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Step 4Disassembling the old donor washer (to get to just the hull)
Disassembling the old washer
I chose to use an old washing machine hull as part of the superstructure for my honey extractor, to give my extractor a little character. You can bypass this step, and simply build a box frame from 1" square tubing (used throughout this project). In retrospect, the extra time it took to refit the old washing machine hull is likely not considered worth it by the utilitarian types out there reading...but the end unit certainly is a unique looking honey extractor, and will certainly get you some attention among the beekeeping crowd.
In these photos, I simply gutted the washer, and stripped it down to it's bare hull.
You will need to do the same, and your process may slightly vary based on the type of washer you are able to lay your hands on.
Simply begin by removing the center agitator axle from the tub (as seen in photo). This will be held in by through hub bolts. Soak in WD-40 or PB (or other solvent/lubricant of your choice) and use socket to remove (or break off) each bolt. You won't be using any of these parts, so destroying/thrashing them is fine.
Then, flip the unit over (as seen in photos below), and remove the drive/agitator/pump assemblies. I was able to get some bolts loose using Craftsman sockets, and WD40....but the sawzall had to come out for the stubborn, rusted parts.
After you remove the lower supports/drive system, flip the washer back on it's legs, and simply lift out the tub.
However you get the tub/drive assembly out, be careful to not damage your hull. The less damage you do to it now, the less repair (even if it's cosmetic) you'll have to do to it later.
In my case, eventually, it all came out, leaving me with a nice light hull to work with, as seen in photos below.
I chose to use an old washing machine hull as part of the superstructure for my honey extractor, to give my extractor a little character. You can bypass this step, and simply build a box frame from 1" square tubing (used throughout this project). In retrospect, the extra time it took to refit the old washing machine hull is likely not considered worth it by the utilitarian types out there reading...but the end unit certainly is a unique looking honey extractor, and will certainly get you some attention among the beekeeping crowd.
In these photos, I simply gutted the washer, and stripped it down to it's bare hull.
You will need to do the same, and your process may slightly vary based on the type of washer you are able to lay your hands on.
Simply begin by removing the center agitator axle from the tub (as seen in photo). This will be held in by through hub bolts. Soak in WD-40 or PB (or other solvent/lubricant of your choice) and use socket to remove (or break off) each bolt. You won't be using any of these parts, so destroying/thrashing them is fine.
Then, flip the unit over (as seen in photos below), and remove the drive/agitator/pump assemblies. I was able to get some bolts loose using Craftsman sockets, and WD40....but the sawzall had to come out for the stubborn, rusted parts.
After you remove the lower supports/drive system, flip the washer back on it's legs, and simply lift out the tub.
However you get the tub/drive assembly out, be careful to not damage your hull. The less damage you do to it now, the less repair (even if it's cosmetic) you'll have to do to it later.
In my case, eventually, it all came out, leaving me with a nice light hull to work with, as seen in photos below.
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