Tyre Changer

[FAT-TOY]

Starting really feel my age lately especially when it come time to change tyres. So I have decided to build myself a machine to help with the job.  Have worked out the design for the bead breaker and the adjustable waist high table section that clamps the rim.  The only bit I have to make or buy is the bar that is used to remove the tyre preferably without scratching the rim.  Has anyone made one or have any ideas on how to make the bar.
                                          Zane

[SUZUKI311]

started to make one myself, then had a look on evilbay and found one at a machinery warehouse in Adelaide. A  Chinese made pneumatic/ 240v automatic changer, cheap at $1200 incl gst and motorcycle adaptors. If you were a bike shop changing tyres all day every day it may not be the best, however i have had it for over 18mths and it gets used a hell of a lot and hasnt missed a beat. i know it seems like over kill to some, but i do a lot of wheel building and change tyres regularly, and it has more than  paid for itself. I have worked in bikeshops where they have paid up to $5k for their changers.

[LWC82PE]

www.mcsonline.com.au also sell a bike tyre changer if you decide to go down the pre made route. Not sure how much they are.

[pancho]

 I found a use for that tube of ky thats been laying 'round for a few years.

[Curly3]

Wally, that KY would have to be 30 years out of date