The Usge model1 Drill Powered Bucket Corona

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This my take on the "bucket Corona" concept.
I started with a 5 gal paint bucket that has vacum seal lid, cut a 2x4 to the curve of the bucket wall at install depth. Mounted the Corona on the 2x4 with machine hex bolts/nuts/washers. Lowered entire assembly into the bucket to get my install position/height...so that the feeder cup just breaks the surface where it bevels out. Cut hole in side for auger drive to extend out of. Mounted the assembly into bucket with dry wall screws (make sure it's straight/level). Then cut hole in top as tight as I could and still fit lid on. Then used foam rubber grommet glued in place for seal.

Here's the Usge model1.

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The inside assembly mount

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The Corona is mounted to the 2x4 with two 3" long 5/16" hex bolts/nuts/washers

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The drive on the auger is really poorly cast. The original handle is held in place with a A 5/16 wing screw. So, I replaced that with a 5/16 hex bolt and a nut so it can be driven by a drill.

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This is how I'm going to drive it with the drill (the nut driver bit and 1/2" socket to fit the head of the hex bolt)

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