I do my laundry by hand. It not only saves money on energy bill but much better for the environment and is a great work out for my arms. Loved your video!

@taalamum

Жыл бұрын

Use rubber gloves. It makes a difference.

I knew a wringer could be made using rolling pins. Thanks for this video.. I saved it because my husband said I was crazy.

@asola4567

3 жыл бұрын

Ha! Your reply gave me a good laugh because I would do the very same, and get the exact same response from my hubby! xD

@dyanneall8921

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing.

Thank you! I live in an apartment that doesnt have a washer/dryer hook up so I bought a portable washer but the spin cycle hardly works and is too noisy. Started just washing then wringing out myself but got a nasty blister on the inner side of my thumb from doing heavy stuff like Jean's and hoodies. Saw wringers online for almost 150 dollars and almost lost my mind. This is so much better! Thank you!

I loved that you had a little curious helper. I remember watching my grandmother use her wringer washer when I was a child. Now, I'm preparing to wash my clothes just like you do. Thanks for sharing your laundry method and tools.

@bethcatt4044

Жыл бұрын

Where did you get the wringer ?

@bethcatt4044

Жыл бұрын

Please do a video of how you made your

@bethcatt4044

Жыл бұрын

How did you make your home made wringer

Hello Eric, we are just now beginning our self-sufficiency journey. We were looking for a wringer but once we started seeing prices as from Lehman and etc., we decided that there must be a better way. Then I saw your video. What a great concept! I would love to see your plans if possible.

@marymascorro8791

2 ай бұрын

Same here. Thanks for the visual.

Thank You for the washing machine and especially the wringer info. Looking for information for months and am tired of broken washing machines and creepers at Laundromats.

Like your wringer. I've been wanting to make one for a while. Thanks for the great design!

This is an awesome design ! a lot of others seem cumbersome and a lot of extra work, would love to see more things like this!

Hi Eric! It’s amazing! I have a Calliger wringer roller and my clothes come out cleaner than the expensive he machine! Very cool construction!

Super clever! Our washing machine craps out all the time, and I have been wanting one of these for a while now. But I couldn't justify spending $150+ on it. I'll have to give your design a go!

How much would you sell these for? They’re so expensive online and yours looks amazing!

@chrislikewater

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, so expensive online. Would love a how to video on making one of these!

@cheezblock4lllll

Жыл бұрын

Ditto ☮️💜 im like yooo he make it look eazy eazy lol why so eazy lol

@kimberlytalbo1800

8 ай бұрын

You sir.... Are genius!! I love this ❤ My hubby loves woodworking I'll be putting a request in for this!!

I love it! I'm going to make one too. Thank you for sharing!! 👍👍

That wringer pretty cool. Nice work!

Thanks for sharing this idea. I think that your explanation is enough to figure out how to go forward to make one to fit my buckets.

Very clever. Thank you so much for sharing your wringer.

I've been looking for this for years! I'll send an email. Thank you so much!

@ericrickards269

7 жыл бұрын

Deborah Elaine I sent those plans to you just now. Let us know how it turns out!

Love this! I saw these for sale all around $160-$200. I'm definately gonna do this

This is wonderful. Nobody seems to address the handwashig elemnt issue which is thespin/wringing. I live in scotland wher it is commonplace and preferred to hang dry clothes. If we can wring it , we can win it x

I love this your so smart !! Thanks for sharing

Wonderful idea! Thank you for sharing.

simple and ingenious... thanks for the inspiration

Thank you for this video. You took what I had in my head and actually built it and shared it. I just showed my husband so now he knows exactly what I want him to build ❤ Tysm! Amazon wringers we’re like $150 to start and I just can’t see spending that but my hands are always blistered from hand wringing.

@dunedainmom

Жыл бұрын

Look up "diy laundry wringer 3 bucket system" She uses 2 buckets, one with holes drilled in, sandwiches the wet laundry in between and sits on it Its cheap and effective

Many thanks for sharing your idea . Really a solution.

Respect to that dude...Great effort and result. I'm inspired. when I get back home to Philippines I'm gonna try to make one of these... using your design as a template. One thing I definitely might try n improve upon is the upper roller adjustment which I think needs to create a little more 'squash' pressure. Instead of the bungie cord/rope maybe a few drilled holes for an adjustment peg can into to hold the roller at the chosen height (or rather gap between the two rollers). Problem may be not creating friction between the pegs and the ends of the rollers. Hymn, I'm thinking sealed bearings (like you see on bike axels/wheels) sandwiched along the ends of the roller where there's pressure from the pegs. Thanks for great video

It’s literally like 400$ for this. Your a genius! Thanks!

Neat, gonna build one this week!

Hmmm, very clever set up. I guess the ship has sailed with getting plans sent out in an email. He must have gotten so irritated by many people asking for plans. Shame though, however I am a carpenter and I was toying with the idea of making one, but I couldn't find anything online that was anything other than adverts for handwringers or erm the bucket squad lol. Still even with this video alone, it has filled in the gaps in my brain freeze. I have a couple of smooth wooden handrollers at home and now with this video I can go ahead and make one. Thanks for posting this eric and on the off chance you are still about a couple of years later and are still giving out the plans, I would sure love em :-)

@ericrickards269

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there, Daniel! The ship has not yet sailed on the plans. And its not a bother at all to email them out. It’s actually been fun to see requests come in from all over. Anyone that is interested in the rough hand drawn plans can just shoot me an email at ericrickardstv@gmail.com and I’ll reply with the plans.

Hey Eric.. Love your wringer idea... I just wanted to add a little about the plunger part...I used about the same sized plunger and instead of drilling I cut out 4, three sided rectangles about 1 1/2 "X 1" I did NOT cut the 4th side out which creates a check valve of sorts, so when you STOMP down the water comes up and through but with the rubber flapper still there, stops the water from shooting up into your face. This seems to allow a much better agitation...Also, when you lift back off it creates a suction of sorts... Thanks for sharing...I'll be sending you my email address...

@ericrickards269

7 жыл бұрын

Robert Rhoads That sounds like a great modification! I'm gonna have to try it. Thanks for sharing.

@wanderingtheusa

4 жыл бұрын

Hey I didn't understand your instructions so u cut three sides? Trying to make one

@johnmartinez9220

4 жыл бұрын

@@wanderingtheusa he cut U-shapes or [ shapes. like 3 sides of a rectangle instead of drilling out circles. I__l

RESPECT! Love this!!!! 😎

This is awesome !! You need to make more videos!!

Hi, very clever design! I appreciate it. Going to make a version of this just to wash the dog blankets as my wife gets upset with the dog stuff going into the washer/dryer. Maybe use some conduit for the rollers but awesome idea you have, appreciate it!

Thanks for your idea 💡👍😀 I'm gonna win points with my wife with this!

This is a really good idea, and it's well-made. My only regret is that you didn't show us step-by-step how to make it. And wanted to get a wringer for a while now, But after seeing the prices for them, the only way I'm going to get one as if I make it myself... I'm not sure I'm handy enough to do this!

@martabachynsky8545

Жыл бұрын

I was hoping for a step-by-step on how to make this too! The store-bought wringers are very expensive.

@judithhaufe6631

9 ай бұрын

What’s the size of the dowel? Idea bend the pipe clip ends together and attach a spring hooked into eye screw below. I would rub the dowel with beeswax to water proof and would “grease” bearing. I make spinning wheel belts and beeswax holds the the woven strings together and gives it grip on the wheel. Want to make one of these to wash my fibers before spinning them. Wringers online expensive.

@judithhaufe6631

9 ай бұрын

Second it

I think you could sell these...

Bungee cords applying pressure on the rollers. Great idea for a DIY wringer.

OKAY, count me in. Replying here instead of in the thread below so that that person doesn't keep getting notifications. I'll be emailing shortly. Brilliant design!

That's awesome. I'll try to implement this in my home

Bravo. Rolling Pins Splendid idea. Thanks.

@ericrickards269

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, David!

So awesome!

Very cool, would like a part 2

I didn't even think to drill holes in the plunger. Ill have to try it. Thanks. 👍😀

Antigamente teve um dispositivo desses acoplado as máquinas de lavar, atualmente é algo que não se encontra por aí.

Making "daddy duties" fun and done. Good job dad.

Same Idea I had come up with, but I intend to use this design for a pizza dough roller. The electric models cost around 700 dollars. I will use this roller system to flatten out my dough, then roll it out into a circle. Good video. Steve

@JackHekler

5 жыл бұрын

did it work for dough?

@whatthe2458

2 жыл бұрын

Did it work?

Wringer looks great, just emailed you!

Wow! I've looked almost nightly since November online for instructions on how to make a wringer, and it took this long for you to appear in the search results. You are a clever fellow to have figured out how to make a clothes wringer. I don't quite get how the bottom rolling pin is attached. If you still have those instructions, I'm interested in them. Thanks!

@ericrickards269

7 жыл бұрын

Justsaying Wi I'm glad you stumbled onto the video! The lower pin is freewheeling down there. I left the original rod and plastic keepers in it from its original days as a rolling pin. I removed the handles and drilled a hole in each side or the upright frame arms to accommodate the rod. The plastic keepers weren't up to the task though, and I had to put a shim alongside the inside of the upright frame arms to keep the plastic keepers from bending and popping out. It's certainly something you can improve upon when you build yours! If you would like a copy of my crude plans, just send an email to ericrickardstv@gmail.com so I can send them along!

This is exactly what I was looking for! I’m so impressed! I’ve sent you an email, hoping you are continuing to send out plans for the rolling pin wringer.

@ericrickards269

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I just sent the plans to your email.

@angelacarter6593

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericrickards269 That’s awesome. I don’t need plans as I’m a bit of a maker myself but I LOVE that you are still sending them out to others.

@MA-mh1vs

Жыл бұрын

@@ericrickards269 Wish I knew I could have got plans from you, I just worked with what I saw in the video. I made a couple of tweeks to your design and went with it. I am lacquering the wood right now, can't wait it done! I am going to make a off grid washer with a utility sink. I am going to incorporate a built agitator, seal and lid so it does not splash out.

You are a genius! This is wonderful! They are $179.00 at Lehman's!

@ericrickards269

7 жыл бұрын

krazo hills: You're far too kind! I originally thought I would just buy a wringer, but that $179.00 price tag made them very unattainable very quickly. Hence, this concoction...

Genius!

Fantastic idea!! Are you still sending out your plans on how you did this please? Thanks

This is amazing! Could I please have the plans for this?

What a nice design. Remind us of the old washers back from the 30s. With these ringers attached. Hey can you do us a favor make one that we could use for a bucket to ring out mops.. those contraptions made in yellow plastic you see at home Depot and Lowe's end up falling part before it's time. Be great if you can design something for us thanks take care George

Awesome 👏😎

Wow! Are you still sharing the information on how to make the wringer? My washing machine just died and I do not have the funds to replace it. The wringer would be fantastic and make the job so much easier. I am going to email you at the address you have given to others. Thank you in advance!

Amazing looking wringer. I would love to obtain directions on how to DIY it. Do you have an instruction video or planning one?

Neat! :)

This is so smart

NICE!

I need one of this for my crafts make good die cut thing for my metal dies

You are a awesome FATHER ❤

Fantastic

Great system plunger not so much I'm going to use a paint mixer attached to a battery drill but your wringer cough my eye those are expensive I'll have to make one those yrs ago hope you're still doing well jr in high school now thanks

Have you ever considered putting a paddle rocker on your wash tub? It would be a bit easier to agitate and have no rubber to wear out.

Awesome

Advertisement for this: Why wait for your washer machine to wet things? Why wait for your dryer and lint clean it? When you can do the work yourself! just use the plunger, Go up and down on the wet items for a bit, Use the wringer 3-6 times and you got clean clothes in 2 minutes! Absolutely free!

I see that you are sharing plans for this, If you are of a mind and have time, I would love to have them. :) Thank you.

@ericrickards269

7 жыл бұрын

Ronda Jones certainly! Just send an email to ericrickardstv@gmail.com and I can send them digitally to you!

Look great. Did you consider having the wooden roller wrapped in a sheet of rubber, to get a better grip and potentially be more efficient in the pressure, and amount of water it can squeeze out?

@ericrickards269

6 жыл бұрын

SaMiChi I did consider it but eventually decided not to for two reasons. First was cost. I was trying to build this as inexpensively as possible. And the second was my concern that the wood underneath would rot prematurely if it couldn’t air out completely. I’ll love to see one built with some sort of traction, though.

I know this is an old video but I would love the instructions on how to build the ringer please. 🙏

I've been looking for information on making a home made wringer for years. Do you have plans or could make a video how you made yours? thanks

@ericrickards269

7 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year, Mari B! I could certainly draw up some rough plans of how I made this one. If you want, send me an email at ericrickardstv@gmail.com and I'll email back a PDF.

@mbracewell154

7 жыл бұрын

Eric Rickards oh you are awesome! I will definitely send an email. thanks!

@uschilou

7 жыл бұрын

Eric Rickards emailed you also! Thank you!!

@vstinnitt

6 жыл бұрын

If you see this even though it's been a yr can you pls send copy of wringer plans.

@lisasmith3231

5 жыл бұрын

Oh please if you see this...please send me your fantastic plans also! ls4697@gmail.com

Fucking genius!

😊👍

Good for people who get bored easily

Thats what a an old laminating machine is for 😉

Absolutely genius. Do you have plans. I would greatly appreciate a copy.

@ericrickards269

4 жыл бұрын

Hello, Alice Norman! Just send an email to me at ericrickardstv@gmail.com and I’ll reply with the rough plans I have drawn up.

I would buy 2. Because I know I would never be able to find another.

@ericrickards269

5 жыл бұрын

Tilas8 Ha! I’ll look into making these available for sale. Thanks for commenting.

@JB-tv2wp

3 жыл бұрын

Eric Rickards have you made any yet? 😀 I’d totally buy one

I am planning to do it myself. I think it would be more cost-effective if you make it personal.

The only negative to wringers, they are hell of zippers and buttons. I used one for 18 months.

Woaw it is amazing.. goood job.. i can do that.. i am living off grid a wooden tiny house.. i need it.. have you got plan sir???

@ericrickards269

5 жыл бұрын

Dilara Michel, thanks! And I do have plans. Just send an email to ericrickardstv@gmail.com and I’ll send the plans in pdf form to you. Send some pictures of your tiny house, too. I’d love to see what you have going on!

@lavidawhitson818

4 жыл бұрын

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Can you do a demonstration on how to build this?

Hi how did you make the wringer? Can’t find plans online anywhere and they are so expensive to buy

Like to use the wringer as a seed crush or press

I'd buy one of those wringers. Please

Where about are ya now. Looks like echo park without the extra land.

Can you make a video showing how you made it?

I’m a 59 year old woman and I’m would love to buy a ringer made by you. Please let me know. Thanks

Just sent you an email. Thanks for sharing!

I just sent you an email. Would love to know how you made the wringer. Looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you. ~Stephanie

I would buy this from you. How much would you sell this for?

Hi im sorry you've probably been asked this quite a few times but do you happen to have any plans for the wringer or happen to have a view on how you made It? Thanks so much

@ericrickards269

6 жыл бұрын

lauren hopkins, thanks for the inquiry! Just send a message to ericrickardstv@gmail.com and I can reply with plans and some rough instructions I drew up.

Did u remove the metal rod inside the lower (stationary) rolling pin & replace it with a dowel like the top roller?

@ericrickards269

4 ай бұрын

I left the stationary pin with the stock metal rod. It wasn’t the heartiest of set-ups, but functioned acceptably.

Did you ever end up making another wringer?

How did you get the rolling pins apart? thanks!

@ericrickards269

7 жыл бұрын

Hello USCHI LOU! (Firstly, I just emailed the plans and directions to you. Thank you for emailing me with your request.) I removed the handles from the rolling pins by putting the pin in a vice horizontally on my workbench and whittling down the handle by hand with a sharp chisel. I opted for this method because the baby was asleep and it was virtually silent. Taking a hand saw to it would probably have been more to the point. Once most of the stock had been removed, I used the chisel to pry the handle away from the rod and actual roller until the handle cracked and was able to be removed. It did require a little bit of patience, but both pins were ready to go in less than 10 minutes. I hope this helps!

I am wondering why the tubs when you have a bathtub? I was wondering about using the tub for washing/rinsing), mounting the ringer on the wall (in a place you wouldn't run into it while taking a shower) and putting a clothesline over the tub using an old fashioned reel and some cup hooks. . .

@masterfiddler11

5 жыл бұрын

Sherri, I have a similar setup and using a bin or tub is easier than filling the tub. Uses less water, and easier to agitate in the bin than the tub. I then use the same bin for my clothes hamper. I'm curious what you come up with, hope to see more details as you go!

So fabulous! Especially because it's extremely difficult to find commercial wringers available, most are out of stock. I'd love to have the plans emailed to me. Where do I find your email address?

Would you be able to share your plans on how to make this wringer? I really want to build my own.

@ericrickards269

3 жыл бұрын

Certainly Emma! Just send a request to ericrickardstv@gmail.com and I’ll reply with the plans I drew up for this wringer project.

If I send an email could I get a copy of the plans? Yours looks really good I bought one off of Amazon and it broke after a months use!

@ericrickards269

5 жыл бұрын

Littlelicy Sorry to hear yours broke! And, yes, just send your request to ericrickardstv@gmail.com and I’ll reply with the plans.

@ali21891

5 жыл бұрын

@@ericrickards269 Thanks so much🙏

Those wringer rollers are soo expensive to buy

If there was a bushing that would squish enough or spring that could compress better then a guy might use hardware bolts 🔩 mounted out of the roller. Four skateboard bearing due that might blow out over time.

@timothymccarthy7747

2 жыл бұрын

A plastic sodie bottle cylinder part might roll up good enough for a "SHAFT"

Gives them something to do

Would you be willing to write a step by step on making the wringer?