I use a BBQ grill motor for this sort of thing. They are geared down a lot and have good torque so they can drive a heavy mechanism. They are also quite cheap used, and can be often found at yard/garage sales.
Oh nice! I've heard of people pulling motors from old recliners, shiatsu massagers, and a few other things that often get thrown out but still have usable parts that can be scavenged.
Just checked out your channel and subscribed. I don't think it's a coincidence you found this video and commented here. Success through struggle. I haven't made it public on any of the channels I run but less than 2 weeks ago I was diagnosed with stage 4 linitis plastica stomach cancer. This came about a month after my wife and I had our first baby. Yesterday was my first chemo treatment. The numbers are stacked against me and as long as my body can take it I'll be fighting. One of my doctors is pushing to do some new more experimental treatments to give me as much life as possible. I've got to thread the needle on this one to come out the other side. Probably not the reply you thought you'd get commenting on a random halloween prop building video, but I just wanted to let you know your message has helped strengthen me today as I endure my first round of chemo. God bless you!
Definitely on my list of things to build. I have some rocking tombstones that I think could possibly work for a see saw as well. The trick will be making sure everything is PERFECTLY balanced. If not I think you’d a need stronger motor than one of these little ones.
I use a BBQ grill motor for this sort of thing. They are geared down a lot and have good torque so they can drive a heavy mechanism. They are also quite cheap used, and can be often found at yard/garage sales.
Oh nice! I've heard of people pulling motors from old recliners, shiatsu massagers, and a few other things that often get thrown out but still have usable parts that can be scavenged.
Absolutely fantastic.
Fun... and the perfect project to use my old rotisserie motor for!
Looks great!
Very cool, I’ll definitely be making something like this. Great job sir.
Awesome! It was definitely a favorite of people visiting my yard haunt and surprisingly simple to make.
Great idea!
Thanks! Glad you found the video
Dude you are awesome. Thank you for the help
Just checked out your channel and subscribed. I don't think it's a coincidence you found this video and commented here. Success through struggle.
I haven't made it public on any of the channels I run but less than 2 weeks ago I was diagnosed with stage 4 linitis plastica stomach cancer. This came about a month after my wife and I had our first baby. Yesterday was my first chemo treatment. The numbers are stacked against me and as long as my body can take it I'll be fighting. One of my doctors is pushing to do some new more experimental treatments to give me as much life as possible. I've got to thread the needle on this one to come out the other side. Probably not the reply you thought you'd get commenting on a random halloween prop building video, but I just wanted to let you know your message has helped strengthen me today as I endure my first round of chemo. God bless you!
Love it! And it's scalable like you mentioned. Very cool 😎!
It’s amazing how some simple principles can make for awesome effects no matter the size.
Omg!! I made mine it turn out great. I want to make a seesaw but I need a tutorial any suggestions and Thank you so much
Definitely on my list of things to build. I have some rocking tombstones that I think could possibly work for a see saw as well. The trick will be making sure everything is PERFECTLY balanced. If not I think you’d a need stronger motor than one of these little ones.
I regret that I have but one like to give this video
Love it! 🤣😁
Do you have a tutorial for raising an arm in a slasher style swing? I have 3 extra 5rpm motors I'd like to try something new to add to my set up.
Love it!!
Do you sell them?
I don’t sell any physical props. Just digital decorations for projections.