Mini Merry-go-round

[DanoNJ]

So, I said I was going to retire for the summer and enjoy the marina and cocktails that come with. But it rained here Sunday. And I ended up in the shop. And I had this motor from a kids car. And I had 2 stuffed animals. And here is what happened....

small merry-go-round. The slats on top will be painted like candy canes. The cup on top will be painted and is used as a topper. (sorry, no lights - not in the mood to be making slip rings for the power)Some paining frills along the way. Still work in progress.

[EnlightenedGrinch]

Looks great, Dano!!
You're making me feel like I'm working in slow motion seeing all these fine Christmas props you are turning out.:)
You could always put some battery powered lights on it, but it probably won't need them.

[DanoNJ]

I picked up a computer power supply at the flee market on Sunday for $3. I plan on using it to power this project and possibly 2 more (DC) and landscape lights (12v DC) to light this. Thought about the battery lights...but I'm all for less work after set up.

[chris]

Looks great Dano!!!!!:):):)

[Sickie Ickie]

Man, you are on a roll, buddy!

[theedwin]

Hey Dano, great job! The things you can do on a rainy day! LOL

I wish it would rain here....

[theedwin]

Any updates Dano?

Got 'er Done yet? LOL

[DanoNJ]

Actually have it almost finished up Tuesday night, but haven't had time to take pics / video. Maybe later tonight. Looks good!

[chris]

Cant wait 2 see Dano:exclaim:

[DanoNJ]

Do to popular demand, I stayed home tonight and worked on this. I'll post a vid, but have to wait for the glue to dry. Here are some stills.

[Sickie Ickie]

Real purty there, Dano! How did you attach the pvc to the motor?

[Just Whisper]

Ditto, and Ditto.

[theedwin]

See, with a little coaxing Dano, you can get it done!

Looks great, and great job painting again.

[chris]

Dano WOW!!! Thats awesome!!!!

[bethene]

very cool, Dano, love the animals they're cute!,.great job!

[DanoNJ]

Real purty there, Dano! How did you attach the pvc to the motor?

The motor is from one of those Tiny Tykes cars. The terminal end of the motor has a 1.5in round coupler to which I attached an 1.5 to 1/2" pvc reducer. Then I have a small, maybe 2" 1/2 piece of tube that goes up thru the motor box, lazy susan and ultimatly the turntable at which time there is a coupler (1/2" to 1/2") then the pole. The coupler is glues to the turntable with 3M 5200. Great stuff - holds forever. Downside of that glue is there is no return in that it almost never comes apart. It's used in marine applications above / below the water line. But I digress.... The topper is a top to fence / railing post which was drilled out to accept the pvc tube, glued to the tube and also the round plate. The cany canes are glued to both. The rails were hand turned on my lathe since I couldn't find ones I wanted. They are glued / screwed to the turntable. The motor is going to be powered by a small train transformer I "acquired" which has variable voltage output. If I missed anything, let me know.

[EnlightenedGrinch]

Looks really nice!!
How fast will it turn?

[DanoNJ]

So fast the stuffed animals fly off!! HA. Not really, slow. I'll post a video when I get home after this weekend.

[Sickie Ickie]

So how many how-to's do you owe me for the SP site now Dano? :D

[DanoNJ]

So how many how-to's do you owe me for the SP site now Dano? :D

A boat load?????

[Sickie Ickie]

A banana boat load. :)

[DanoNJ]

Here's the video

YouTube - Merry go round

[EnlightenedGrinch]

The penguin looks like he's gonna hurl !!
Nice job!! That will be a great addition!

[Buckeyelights]

Very cool.

Where & how do you plan to display it? By itself is fine and would great. Inside a store window would be nice touch. Beside a little girl as if she just opened it as a gift. You could do so many things with that. It's really cool.

Joe

[theedwin]

I think I have 3 of that exact penguin! Granted, I think I have about 120 penguins or more...

Looks great! I really like all the detail that you put into your props. But it needs more penguins! LOL

Great Job Dano! You do great work!

[Sickie Ickie]

Man, you guys put me to shame. Wait until I have that elusive job, then I'll catch up! LOL Great job as usual, man!

[Craig]

Hey Dano,

I just spotted this thread. Your Mini Merry-Go-Round is just too cool for words! Fantasic job!

-Craig

[chris]

Dano looks awesome and again great detail!!!!

[DanoNJ]

Thanks, Chris. That has one of those kid's car motors in it.

[Just Whisper]

Looks great. You are so far ahead of the rest of us getting ready for Christmas, and most of us still have to do Halloween first! Yikes!

[Propped_Up]

Great job, dude!!! Don't let my kid see that! LOL