Rolling mill help reqd

[imagedude]

I've got most of my stuff together for my mill but I still haven't designed the mechanism for raising and lowering the unpowered lower roller. :huh:
Any suggestions are welcome. :?:

[MotorbikeMan]

What sort of size are we talking about?

[imagedude]

Diameter 2.5" rolls about 8" long, driven by a 1500 rpm 1.5HP motor geared down to 60 rpm.

[MotorbikeMan]

would having it fixed by two uprights onto an 'L' shaped lever so that the bottom roller moves through an arc as you lever it up and down work?

[pbforge]

I found that a coarse screw and a large nut with handles works really well for a quick adjustment for the lower roller. Acme or square threads would work too.

I have a few pictures of my mill at http://www.polarbearforge.com/rolling_mill.htm

I built it based on Hugh McDonalds' plans.

Jamie

[imagedude]

I knew I'd find a use for my small flypress! :)