I’ve seen all the ball cleaning machines and they pretty much work on the same principle but ..
What if you took a cylinder, could be something as simple as 3 or 4 inch pvc pipe cut to around 20 inches, shorter for fewer balls, but 20 inches for maybe 8 balls. You would then maybe cut 8 holes in the top with a hole saw, or split the pipe in half lengthwise and hinge it so you could open the top. Inside you could line each half with a microfiber pad or carpet. They make 24” microfiber mop pads that are Velcro attached that can be cut to length.
You would then add 3 or 4 inch lined discs to make 8 compartments for the balls. You would then have pvc end caps with center holes for studs that would go into pillow blocks on a piece of plywood. You would then add the balls, spray them with a cleaner, close the top and spin it with a drill or get fancy and belt drive it with a small motor with variable speed dial.
The padding would be loose enough to hold the balls but actually spin around the balls on all sides , cheap setup .. dumb idea?
What if you took a cylinder, could be something as simple as 3 or 4 inch pvc pipe cut to around 20 inches, shorter for fewer balls, but 20 inches for maybe 8 balls. You would then maybe cut 8 holes in the top with a hole saw, or split the pipe in half lengthwise and hinge it so you could open the top. Inside you could line each half with a microfiber pad or carpet. They make 24” microfiber mop pads that are Velcro attached that can be cut to length.
You would then add 3 or 4 inch lined discs to make 8 compartments for the balls. You would then have pvc end caps with center holes for studs that would go into pillow blocks on a piece of plywood. You would then add the balls, spray them with a cleaner, close the top and spin it with a drill or get fancy and belt drive it with a small motor with variable speed dial.
The padding would be loose enough to hold the balls but actually spin around the balls on all sides , cheap setup .. dumb idea?