Mike Williamson 198 Report post Posted August 16, 2003 I have a problem..... Was doing sidewalks at an office park today and my surface cleaner (24" Steel Eagle) got hung up in a garden hose...stupid mistake, but two out of three of my spinner bars are bent. Tried straightening them, but can't get them straight enough to prevent some pretty severe vibration. I figured that's not real good on the swivel spinner, so I cleaned up and stopped. Came home to order some new bars, and three backups...until I saw the price. The cheapest I've been able to find is $43.95 EACH. My first question is does anyone know where I can get these cheaper? Second question is, what would prevent me from making my own? An 8" or so piece of stainless tubing, a 90 degree elbow, and a flare nut.....Any reason this wouldn't work? I can make something like that for a hell of a lot less than $46.00. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One Tough Pressure 580 Report post Posted August 17, 2003 I would say go for it. Let us know how it turns out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Williamson 198 Report post Posted August 17, 2003 Yep, think I'm going to get the parts tomorrow afternoon and give it a shot. Hell, what do I have to lose? I had planned on buying 3 replacement bars and 3 extras....that's $260.00 (if my math is wrong, pardon me...two glasses of wine will do that). I can't spend that much on spinner bars...not when I can make the exact same thing for $10.00 or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One Tough Pressure 580 Report post Posted August 17, 2003 http://groups.msn.com/Hotwaterwizard/buildyourownsurfacecleaner.msnw This is the link for Hot Water Wizard and the plans that he has for building your own surface cleaner, provided by Rick at ProWash. I did not re-read them, but I recall that they gave details on making the arms. It may come in handy. I have seen Steel Eagle spinner arms that did not have a weld on the arm where the 90 degree fitting is, so it should not be a problem, as long as they are tight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cartersproperty 14 Report post Posted September 29, 2009 I know this is an old thread but does anyone have info on making your own spinner bars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Ortiz 14 Report post Posted September 29, 2009 I would buy them new. They are balanced and the right size. you would be wasting money and still have to order them. I tried to make a straight bar and focused on trying to keep them balanced as much a possable. it worked but did sake quite a bit. good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher 102 Report post Posted September 29, 2009 Depending on how you look at it, if the spray bars are home made and work then that is great but if they are not balanced, the vibration could ruin a $290.00 Whisper Wash or Whirl A Way swivel or a $600.00 Deublin swivel. This is just a different way of looking at it. I have tried to make one myself a while back but the steel bars and fittings are never the same weight so I would have to grind metal off parts and after a few hours I got close but in the end I thought of how much it would cost for a new swivel if it got messed up from the vibration so I just ordered new spray bars. _________________ Superior Power Washing Chris Chappell 361-853-2513 prostaff@superiorpowerwashing.com House Cleaning Driveway and Sidewalk Cleaning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim_Cooney 14 Report post Posted September 29, 2009 I think $43.95is cheap, compared to all the time and energy you will spend trying to build your own, the chance ruining your Deublin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Kassander 26 Report post Posted September 29, 2009 Chris and Jim are right they are balanced and it is not worht the effort. I made my own once and it just didn't work quite right the right tools make all the difference. LIke a sharp drill bit and a dull one. do it right the first time and you will save money in the long run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites