I Made a 90’s Whee-Lo for This Old Tony

[@ThisOldTony]

your wheelo brought me back! and love the tool roll!! thanks Becky and merry Christmas!

[@BeckyStern]

Thanks Tony! Merry Christmas!

[@avi8r66]

Love your hands in the maker's list image.

[@minchy83]

@@avi8r66 They are some great hands! 😂😂

[@scififan698]

glad to see you could get a peep out of Tony. we miss him a lot, and hope things are fine after things in his family went.. not so well, I suppose.

[@SkrubblenFTW]

Fun to see your screwdriver manufacturing and seing the making of the wheelo TOT!

[@LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER]

that bending machine is immense! awesome build too

[@BeckyStern]

Loved your build, Sam! Happy Xmas!

[@ericgulseth74]

I didn't realize such a machine existed. Pretty cool.

[@pensalabs]

Thank you for the collaboration, we had so much fun being part of it! We hope you enjoyed bending the gift for This Old Tony with the D.I.Wire Pro. Happy Holidays!

[@KidsInventStuff]

Fab gift! Getting all those parts in such a tiny space is so impressive! -Ruth & Shawn

[@teresaellis7062]

I am so glad you were part of the Secret Santa this year, because it meant I found your channel! ⏰ When I saw your waxed canvas tool holder I realized, "Hey! That's something I can do!" I am getting better at sewing and so that is within my reach. I have no training or interest in learning machining like what This Old Tony does, but I do enjoy watching his videos.

[@JonBck]

Removing rhe contents of the thing, and inserting your own tech is such a nice way of fitting electronics without having to worry too much about practical basics. I use it alot as well. Love the build!

[@bentsprockettech]

Becky, you say you're sitting with the cool kids now, but you've been my hero and inspiration for a long time. I have learned so much over the years from the way you explain things. Plus my memories of this toy were instantly brought back by this one. Thank you so much for sharing this with us! 🙂 ⏰

[@scottwilliams895]

⏰ I'm here to see the Making Of for *This Old Tony's* cool retro Wheel-o gift! Very impressed, can't wait to check out more of your other projects!!

[@Providence83]

I love that Tony has shown what he looks like (a "shootin' the poop" video, I think it was) but anyone not rehearsed in _the deep lore_ would only be familiar with his hands, so that iconography is what's used. XD

[@bordershader]

Watching this on International Women's Day 2023 & you are an inspiration to many women, I'm sure. Great vid.

[@snowy2018]

⏰ I came here from viewing all the Makers Secret Santa videos as I normally watch Colin Furze’s videos. I think you’re GREAT! I’m pleased that the KZbin Makers continue the Secret Santa project each year and bring in new and smaller KZbinrs. It means that I get to enjoy videos and people like you! Happy Christmas!

[@darmichar73]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! for finally providing me the name of these. I remembered having them as a kid and have never been able to find them again after multiple searches. I'm headed to Amazon now!!

[@JamStph]

Without a doubt you are one of the cool kids, fantastic project. Love these Secret Santa videos. I always tend to find a new person to sub to.

[@Jobjoossen]

Yes, been looking up to her projects and creativity for 10 years now. you are a real inspiration... ⏰

[@westtex3675]

I completely forgot about these things! We used to play with them in the 90’s. I didn’t realize they went much further back. The LED’s are a neat addition.

[@gumulf]

You got that gift down to a T. 😆

[@TechnoChic]

😂

[@BeckyStern]

🚨Dad Joke Alert 🚨 😁

[@gumulf]

@@BeckyStern 😂

[@Nerketur]

⏰️ sounding off! As I started with This Old Tony, this video finally brought me full circle. So many great gifts, I loved them all, and can't wait for next year! Good channels too!

[@pesoen]

you could do an updated design where the power goes through the wire, allowing the battery(or power input) to be in the stand, that way the wheel part can be lighter, with other possible positives for the weight reduction.

[@john_michael97]

The wheel having weight actually it a positive in this context, helps it to build up speed easier

[@pesoen]

@@john_michael97 then maybe replace the battery with some weight instead, and still get a better battery life.

[@robwalker4329]

⏰ Enjoy your Secret Santa, I had one of these when I was a kid, great fun. Working my way through all these Santa Maker Vidoes, Colin's is my favourite so far.

[@crazyphrog6289]

⏰ I've never seen a wire bender like that before. It's pretty cool.

[@strayling1]

I got a version of this back in the '60s as a Christmas present. No LEDs though -- it used a couple of flints to throw out sparks when it was spun fast enough.

[@TechnoChic]

Love it! I enjoy the mix of nostalgia with neopixels. It also looks like an extra challenge to get it to go on that new shape of track, which is a nice upgrade. Also that tool box is SOOOO nice! Happy Holidays! ❤⏰🎄

[@BeckyStern]

Thank you! Happy holidays Natasha!

[@aaronfuentes5919]

Staying traditional & making a toy for Christmas was pretty slick. Tool box is so practical & well made. Making my way to 'this old Tony' now.

[@ytwdh]

Your Tony gift is awesome. Your gift from Jimmy is awesome. I've been subscribed to them both forever. I'm now subscribed to you! Merry Christmas, Becky!

[@NotJohnUK]

Merry Christmas. I started with colin and am about halfway around. You lot, so bloody talented! 👏❤

[@ControlledWrinkles]

I am so jelly, I remember seeing the first DiWire at the Bay Area Maker Faire many years ago, and kept on trying to get my local TechShops (rip) to get some so I could experiment with them. Your project is perfect to showcase their machines, and the perfect amount of whimsical fun for TOT. Great job, have a wonderful holiday season and I’ll be looking forward to seeing what you create in the future.

[@Harko-]

Awesome! Makers secret Santa is an annual favorite, and you gift was excellent as always! ⏰

[@SeanHodgins]

Wow, I had completely forgotten about the Whee-lo until now. Thanks for the memory. I also don't think it was called that here? Great Project!

[@cupidzsnakes6865]

Love to find new creators this event each year! ⏰

[@broughswenson651]

The Secret Santa idea is brilliant! I love all of the builders channels. TOT brought me here (I’ll definitely be here more), and I’m going to check out Jimmy’s channel now. Thank you all for bringing some creativity to you tube. I can only watch so many cat videos.

[@walthanas]

Since you asked for it, here is your clock emoji: ⏰ 🙂

[@jackreed3445]

I just gave my Wheel-O to my Grandson that My Grandmother gave me in the 1950's. I am surprised the shaft has not worn out. I can remember adjusting it to run faster or slower. One of the many exciting toys I remember from my childhood. jack

[@lyonstyle]

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[@securi-t]

I'm a long time fan of This Old Tony and I saw his video before coming here. Imagine my dissapointment when you weren't actually a cyborg... Or are you? *narrows eyes* I'm kidding (or am I), great job and thanks for introducing me to the DIWire to me... because that's what I need is another home CNC machine.

[@BeckyStern]

Happy Holidays everyone! Watch all the Secret Santa videos here: kzbin.info/aero/PLBsfTOjKcQe9Kw8hLmO8mmNIpraOUF-c7 🎄

[@Cjpaulbeck]

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[@nytsamlegt]

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[@avocadoarms358]

you want to put jimmy's channel link in the description aswell?

[@laptopdragon]

@@avocadoarms358 x2... I don't know jimmy

[@Dronebotworkshop]

@@zippythinginvention Becky provided the link to the playlist with all the Secret Santa videos, it doesn't sound like you need to do a lot of searching!

[@jesseholalde5670]

I'm so glad that you were able to be a part of this and I got to find your channel! ⏰

[@PatrickMcNealPuppets-n-Things]

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[@RavenHawk5791]

Becky this is awesome. as a few others have said thanks for being part of the secret Santa this year as I have found yours and several other amazing channels all starting with "Furze". on a side note our ham radio guys order a lot of stuff from Digi Key great company to deal with

[@BrianHurry]

What a great ad for your sponsor. One of very few I've watched all the way through. Your sponsor should be proud!

[@bs7747]

I'm geeking out over how brilliant the company name *DI-Wire* is!! 🤣👍

[@LarsSveen]

That wire bending machine is amazing. I never thought something like that would be available outside of mass manufacturing. I could think of a ton of projects to use that for. I definitely need one.

[@thorhammer6040]

The one I had as a kid had the batteries in the handle and the power went up the two wires and into the hub of the wheel. there was a centrifugal switch that turned the light on when the wheel was spinning.

[@GreenShortzDIY]

⏲Wanted to see you open Jimmy's gift, but also love your content and your can-do vibe. Adding you to my regulars. :-) Merry Christmas.🎄

[@kwaaaa]

This was such a nostalgic throwback, I loved playing with this toy as a kid! Lol, it really was the fidget spinners of the day.

[@sharazar]

⏰ Great build. I would love to make one of those but would need a machine to make the bends.

[@robwilkes3351]

⏰I found you because of Tony's Secret Santa video. I think I'm going to enjoy what you've got to present. Cheers and happy New Year.

[@ryanhenro7649]

Well, that gave me a smile 😁 ...nice to meet you amongst the secret Santa content...look forward to back diving into what you do...big ups to marketing for getting you all together....and I mean that with no disrespect...tis a great thing 😁...Thankyou for sharing 👍

[@Sashasdoc2]

⏰Loved the project--somehow hadn't yet subscribed (I have to most of the maker in the secret santa circle), but happy to say that's been remedied and looking forward to catching up on your work and following you going forward.

[@LifeAtTerminalVelocity]

This is beyond cool. I saw the unwrapping by ToT which lead me here, a new channel for me to binge. :)

[@boomish69]

Really nice! Love the maker’s Christmas, discovered so many new channel’s!

[@weldtight]

Well done! Nice all around educational and close up camera footage. As TOT said it did bring me back to the kids toy days, now with my own kids we can enjoy a similar project one day. Thanks for the fun reminders, Might enjoy the tinkercad files and a link to buy a few of the T's?

[@aliveandwellinisrael2507]

Nice! I do like that D.I.Wire pro machine. It's awesome that the maker hobby is so big now that there's enough of a market for companies to make tools like that. Well, time to watch Tony's video...

[@FredMcIntyre]

Really cool Becky, awesome job! 😃👍🏻👊🏻 .... Really nice gift from Jimmy too!

[@kadengalloway4477]

“Not so much twitter anymore” why because the new boss exposed corruption? Or maybe banned 95% of child pornography?

[@sgsax]

Oh yeah! Maker Secret Santa! My favorite YT holiday tradition. It's why I started following you originally, so much fun. Was great to see a toy from my childhood here, with a great new spin on it (pun intended). Thanks for sharing!

[@SoggyWaffles1984]

I love the slight zoom during the time-laps ⏰⏲🕰

[@ObsidianShadowHawk]

⏰️! Great video, first of yours that I've seen! I'm following the trail of gifts (started with This Old Tony) and finally made it here!

[@virtual3d993]

TOT sent me here, enjoyed greatly, thank you both 🕙

[@robwigglezz944]

I love how This Old Tony's hands were in the collage of makers. There is a video of his that he showed his face, though it may be CGI.

[@brettosowiecki8759]

Another amazing build! loved the video!

[@EcceJack]

Haven't been here before, but very much enjoyed stopping by!! 😊⏰

[@looktheregoesmybrains1867]

Got here from Tony’s videos but wow cool projects! New subscriber def. Love the Secret Santa thing it exposes more youtube channels for people to view.

[@DaedricDrake]

⏰ came here from the playlist. Loved the build

[@Greyapas]

🕰Nice video! And I havnt seen one of those toys in ages. I couldn't describe it well enough for others so I'd begun to think i imagined them.

[@Iam1Person]

Going down the playlist and checking out what everyone has made for everyone else. First time viewer, glad I got to ⌚in.

[@mungtor]

Those wheelos were one of my favorite toys ever. So glad you could make something nostalgic and straight up awesome for ToT.

[@potteryjoe]

I definitely need one of these bending machines. I'm definitely not smart enough to use it... also, now I don't feel bad about using Tinkercad for all of my 3D designing. great job

[@twistedkcstreets]

First time seeing you. Loved your videos. subbed 2 u. Thank you for putting the playlist in your description. Look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@bpark10001]

There is a secret to get the wheel to track properly on the track: the ends that roll on the track should be CONICAL in shape (about 60 degrees included angle), coming to a point at the outside ends. This causes the wheel to remain centered on the track without rubbing on the sides of the wheel. This same scheme is used to keep railroad wheels centered on the track. The wheel should be turned on by a centrifugal switch, which is activated by the wheel's spinning. That can be a pair of contacts with a small weight attached to the inside contact.

[@liamspence9763]

Here from some of the other makers' channels - love the content, and happy holidays! ⏰

[@MeriaDuck]

Yeey, with this one I watched them all. The makers secret Santa is always a nice Christmas present.

[@SmokyFrosty]

Great work Becky! ⏰

[@legend_acg]

⏰ I really enjoy this Secret Santa series. Wish you a Merry Christmas.

[@avi8r66]

🧭Looks like Tony enjoyed your gift! Well done, and you are right, I had forgotten about this early fidget spinner.

[@rusted_ursa]

Found you thru This Old Tony, and your channel looks like a ton of fun. ⏰

[@MikkoKalavainen]

⏰ I got here via this secret Santa and got hooked immediately! Subscribed and time to continue the binge-watch!

[@demofilm]

so cool , awesome present that you made for tony. your creativity is un matched.

[@piperfox74]

I had one of the original Wheel-os as a kid. Yours is much cooler. Awesome build!

[@andy_warb]

Another awesome video Becky! ⏰

[@MyklCarlton]

Ah, the Wheelo! We even got those over here in Australia. Nice work on the extension of the original idea and a great gift for TOT! Nice tool purse also!

[@unclegnar]

⏰ I absolutely loved this build!

[@joelcordier6762]

Discovered your channel today. Nice childhood souvenir ⏰

[@DH-xw6jp]

That's cool. I dont do emojis, so... [Clock] Someone needs to automate the toy so it continuously travels on its wire without haveing to manually move it.

[@NorthernPhoenix]

⏰ absolutely love and look forward to this series every year!!

[@jasonacraft]

⏰ nice work Becky!

[@Landeville]

I love this secret santa thing! These videos bring a nice feeling of community and introduce us to new makers 🙂

[@avi8r66]

The wire bender looks like it would be really handy for many situations. Unfortunately they want me to beg their sales team for pricing info....

[@ewingfox6459]

Very cool! We made our own DIY wheel-ios when I was a kid, using a commerical center thingie. Can't imagine how much cooler it would have been to have a cnc wire former! Very, very cool! 🕰️

[@rothens]

I waited eagerly for this year's Maker's Secret Santa! You guys always push me a bit towards making my own maker videos :D So thanks for all the inspirations, and happy holidays! ⏰🎄

[@AndrewCattell]

Great project, and happy holidays! ⏰

[@shadowsandfire]

Love the wheelo idea, my grandma had one of those I loved it, a 1m long one to play with in my armchair would be cool. ⏰️

[@upperairs]

⏰ I remember these OG fidget toys. Any excuse to learn something new is always welcome! Very cool.

[@professor_tesla]

Amazing build! ⏰

[@brianwillyard9482]

⏰ great job! That toy takes me back to my childhood!

[@SternLX]

Oooh man, this unlocked some memories from when I was kid in the 70's. I had a Whee-Lo too. I had totally forgotten about them.

[@garagemonkeysan]

Clever project! Had one! Mahalo for sharing! 🙂🙏🐒

[@Yursa_Luna]

⏰ just discovered these secret santa maker vids. love them so far ^ ^

[@martinkaye1801]

A simple toy but a lot of tricky engineering. Excellent work⏰

[@breakitdown4346]

First time watching your channel. It was a pleasure!

[@BeckyStern]

Welcome!

[@DevonsWorkshop]

Brilliant! Knocked this one out of the park. The effort alone must have taken a lot of ⏰

[@Wolfram53]

⏰ Excellent ! Thanks for a captivating video ! I have been ordering from Digikey for yonks; excellent products, excellent service. CNC table top wire bending, who knew ? Merry Christmas !

[@DanielLopez-up6os]

Love this secret santa, it was the first time ive heard of your channel so it achieved it's goal.