water wheel wanted

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    As it says im looking for a water wheel 3 to 4ft in diameter :help: duz any 1 know where i might get 1?? Any 1 on here make them?? any help advice Appreciated i want it with spindal to build in to my folly :dbgrtmb: cheers Nick
     
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    Hi Folly, sounds to me its more like a DIY job.

    I'm thinking it would be very expensive to have one made.

    I'm also assuming it would be more ornamental rather than working?
     
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      Thanks Pete it will be ornamental but want it to turn So will need a spindle and bearings Project on then!!! ile have a GO @ Making 1 :thumbsup:
       
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      Let us know how it goes.:D

      I'm sure many will come up with ideas regarding the best construction, timber, and that spindle and bearing you require.
       
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        We await the finished article:thumbsup:
         
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        That video didn't say how to make the wheel. I thought that is what was wanted?
         
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          im just going to have a go if you have any other info how to make before i make a compleet mess of it i would apreicate it I Am Not Going to make a wooden frame im going to build a frame out of Victorian Cobbles iv Got Loads left from a border project and path project i did and was not happy with the path so took them up
           
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          Well it could look more attractive as a feature, Not much point to it at the moment, and why is the base of the wheel in the water, just unecessary drag.

          I am sure Follyman will produce a magnificent wheel in OAK, no screws just dovetails and mortice joints
          Start at 08:00 and we will see it working by 17:00

          Follyman Follyman go go go

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              JACK Iv Never tryd Wood work Honest!!! :help: :loll::heehee: so dont hold your breath :loll:
               
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              Thanks a lot i am going to order the plans in the 1st one :thumbsup: And Try My BEST!!!! I Aint going to build it to run in the water just above it if that makes sence to run freer i am going to feed the water up to one of them cast iron picther looking pumps i belive they are called because i all ready have 1 of them spair hanging around :dbgrtmb: i have got a good size pump brand new ready i bought 2 pools the other day off eval bay cheep cheep my aim is to run it in to one of them :dbgrtmb:
               
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