Ferris Wheel

[Brian Weaver]

This was a very last minute piece I decided to do for entry into our local fair. I call it a Ferris wheel but many have said it looks like a water wheel. I thought Ferris wheel was more appropriate for the fair. :D I was able to complete the wheel portion in a weekend and the A frame in a couple of evenings. It got Best of Show!!
Its about 10" high, made of walnut and birch.

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[Darren Jamieson]

Well done, a lota patience for that one that is for sure.

[John Keeton]

Brian, that is excellent work, and I am impressed with the assembly process. Getting all of those spindles the right length, and making it all come together - literally, was quite a feat. Great job on the spindle replication, too. Neat project, and congratulations!

[Marc Himes]

Delightful piece, Brian. Excellent craftsmanship and a well deserved Best of Show.

[Keith E Byrd]

Fantastic - I agree with John - great craftsmanship demonstrated here.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beautiful. I also agree with what John said. Well deserved best of show.

[James Combs]

Ditto what John K. said. Very nice.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Replication is IMHO the most difficult task in turning. Anybody can make one of a kind or "make a design change" as the need requires. Making multiples to me is the supreme test of one's skills. You, sir, have succeeded IMHO. Very nicely done!

[Tim Heacox]

Might I suggest you send a picture of this to my old friends at Eli Bridge Co.? I used to work there during high school many years ago.
Tim

[Baxter Smith]

Congrats on the award Brian. Looks like that took a lot of work and skill!

[Brian Weaver]

Thank you everyone for the great replies! I had a lot of fun doing this. The smaller spindles actually went pretty easy, I can't think of one I messed up on, but I bet I have at least 3 of the A frame spindles that I screwed up on. Go figure! I do plan on motorizing it, just didn't have time before the fair.