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    BIG timed protein feeder build-along

    So, a couple years ago, I bought a 4000# grain mixer from a TBHer with the intentions of cutting it up and building a couple free choice feeders out of it. Well, time has passed and I changed my mind. Since I already have a 1500# Krivoman timed protein feeder and a couple 900# free-choice feeders, I decided I'd try to make a feeder that won't run dry for a couple months when feeding free-choice. I'm guessing that it will hold over 3000#...I'll do the math later...or just fill it up and see what it holds

    Here's the mixer as purchased...



    Cutting off the bottom, piece by piece...



    Rough-cut and waiting for my decision on just how I want this bad boy to look. Obviously, it's going to be taller than I would care for but I have an auger to make filling easier.



    Cut and rolled a cone. Tomorrow I'll get it welded to the drum.

    Last edited by hammer63; 08-05-2022, 02:03 PM.
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    following. Just don't be disappointed when the deer drain it in a month.

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      #3
      In...heck, that cone will hold 200lbs of protein!

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        #4
        this is awesome!! I'm in for this build.

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          #5
          Originally posted by Jamesl View Post
          following. Just don't be disappointed when the deer drain it in a month.
          Pretty sure he said "timed" feeder...that ain't gonna happen...trust me!

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            #6
            Awesome! Tuned in!

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              #7
              Originally posted by RascalArms View Post
              Pretty sure he said "timed" feeder...that ain't gonna happen...trust me!
              I do intend to use it as a timed feeder at times, but as stated in my original post, I'm hoping this feeder can last a couple months during the times when I use it free-choice.

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                #8
                That's BIG!

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by hammer63 View Post
                  I do intend to use it as a timed feeder at times, but as stated in my original post, I'm hoping this feeder can last a couple months during the times when I use it free-choice.
                  I gotcha...my bad, I just looked at the thread title. I'd still bet a pretty penny that that thing will last more than 30 days!

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                    #10
                    Looks like it's going to be cool. I'll be back for the updates.

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                      #11
                      Got the cone welded out this morning. Now to flip this dude over and put a cone roof on it.

                      Last edited by hammer63; 08-05-2022, 02:03 PM.

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                        #12
                        That is solid. Subscribed!

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                          #13
                          Wow! I'm in

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                            #14
                            OK, welded temporary extensions onto the legs to get it upright while the coned roof goes on. Got side-tracked helping momma with a little shop clean-up. Took some measurements so now to do the math and layout the cone pattern and cut it out...next weekend.

                            Last edited by hammer63; 08-05-2022, 02:03 PM.

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                              #15
                              Yep, that should last a month as free choice.

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