A better bicycle wheel whirligig

[@thomascanfield8571]

I made one with foil tape and thought it was kind of tacky and I could do better. Thanks for showing the proper way.

[@lindastinebrickner3180]

Could you show how you put it together? I’m not mechanically inclined and am a visual learner. Especially the eye bolt and notched part.

[@aerostaraircraftsanctuary604]

Well done, I like it

[@randykrug7286]

Looks great!

[@robertcornelius3514]

Where did you pick up the plastic? I would also think reusing old aluminum panels off window shutters would work too.

[@LarryCook1960]

Possibly tapplastics.com. It's easy to find online in various colors. Sure, scrap aluminum would work fine.

[@dang48]

Pretty much any scrap pieces of flat material would work as long as it's not too heavy. I think the panels would work like a charm for this and would look really neat in the process.

[@thomascanfield8571]

I held on to some old aluminum Street signs and also some thin material of awning slats. I knew I kept them for a reason!

[@juvenilmendes]

Muito bacana gostei 👏👏👏👏

[@LarryCook1960]

Obrigado senhor 😊

[@1islam1]

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[@1islam1]

@@LarryCook1960 🔴 What Is Islam? 🔴 Islam is not just another religion. 🔵 It is the same message preached by Moses, Jesus and Abraham. 🔴 Islam literally means ‘submission to God’ and it teaches us to have a direct relationship with God. 🔵 It reminds us that since God created us, no one should be worshipped except God alone. 🔴 It also teaches that God is nothing like a human being or like anything that we can imagine. 🌍 The concept of God is summarized in the Quran as: 📖 { “Say, He is God, the One. God, the Absolute. He does not give birth, nor was He born, and there is nothing like Him.”} (Quran 112:1-4) 📚 🔴 Becoming a Muslim is not turning your back to Jesus. 🔵 Rather it’s going back to the original teachings of Jesus and obeying him. More .....

[@gwheyduke]

great idea, seems to work very well.

[@gregoryp9217]

What did you use to cut the Plexiglas and how long and how wide are your blades ? And did you use Stainless steel Eye bolts and washers ?

[@LarryCook1960]

I used a tablesaw, with an 80 tooth crosscut blade. Cut slowly, with the blade only about 1/8" above the acrylic. The blades are 2" wide, with the length dependent upon your wheel size. Yes, the hardware is stainless.

[@gregoryp9217]

@@LarryCook1960 Since I don't have a table saw would and oscillating saw work ? Also how long was your blades on the wheel in the video ? I know your Eyelet is 1/4 " but how long is it ? Also what is the thickness of your blades on the wheel is it 1/8 th ?

[@LarryCook1960]

​@@gregoryp9217 My blades are 1/8" thick, and 10.5" long, but since there are several wheel diameters that really depends upon which one you have. By oscillating saw, if you mean a Sawzall, it would destroy the acrylic. If you mean a saber saw . . . . . perhaps a brand new blade meant for plywood wouldn't chip the acrylic too much. www.acmeplastics.com/content/how-should-i-cut-acrylic-plastic/

[@gregoryp9217]

@@LarryCook1960 I mean this tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6CnkKCdm5ukmJI

[@gregoryp9217]

@@LarryCook1960 where would be the cheapest place to buy that Plexiglas ? How much do you think you have in cost between the stainless steel eye bolts ,washers , nuts and Plexiglas ? The rims I think I can pick up for $15.00

[@albertcollier4691]

Looks great and a very good idea. Do you connect the center by the hub? I noticed you have a hole there. Thanks for sharing with us. Albert in Texas.

[@LarryCook1960]

I was going to use those holes to wire tie the blades to a spoke, but they weren't needed.

[@dasfreshyo]

Why did you call it "neighbor annoyer" ? I like it. I love seeing wind art in my neighborhood.

[@LarryCook1960]

I'm mainly thinking of one particular neighbor 😉

[@dasfreshyo]

@@LarryCook1960 hahaha if that person doesn't find joy from kinetic art, I feel sorry for them!

[@saradolphin3242]

Cool

[@kevindoctor3566]

Can u plz do my bicycle rims like dat

[@LarryCook1960]

Yes. Give me all yer money.

[@jomckeag4482]

It’s nice…but….it’s STILL a bicycle rim which is pretty tacky

[@LarryCook1960]

Darn . . . and here I thought it was high art.

[@АлексейНасковец-и3и]

Да это только ветряк, толи вентилятор! 🤔🤔