Progress is measured in inches.........

This new wheel has taken quite a while to get to a point where it is ready to be assembled.  Not because it has been difficult, but because of the busy...busy... busy.. things of living that occur from time to time.

Today, I was able to finish the outside edge of the plywood.  Painted the end grain with resin and 2 layers of fiberglass tape to secure it together.  The bearings have proven to be extremely fun to watch.  I have used a 1 1/4 inch hardened and ground precision shaft that is drilled and tapped on the then for a 1/2 inch bolt so that a pulley can be attached to the electric generator at the appropriate time.  The bearings themselves are from an electric motor.  I removed the seals and the grease to lower the friction and the 8 ft wheel goes and goes and goes...... it is such a pleasure to see it turning.  To feel the energy of the motion and looking forward to the completion.  I am filled with excitement as I fabricate the components to be applied as they are ready.  Each one is custom made for the task it is to accomplish and the craftsmanship is excellent.

3 pivots from the machine shop are ready to be picked up and they will be the first pieces to be attached to the WSW wheel.......  Weight of a Single Washer.    That is all that is required to make the wheel turn.  This adventure is all about timing and the dance of Gravity and Centrifigul forces.

Come Dance with me for      " I am a       Perpetuum Mobilist "