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This is what a slow business period makes you do
Idea seen on the internet for a CNC - so I dreamed up the basic premise and modified it a bit for laser production - currently on version #2 (shown)
100% laser-made parts, with a hand powered mech. I'm about 95% done (as shown) with this build and have some tweeks to make it spin better, have less hangups with the carts, and a better looking 'crank handle'
ferris.jpgferris-2.jpg
Mike
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some specs - 14" wheels, 2" spacing between wheels, and 16.5" tall
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That is absolutely fantastic! Material?
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100% 3mm baltic birch - using many stains though :P
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the driveshaft - circle parts (near top) spin freely in stands, hexagon pieces connect to wheels
drive.jpg
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Very cool I have looked at some but just haven't done it yet.
Craig Matheny
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Wow thats the cats meow LOL really cool nice work, keep spinning those gears.
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That is incredible!!!! I can see some little eyes light up when seeing and playing with something like this!!! Great job and great imagination!!
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