Forums46
Topics538,779
Posts9,741,127
Members87,113
|
Most Online25,604 Feb 12th, 2024
|
|
|
Deer Feeder School Project
#6450649
09/13/16 08:39 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 2
schoonnn
OP
Green Horn
|
OP
Green Horn
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 2 |
Hey guys! I am a senior in high school and in my engineering class I am working on a year long capstone project. The goal of the project is to design something new or to improve a current design. My group's topic is deer feeders. We are currently trying to decide what part of feeders we should improve and although we all have our own opinions on what needs to be fixed/ improved from our personal experiences, we think the best way to really decide what needs fixing is getting more input from more people like y'all. Our question is: What part about current deer feeder designs do you think needs to be fixed? Any input you can provide will be super helpful to us! Thanks!
|
|
|
Re: Deer Feeder School Project
[Re: schoonnn]
#6450677
09/13/16 09:04 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,658
TheCloudX
Pro Tracker
|
Pro Tracker
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,658 |
Hi, Schoonnn. Welcome to the forum. One feature that I know is available on higher end models is that of a solid construction stand and fill feeder. What I mean by solid construction is varmint and hog proof. Reliable spinner is always good too. Hope that helps.
|
|
|
Re: Deer Feeder School Project
[Re: schoonnn]
#6450697
09/13/16 09:14 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 12,911
PMK
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 12,911 |
"everyone that lives dies but not everyone who dies lived..."
~PMK~
|
|
|
Re: Deer Feeder School Project
[Re: schoonnn]
#6450935
09/13/16 11:51 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 1,052
glocker17
Pro Tracker
|
Pro Tracker
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 1,052 |
Varmint proof spin plate, no clog funnel design or anti rub legs of some kind to keep the hogs off of them.
Last edited by glocker17; 09/13/16 11:52 PM.
|
|
|
Re: Deer Feeder School Project
[Re: schoonnn]
#6451401
09/14/16 10:38 AM
|
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,665
twinbubba
Veteran Tracker
|
Veteran Tracker
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,665 |
I use crank up feeders and I would like to see a better crank system. Perhaps a bigger spool with a higher gear ratio so it wouldn't so many turns to raise the drum.
2017 Chevy Colorado Z71, 09 Yamaha Rhino 450 Camo,
|
|
|
Re: Deer Feeder School Project
[Re: twinbubba]
#6452187
09/14/16 08:57 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 12,911
PMK
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 12,911 |
I use crank up feeders and I would like to see a better crank system. Perhaps a bigger spool with a higher gear ratio so it wouldn't so many turns to raise the drum. inexpensive 12Vdc winch could help you out ...
"everyone that lives dies but not everyone who dies lived..."
~PMK~
|
|
|
Re: Deer Feeder School Project
[Re: schoonnn]
#6452509
09/15/16 12:24 AM
|
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 3,809
Cleric
Extreme Tracker
|
Extreme Tracker
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 3,809 |
Here are some of the things I look at
Ease of loading corn Durability against hogs Protection from rodents Long life Usability of corn and protein Weather resistance
|
|
|
Re: Deer Feeder School Project
[Re: schoonnn]
#6461599
09/21/16 12:32 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 15
Big Scott
Light Foot
|
Light Foot
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 15 |
Hi Schoonn, If you could give me a call I would like to discuss a feeder design we have to help eliminate all of the above issues. 337-515-3332 Scott
|
|
|
Re: Deer Feeder School Project
[Re: schoonnn]
#6461737
09/21/16 02:15 PM
|
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 2,072
cabosandinh
Veteran Tracker
|
Veteran Tracker
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 2,072 |
The Judge feeder (made in Austin, sold by Cabelas )
have a lot of the features that you 'd want to incorporate
|
|
|
Re: Deer Feeder School Project
[Re: schoonnn]
#6462914
09/22/16 02:36 AM
|
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 4,440
TFF Caribou
Extreme Tracker
|
Extreme Tracker
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 4,440 |
I don't think his project is to build a good feeder. It's to innovate, and make a good feeder better.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
|
|
|
Re: Deer Feeder School Project
[Re: schoonnn]
#6482144
10/05/16 05:56 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,846
Greg Z
Pro Tracker
|
Pro Tracker
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,846 |
The plate below the spinner should be angled downward so that no corn remains on it to invite critters to tear it up.
Greg Ziemer Sewell Lexus 214-597-6006 Life's short... Enjoy the ride!
|
|
|
Re: Deer Feeder School Project
[Re: schoonnn]
#6486198
10/08/16 12:46 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 908
bholt
Tracker
|
Tracker
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 908 |
Interesting project, as someone who builds and sells feeders I admire wisdom for asking these guys, after all they are the end user and the experts. I can tell you are still in high school, as someone who worked with engineers for many years, because the fist college engineer 101 teaches common sense is irrelevant. I think cleric pointed out some fine points. We also need to address damage by cows with mad cow disease and wild hawgs (stability), easy to transport or move short distances, part replacement (components), spinner design and last but not least varmint protection & affordability.
B Holt Shoot-em in the ear
|
|
|
Moderated by bigbob_ftw, CCBIRDDOGMAN, Chickenman, Derek, DeRico, Duck_Hunter, hetman, jeh7mmmag, JustWingem, kmon11, kry226, kwrhuntinglab, Payne, pertnear, rifleman, sig226fan (Rguns.com), Superduty, TreeBass, txcornhusker
|