Rock Trommel Plans
The design goal focused primarily on developing a low profile trommel for the purpose of
separating dirt from river rocks, while utilizing commodity parts.
This document illustrates a majority of parts and assemblies (i.e., some miscellaneous parts,
like nuts, bolts and washers are not documented), while the following videos provides
construction guidance.
Rock Trommel Videos:
Part #1 - Demonstration ([Link]
Part #2 - Software Tools ([Link]
Part #3 - Lumber & Braces ([Link]
Part #4 - Trommel Build ([Link]
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Trommel (Right Side)
22" 22"
22.5"
5/16" Washer and
Nylon Lock Nut
5/16" Threaded Rod
~19.5" 1 2 3
7"
17"
5a 6a 6b 6c
~15"
5o
4"
20b
16.75"
20a 21a
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Trommel (Left Side)
22.5"
48"
48" (shaft)
5/16" x 1.5" Lag Screw
Axle Pulley Shaft Collar (Top)
Pillow Bearing
5/16" x 2" Lag Screw
(Bottom)
9
Side 8 7 ~19.5"
7"
2x6 4
10 6c 11a 5b 6b 11b 6a 5b
Side
21b
16.75"
20c 21c
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Trommel (Input End)
55o
Back
55o
7"
1 7
2x6 4
22
16.75"
23
5a 10 6a 5b
20d 21d
15"
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Trommel (Output End)
C2 = 3" * 3.124
C2 = 9.42" C1 = 4" * 3.124
C1 = 12.56"
6.37"
4.71"
6.28"
6.47"
0.75"
2"
Front
1"
1.5"
7"
2"
9
3
2x6
22
16.75"
23
5b 6c 11b 5a
21e 20e
~15"
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Plastic Barrier
Plastic Barrier
This barrier helps protect the
idle wheel bearings from dirt.
0.5"
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Idle Wheel
1.12"
0.875"
0.62"
2"
5/16"
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12" Brace
nd
Raw Stock
2 Cut
1st Cut
1.24"
Bend 45o after the 1st Cut
1.5" 1.25" Note: The cut order makes it easier to bend straight
2nd Cut
1.25"
Type A - Brace
1.24"
45o
11.55"
Type B - Brace
1.25"
1.24"
45o
Each Brace will require two 1¼” x ¼” Lag Screws
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6" Brace
nd
6" Raw Stock
2 Cut
1st Cut
1.24"
1.5" 1.25"
1.25"
Type A - Brace
1.24"
45o
Type B - Brace
1.25"
1.24"
45o
Each Brace will require two 1¼” x ¼” Lag Screws
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Wheel
120-Lb load capacity
1/2-Inch centered axle bore diameter
7-Inch steel rim, ball bearings
1-3/4-Inch Ribbed tread face
1-3/4-Inch hub length
1.75"
10"
Stanley National Hardware 4005BC The Hillman Group 8989
1/2" x 36" Plated Steel Smooth Rod 1/2 Axle Nut Zinc
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Motor
Front
Side
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Motor Pulley
1.25"
4"
V-Belt Pulley
Bore Type: Fixed Bore
Material: Die Cast Zamak 3
Number of Grooves: 1
Bore Dia.: 5/8"
Outside Dia.: 4.00"
3L Belt Pitch Dia.: 3.55", 4L, A, or AX Belt Pitch Dia.:
3.85", 4LA or A Belt Pitch Dia.: 3.85"
Fits Shaft Dia.: 5/8"
Bushing Required: None
Construction: Solid
Keyway Size: 0.187" x 0.093"
Set Screw Included: Yes
For Use With: 3L, 4L or A Type V-Belts
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Axle Pulley
1.25"
3"
V-Belt Pulley
Bore Type: Fixed Bore
Material: Die Cast Zamak 3
Number of Grooves: 1
Bore Dia.: 3/4"
Outside Dia.: 3.00"
3L Belt Pitch Dia.: 2.55", 4L, A, or AX Belt Pitch Dia.: 2.85", 4LA or A Belt Pitch Dia.: 2.85"
Fits Shaft Dia.: 3/4"
Bushing Required: None
Construction: Solid
Keyway Size: 0.187" x 0.093"
Set Screw Included: Yes
For Use With: 3L, 4L or A Type V-Belts
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Drive Wheel
[Link] Wheels with Keyed Hubs
1.5"
1.65"
4"
Circumference = π × diameter = 2 × π × radius
CP = 12.57" (outside)
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Keyed Shaft
PN: 3/4 GKS-1045-48
Technical Specification:
Shaft Diameter: ¾”
Keyway: 3/16" x 3/32"
Length: 48"
Material: Carbon Steel Grade 1045 Compliance & Restrictions Compliance
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Wheel-to-Shalft Key
The drive wheel key does not fit the Keyed Shaft. Two options are provided below, which will
resolve this issue for this application.
Drive Wheel Key: ¼” x ¼”
Shaft Key: 3/16" x 3/16"
Option 1: Use a 3/16" x 3/16" Key, which will fit loosely
(as shown) in the Drive Wheel.
3/16" x 3/16" x 1.5" Key
Option 2: Machine the Drive Wheel Key to fit a 3/16 x 3/32 keyway as
illustrated below.
1.5" 0.25"
0.25"
Original Key
Modified Key
0.09375"
Keyed Shaft - Keyway
0.1875"
3/16 = 0.1875
3/32 = 0.09375
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Pillow Bearing
2.5313"
1.5"
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Shaft Collar
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Drive Belt
C2 = 3" * 3.124
C2 = 9.42"
6.37"
4.71"
C1 = 4" * 3.124
C1 = 12.56"
6.28"
6.47"
Total: 23.83" OD
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Bike Rim
Measured Dimensions
1.25"
0.95"
0.25"
22.5" Outside Diameter 0.7"
0.44"
0.6562"
21.25" Inside Diameter
0.17"
0.32"
Circumference = π × diameter
Co = 70.68" = 5.89' (outside)
Ci = 66.76" = 5.56' (inside)
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Hardware Cloth
Fasten Rim to
Hardware Cloth
With Cable Tie
Cable Tie
0.5" 0.5"
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Cable Tie
[Link]
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Wood Sealent
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Deck Screws
Stainless Steel Deck Screws are used to fasten 2x4's to each other.
#10 - 3" Deck Screw
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