conditions, with 60 or 90 being more for general purpose but still providing excellent grip. The higher the number, the less wear effect.
5. Work amounts of corundum into the jb weld with a popsicle stick or match stick. Once it becomes more of a play dough texture, with gloves on continuously work the putty ball until it can be formed in a ball. Observe best you can how much you have added, the jb weld should double in size once it becomes like putty and has enough grit added.
6. Roll the putty into a tube shape and wrap around your spindle.
Press the putty evenly around the spindle and roll on a flat smooth surface with a little corundum scattered.
Light pressure rolling until desired diameter and width is accomplished. Long working time allows more material to be added.
7. With the small wood tool work the edges into a uniformed shape, you can add more or less as need. This is important for imperfection that can cause vibrations and possibly damage.
Once you have the desired results set up right. A cold area will keep the JB weld from slouching down, fridge or just chilly shop space. Set up-right and allow one day to cure in the fridge, and another at room temperature.
Spindle used is 5/8 diameter, increased to a heavy 7/8.
I am not sure of the glue/epoxy compound, but marine jb weld is the key.
The other component is silicon carbide. I used 60/90 rated grit for this roller, othe grit sizes are available. Wash and strain, dry on low temperature in oven.
A couple large match sticks and disposable gloves.
1. Sand and clean spindle/roller. Light, sanding and soap water, dry clean.
2. Prepare jb weld, dual tube liquid mix, mix thoroughly, about 1.5 tablespoons.
Use sharpie to mark where the main contact area of spindle, this is the main area where the mix will be applied.
3. Apply liquid jb to surface of spindle, about a heavy 1/16. Set in an upright position, it will help to have the spindle chilled until the next step is complete.
4. Mix you're choosen corundum grit.
36 would be best for consistent wet conditions, with 60 or 90 being more for general purpose but still providing excellent grip. The higher the number, the less wear effect.
5. Work amounts of corundum into the jb weld with a popsicle stick or match stick. Once it becomes more of a play dough texture, with gloves on continuously work the putty ball until it can be formed in a ball. Observe best you can how much you have added, the jb weld should double in size once it becomes like putty and has enough grit added.
6. Roll the putty into a tube shape and wrap around your spindle.
Press the putty evenly around the spindle and roll on a flat smooth surface with a little corundum scattered.
Light pressure rolling until desired diameter and width is accomplished. Long working time allows more material to be added.
7. With the small wood tool work the edges into a uniformed shape, you can add more or less as need. This is important for imperfection that can cause vibrations and possibly damage.
Once you have the desired results set up right. A cold area will keep the JB weld from slouching down, fridge or just chilly shop space. Set up-right and allow one day to cure in the fridge, and another at room temperature.
Spindle used is 5/8 diameter, increased to a heavy 7/8.