FoodShare Bicycle Blender Manuel utilisateur

THE BICYCLE BLENDER

STEP BY STEP BUILDING GUIDE

Field To Table Schools

FoodShare Toronto

FoodShare Toronto is a non-prot community organization whose vision is Good Healthy Food for

All.Founded in 1985 to address hunger in Toronto communities, FoodShare takes a unique

multifaceted and long-term approach to hunger and food issues.

We work to empower individuals, families and communities through food-based initiatives, while

advocating for the broader public policies needed to ensure that everyone hasadequate access to

sustainably produced, good healthy food.

Working "from eld to table," we focus on the entire system that puts food on our tables: from the

growing, processing and distribution of food to its purchasing, cooking and consumption.

FoodShare would like to acknowledge the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Patagonia

and Whole Foods Market in the production of this toolkit.

Published By:

FoodShare Toronto

90 Croatia Street

Toronto, ON

Canada

M6H 1K9

Phone: (416) 363-6441

Website: www.foodshare.net

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Here’s to enjoying

the fruits of your labour

from the fruits of your labour

Welcome to the wonderful world of bike-powered blending! This guide will help you convert

an old blender (even one that no longer works) into a pedal-powered smoothie machine.

Here at FoodShare we use our bike blenders to get students of all ages excited about healthy

eating. Even the most unadventurous students will usually at least try a smoothie if they’ve

been involved in the process by taking a turn pedaling.

Although we have tried to make the steps for building a bike blender as straight-forward as

possible, it’s definitely not a project for everyone. If you’re never picked up a power tool

before, you’ll probably want to get some help from a handy friend.

Good luck and happy pedaling!

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clear polycarbonate sheet, 6” x 12” (full

sheets of this are quick expensive, so

look for offcuts)

¾” webbing, approximately 3 ½’ (MEC

product number 0407-056†)

plastic buckle (MEC product number

5000-701†)

Oster brand blender (old style with a

detachable plastic ring that holds the jug)

rear bike rack (MEC product number

1805-092†)

3/8” drill chuck and chuck key

5/8” plywood, about 12” x 16”

Weldbond glue

twelve 1 ½” wood screws (#8)

six ½” pan head screws (#8)

four 2” x ¼” bolts

eight ¼” washers

four ¼” nuts

road bike (a step-through frame is nice)

stationary trainer stand

table saw and jig saw

drill with #2 Robertson bit;

#8 countersink bit; and 5/32”, 1/4” and

3/8” drill bits

pliers

adjustable wrench

ratchet set

pencil and pen/marker

tape measure

BLENDER

BIKE RACK

DRILL CHUCK

AND KEY BOLTS, NUTS, WASHERS

TRAINER STAND

BUCKLE AND WEBBING

ATTENTION: Power tools can be very dangerous!

If you’re not familiar with using them, make sure

you get help from someone who is.

TIPS: Garage sales and second-hand stores are a good

place to find an older model of blender like this. Check

out Craigslist and Kijiji as well! Make sure that the bike

rack is similar to the one shown here, with lots of open

space between the horizontal bars.

TIPS: Trainer stands come in a variety of models and

usually include a resistance mechanism, which you can

remove before using.

TIPS: You can try removing the chuck from a broken drill or

just buy a replacement chuck from your local hardware store.

open space

detachable ring

†Visit www.mec.ca for more details about

these products

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MATERIALS

TOOLS

OPTIONAL

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Disassemble the blender base by undoing the three screws that attach the bottom cover and

removing it. Disconnect the power cord, unscrew the top of the metal drive shaft (the part

that interfaces with the blender jug) and remove the fan from the bottom of the drive shaft.

Disconnect the coloured wires, undo the screws that hold the chassis in place and remove it.

Remove the two screws that attach the plastic rim to the top of the blender base and set it aside.

Undo the two screws that hold the chassis together and take it apart. Cut the wires and

remove the copper windings from the middle section of the chassis. Set aside the three parts

of the chassis, the two screws that held it together, the drive shaft and the top interface.

DISCONNECT WIRES REMOVE SCREWS

TAKE CHASSIS APART MIDDLE OF CHASSIS

REMOVE TOP OF DRIVE

SHAFT

REMOVE COPPER WINDINGS

Drive Shaft

TOP INTERFACE

PLASTIC RING

DISASSEMBLING THE BLENDER

PARTS TO SAVE

bce

DRIVE SHAFT

SCREWS

CHASSIS

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In the centre of the top piece,

trace a circle the size of the

inside of the ring that holds the

base of the blender jug. Cut this

hole out by drilling a hole with a

large drill bit and then using a

jigsaw.

Cut pieces for new base from 5/8”

plywood:

Top - 1 piece at 6” x 6”

Sides - 2 pieces at 2 ¾” x 6”

Bottom - 1 piece at 8” x 6”

Middle - 1 piece at 4 ¾” x 6”

Braces - 2 pieces at 1” x 8”

Cut the polycarbonate to the following sizes:

Top - 6” x 6”

Guard - 4 ½“ x 4 ½”

TRACE CIRCLE CUT OUT CIRCLE

BUILDING A NEW BASE

TIPS: These components are optional but useful additions.

The polycarbonate top makes it much easier to wipe the

base clean after use and the guard prevents smoothie from

dripping inside the blender box.

OPTIONAL

DIMENSIONS & ARRANGEMENT

STEP 1

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Trace the middle section of the

chassis centred on the middle

plywood piece and cut it out.

Insert the middle section of the

chassis into the hole you just

cut and then reassemble the

chassis around the plywood.

Attach the plywood sides to the

plywood top with 1 ½” screws.

Place the middle plywood with

the chassis in position and then

attach the plywood bottom to

the sides with 1 ½” screws.

REASSEMBLE CHASSISTRACE CHASSIS MIDDLE

PUT CHASSIS IN POSITION ATTACH BOTTOM

Take the bottom piece and cut

out a 1-5/16” x 2-3/8” rectangle,

centred on a 6” x 6” section of

the plywood. Insert the bottom

piece of the chassis in this hole

to make sure that it fits.

MARK RECTANGLE FIT CHASSIS BOTTOM

OPTIONAL: Take the top piece

of polycarbonate (6” x 6”), trace

a hole the same size as the one

you just cut in the plywood, and

cut it out using the same

method you used to cut the

hole in the plywood. TRACE CIRCLE ON POLY CUT OUT CIRCLE

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

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Fasten the drill chuck to the

bottom of the drive shaft and

tighten it with the chuck key.

Reattach the top interface to

the top of the drive shaft by

screwing it back on.

Using two short pieces of 2”x4”

or other scrap wood as a stand

to accommodate the drill

chuck, place the plywood base

you have just assembled

upright. Place the plastic ring

and blender jug on top of the

base, with the drive shaft

inserted into the notch on the bottom of the blade assembly of the blender jug. Shift the jug

and chassis until the blade assembly rotates easily when you turn the drill chuck. Trace the

outside of the ring on the plywood top.

Use a pencil to make two

marks on the outside of the

plastic ring in line with where

the screw hole are on the

bottom. Transfer these marks

to the plywood and then make

marks the same distance in

from edge as the screw holes.

Unscrew the plywood top and

drill two 5/32” holes in the

plywood for the screws that will

attach the ring. Place the

polycarbonate on top of the

plywood and drill holes in the

polycarbonate where the six

screw holes are.

POSITION RING AND JUG

MARK RING TRANSFER MARKS

MARK SCREW HOLES DRILL HOLES IN POLY

STEP 6

STEP 7

STEP 8

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Remove the protective film from

the polycarbonate and then,

with it in place, screw in the ring

from below. Attach this whole

top assembly to the rest of the

plywood blender base.

Put the blender jug in place and lift the chassis up until the top interface fits into the slot in the

blade assembly. Adjust the position of the chassis until you find a spot where the blade

assembly spins freely when you turn the chuck and mark the

position of the centre piece of plywood. Attach this piece to

the sides with 1 ½” screws.

Put the new base back on the stand, replace the jug and test

to make sure that the blades still turn smoothly. You may

need to adjust the positioning slightly by undoing one or

more of the screws, moving the chassis, and then sinking the

screws back in.

OPTIONAL: Take the 4 ½“ x 4

½” polycarbonate guard and

drill a ¾” hole in the centre.

Remove the top assembly,

unscrew and remove the top of

the drive shaft and attach the

polycarbonate in position on

the underside of the top

assembly with ½” screws.

Reattach the top assembly.

FASTEN RING SCREW CHASSIS IN PLACE

Turn the box upside down and

place the two 1” x 8” braces

5/8” in from each side. Drill a

1/4” hole through the end of

each brace and the bottom of

the blender base (making sure not so drill too deeply and accidentally drilling through the

centre piece of plywood. Attach the braces temporarily using the bolts and nuts.

DRILL HOLES IN BRACES BRACES INSTALLED

GUARD WITH 3/4” HOLE

INSTALLING GUARDGUARD PLACEMENT

STEP 9

STEP 10

STEP 11

STEP 12

STEP 13

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Loosen the drill chuck and

remove it. Apply glue to each

of the three “teeth” inside the

chuck and then carefully

mount it back onto the bottom

of the drive shaft. Tighten it

with the chuck key and spin it

with your fingers to make sure

it is centred properly, adjust as needed so that it spins without wobbling. When you find

the sweet spot, fasten it as tightly as possible.

Place the box on its side and apply glue to the small gap beside the jagged teeth on the

outside. Smooth this glue out with a small piece of scrap cardboard and let it dry for at

least 24 hours.

Mount the bicycle in the training stand and attach the rack to

the rear of the bicycle, using the provided instructions. When

the glue has cured, mount the blender base on the rack with

the drill chuck pressed up against the left sidewall of the tire.

Attach the box to the rack by fastening the braces with the

bolts and nuts, clamping the bike rack between the box and

the braces. Test the blender by cranking a pedal slowly and

watching to make sure that the chuck is spinning. If it comes

out of contact with the tire at any point in the rotation, loosen

the nuts, push the box so that the chuck presses up against

the tire more snugly, and tighten the nuts again.

GLUE CHUCK TO DRIVE SHAFT GLUE CHUCK CLOSED

MOUNT BLENDER ON RACK

INSTALL STRAP

TIPS: The safety strap is a great added feature for making sure that the blender jug doesn’t accidentally get

knocked of the bike and smashed when people are getting on and off of the bike. It also allows the blender to be

used by just one person if there isn’t an extra pair of hands to hold the jug in place while the bike is being pedaled.

OPTIONAL: Thread the webbing through the catch side of

the buckle, run it from the underside of the top piece of the

box to the top of the blender jug, and then cut it double that

length. Fasten both ends of to the top piece of the box with

a small screw. Thread the leftover webbing through the

hook side of the buckle. Fasten one end to the top piece of

the box, clip the buckle together at the top of the blender

jug and tighten it snugly.

STEP 14

STEP 15

MOUNTING THE BLENDER ON THE BIKE

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