A homemade tire changer is a common equipment, especially recently. All because the operation that is performed on such a device is in demand, it often has to be performed, but there is no time to go to the service center or workshop to receive qualified assistance. It is in such situations that home-made devices help out.
What is needed to assemble the machine?
It is important to say that a tire truck or a passenger car is one and the same. A clear separation practically does not exist. Home craftsmen say that it is quite possible to assemble a home-made machine, which will not concede even the 1850th model, which has a third hand. In order to assemble a quality product, the following materials are needed:
- The first important and mandatory component is the frame. This element is most often made from ordinary profiles. The only thing you need to pay attention to is stability. This parameter is different for truck tire machines and cars. Naturally, the frame should be more stable for the first category than for the second.
- The third lever, or as it is also called the "arm". This element is considered the third number in the sequence of manufacture and assembly of the machine, and its main purpose is to remove the tire.
- The last important element is the vertical riser. A third arm will be attached to this part, and in terms of execution it is most often a welded flange.
The most important point is the quality of spare parts for tire machines. All metal must be of good rolling, since it will have to withstand the weight of the tires of the car. To facilitate the assembly process and be 100% sure that the assembled machine will meet all the requirements, it is best to first draw a drawing, and then order metal rental based on it.
DIY assembly
Do-it-yourself tire assembly machine assembly begins only after a person has all the necessary components, as well as a clear action plan (drawing). To implement the assembly process, it is best to adhere to the following general plan:
- The first step is to assemble the base. It is assembled most often from ordinary profile pipes. The minimum distance between the support pipes must be at least seventy centimeters. If this condition is not met, then even cars cannot be serviced due to lack of stability, not to mention trucks.
- After that, it is necessary to attach the flange to the crossbar vertically. It is important to note here that for the successful assembly of a tire changer with your own hands, it is necessary to weld this element. Otherwise, the part simply will not hold. Then a clip is attached to the already welded flange. With this component you can attach a "hand".
- Further, experts advise proceeding with the direct installation of the lever. It is necessary to fasten it only to the metal part, otherwise it will also not hold, like the flange.
After that, we can assume that the assembly of the tire changer with their own hands is completed. Another important operation that needs to be done after assembly is balancing. The procedure is carried out using the existing wheel. This operation usually takes only a couple of minutes. After that, you can proceed to the full operation of the machine.
What are the advantages of the design?
A self-assembled tire changer has the following advantages:
- Cost. The price of components for this equipment is low. In addition, in some cases, even previously processed metal can be used, which will further reduce the cost of the structure.
- Of course, a significant advantage is that you can carry out a tire fitting operation at home for free at any time.
- Universality. This equipment, with proper handling and adaptation, is quite suitable for working with almost any type of wheel, including trucks. It is important to understand that with proper operation of the machine the possibility of damage to the wheels is excluded.
Distinctive features
Among the features that can be distinguished from home-made machines is compactness. The dimensions of the device are small, which means that you can store it in almost any convenient place. It should be noted and ease of assembly. The number of elements is small, and the design of the machine itself is simple. If you carefully follow the instructions, then the assembly takes only a couple of hours.
Conclusion
If we compare home-made machines and purchased ones, they do not differ much, except in their appearance. However, the incomparable plus of your own equipment is not only that you can save time and money on a trip to a service center, but also provide tire services to others. Thus, one spent day off for the purchase of material and assembly of the device will pay off not only in terms of convenience, but also the money spent.