hi all from whiskey mildenhall suffolk uk

[j.w]

Getting closer and closer to the water test............................wonderful work........and I'm being as patient as I can

 

[whiskey]

a watch kettle they say never boils...........................................................................just as well its a wheel..........less waiting for your turn...he he

 

[j.w]

Ya know they (whoever they are) do say that but guess what it really does boil if you watch it long enough.....................take my word for it :alieneyesa:

 

[Nakish66]

Welcome Whiskey! Very nice work, so detailed! I was stationed @ mildenhall from 2002-2006 and lived in lakenheath village. My husband and I loved it there. We really miss our fish and chips

 

[Jas2Cats]

Whiskey, this is beautiful~! I have told my husband about it, he's a trim carpenter by trade. Gonna send him a link to it as well and try to get him to build me one

 

[addy1]

I think he should build ones for all of us!

 

[DrDave]

DR DAVE you asked after name of timber, its called "maranti" a hardwood with good strength and fairly light. Before i retired i purchase over 1000mts to do my conservatory, its easy to use and joins great.

Thanks for the reply, I have bee following this very carefully. I love the detail and thank you for the skills you are sharing with us.

 

[whiskey]

hi all , well to day very hot in shed nearly 87f due to metal roof. Thanks DrDave for your kind comments, only trying to help others, if they take the time out and making it possible for others to get joy from building something for them selves, like our moderators and other well know members there online to help, likewise. Addy1 to make everyone one a nice thought but this wheel a one off. today made four paddles and cut ,sanded the otherside , got three more paddles to make, then its making bottom tray to hold water etc, so still work to be done. Photo shows five paddles in place.

 

[DrDave]

Are you doing this from the seat of your pants or do you have an actual plan/engineering with angles and such?

 

[whiskey]

DrDave angle is 30 degrees on the paddle, with the hub at right angle [ vertical ], is should give enough cup [ weight of water ] to make wheel turn. yes off the cuff ive no plan as such, my tutor many years ago said.....if you can draw it you should be able to make it in wood.

 

[DrDave]

That is a leap of faith on that angle. I hope you are right.

 

[addy1]

My previous husband was a machinist, he could take a chunk of metal and transform it.

You have that ability whiskey, a gift, he was the same way never drew anything just did it.

 

[whiskey]

Hi all im in hospital ibs flare up in for 5 days

 

[fishin4cars]

GET WELL SOON!

 

[Jas2Cats]

Get well soon Whiskey~!