We love the Ferris wheel, Beautiful job. We made the Halloween version. It was a big project for us. Ours whines too. We also use the riders for pathway markers. I thought we would re -purpose the patterns. I would suggest you cover it to the best of your ability. Ours was built in 2013'. And it does decay if not sheltered from the elements. Nice job !
I keep mine in my barn, so it doesn't see sun or rain for the year, it mostly gets snow or freezing rain when I put it out for my show. Oh I also sprayed it with water sealer.
Great job. I will be taking this on as a project for the coming year. Can you advise on 3 things? (1) In your estimation is a wiper motor using a 12v 5A power supply sufficient for powering your wheel? (2) What gearing do you suggest for marrying up the motor to the shaft, a chain / sprocket assembly or pulley / fan belt? and (3) What means did you use to attach the slip ring to the shaft? Thanks! Chris
1 Wiper Motor is more than enough, 2 depends on the rpm of the motor, I would go with a belt drive system and use a thin v belt, and also get a DC motor controller. There not to much for them. 3 I wrap electrical tape around the slip ring till it is snug in the pipe
@@chrisgabb7364 Amazon, I live out in the country so not many places to go to here, I did need to take the sprocket hub to a machine shop to have them open up the inside diameter to fit my axle shaft.
@@chrisgabb7364 I too would love to modify my bad garbage motor that comes with the kit ,any information on the 2 sprockets , motor ,and chain would be greatly appreciated , thanks
No not hard, just take some time to cut everything out, sand everything, and lots of painting. I have modified mine a bit so I could add custom lights and a heavier motor
Any chance you have the length you cut the iron pipe too? Any pictures of the motor compartment? I’m toying with a wiper motor rather than the Winfield one.
I went with 4 inches longer than the instructions called for, and don't get the motor from Winfield, I ran mine for 5 hrs a day for 30 days and the motor gear box has stripped out. Now I will be on to plan B.
@@matjaquier7243 not quite clear on what you are having a problem with, but I think what you need to do is get a sanding disk for a grinder and buff down the pipe so the bearings will fit
Jeff I have decided to take on this project but it is getting the best of me and I’m running out of time. Would you be willing to share the model and sequence for the exlights? I am willing to pay for them.
@@jeffreylewis6733 now probably around 800 or 900 the way wood has gone up. Thanks for the video I have been debating on getting this. Guess it will have to be a little at a time.
Off hand I don't remember, there is different thickness of plywood that you will need. I do recommend using the best plywood you can afford. Up grade the spokes from 1x2 board to plywood, the spokes will twist on you
@@jeffreylewis6733 I’m more looking to see if you have the model you created for xlights. We’re super new to this and having a hard time figuring that part out.
@@matjaquier7243 my models are setup for my house and my props, every house is different and you will need to make up your models for what you have going on. There are some pre set models in xlights for snow flakes, singing trees and bulbs. I would get on Facebook and look into xlights support group
Would love to but they take a lot of time to put together and before shipping I would have to charge around 5k to make make it worth the time. And I'm gearing up for my Christmas light show right now, so no free time till February.
Did you change out the motor for this year? I ended up using a windshield wiper motor on mine and did it belt drive. Now we’re trying to figure out the lighting aspect! 😊
We love the Ferris wheel, Beautiful job. We made the Halloween version. It was a big project for us. Ours whines too. We also use the riders for pathway markers. I thought we would re -purpose the patterns. I would suggest you cover it to the best of your ability. Ours was built in 2013'. And it does decay if not sheltered from the elements. Nice job !
I keep mine in my barn, so it doesn't see sun or rain for the year, it mostly gets snow or freezing rain when I put it out for my show. Oh I also sprayed it with water sealer.
Awesome
How tall is the Ferris wheel ?
Do the seats just hook over the wooden bar? Thanks
Yes
What are the dimensions of the seats? I ordered the pattern of the characters, but the seat pattern was not included.
Patterns come with the characters, it will be a few days before I can get the dimensions.
@@jeffreylewis6733 I sketched some that worked. Thank you.
Do you have any recommendations or instructions on how to use the slip ring?
@Steeleething I would suggest watching this video on how i used my slip rings. ua-cam.com/video/0SPCb-l9mb4/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
Were did you get plans from
Look up Winfield Collection
do you have a video of installing metal pipe and bearings and finished project. and where i can get bearings and sizes. that would be great.
Sorry no I didn't make a video on my putting it together. The bearings I got on Amazon and the size is 35mm
I had trouble with 1 1/4 pipe it is to large for bearings I used 1" works better
Great job. I will be taking this on as a project for the coming year. Can you advise on 3 things? (1) In your estimation is a wiper motor using a 12v 5A power supply sufficient for powering your wheel? (2) What gearing do you suggest for marrying up the motor to the shaft, a chain / sprocket assembly or pulley / fan belt? and (3) What means did you use to attach the slip ring to the shaft? Thanks! Chris
1 Wiper Motor is more than enough, 2 depends on the rpm of the motor, I would go with a belt drive system and use a thin v belt, and also get a DC motor controller. There not to much for them. 3 I wrap electrical tape around the slip ring till it is snug in the pipe
@@jeffreylewis6733 Thanks!
@@jeffreylewis6733 When you switched to chain / sprockets, where did you source your parts from?
@@chrisgabb7364 Amazon, I live out in the country so not many places to go to here, I did need to take the sprocket hub to a machine shop to have them open up the inside diameter to fit my axle shaft.
@@chrisgabb7364 I too would love to modify my bad garbage motor that comes with the kit ,any information on the 2 sprockets , motor ,and chain would be greatly appreciated , thanks
I bought the plans but it was kind of hard to build.
No not hard, just take some time to cut everything out, sand everything, and lots of painting. I have modified mine a bit so I could add custom lights and a heavier motor
The light ring you have.....what is it rated? I want to put C7 lights on mine.
Sorry for not getting back to you, 20 amps
Any chance you have the length you cut the iron pipe too? Any pictures of the motor compartment? I’m toying with a wiper motor rather than the Winfield one.
I went with 4 inches longer than the instructions called for, and don't get the motor from Winfield, I ran mine for 5 hrs a day for 30 days and the motor gear box has stripped out. Now I will be on to plan B.
Than you. Do you by chance know what slip rings you used? I haven’t been able to one that’s 3 wire 60 amp.
@@matjaquier7243 www.amazon.com/dp/B07QMMHWCN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_nmu7FbXKWV6Z0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Sorry. One more question. How did you get the bearings to fit? Mine came today and the od matches to the that of the bearing? Thanks again.
@@matjaquier7243 not quite clear on what you are having a problem with, but I think what you need to do is get a sanding disk for a grinder and buff down the pipe so the bearings will fit
What motor are u using on the ferris wheel please text me a pic
Makermotor 3/8" D Shaft 12V DC... www.amazon.com/dp/B01N8YDOC9?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Jeff I have decided to take on this project but it is getting the best of me and I’m running out of time. Would you be willing to share the model and sequence for the exlights? I am willing to pay for them.
What is your email address?
Nice..how much is the kit plans?
$28.00 for the plans, but I would budget about $600 for this project, just to be on the safe side.
@@jeffreylewis6733 now probably around 800 or 900 the way wood has gone up. Thanks for the video I have been debating on getting this. Guess it will have to be a little at a time.
@@1dallasstarsfan it takes some time to cut, clean and paint.. I'm still working on the best way for a long term drive system..
Where did you get the bearings from? Also did you do a video o the finished project.
35mm on Amazon
If I get time tomorrow and if there is now wind I will make another video.
? How many sheets.of plywood did u use i just orders the plans off of windfield collection
Off hand I don't remember, there is different thickness of plywood that you will need. I do recommend using the best plywood you can afford. Up grade the spokes from 1x2 board to plywood, the spokes will twist on you
@@jeffreylewis6733 Tank you any other tips greatly appreciated.
Do you have a link for the bearings?
35mm on Amazon www.amazon.com/dp/B07GWSRQ15/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_Emy3FbPD54ZHQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Is there any chance you’d share or sell the sequence you did in xlights?
Most of the sequences used in the show I got from vendors or Google drive
@@jeffreylewis6733 I’m more looking to see if you have the model you created for xlights. We’re super new to this and having a hard time figuring that part out.
@@matjaquier7243 my models are setup for my house and my props, every house is different and you will need to make up your models for what you have going on. There are some pre set models in xlights for snow flakes, singing trees and bulbs. I would get on Facebook and look into xlights support group
do you make them & sale them I would like buy one
Would love to but they take a lot of time to put together and before shipping I would have to charge around 5k to make make it worth the time. And I'm gearing up for my Christmas light show right now, so no free time till February.
Did you change out the motor for this year? I ended up using a windshield wiper motor on mine and did it belt drive. Now we’re trying to figure out the lighting aspect! 😊
@@matjaquier7243 uploading a new video of were I'm at with the new motor