Building a Roundabout (Merry-go-round)

I read with interest the http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Disassemble-a-Merry-Go-Round/ It is impossible to buy a good merry-go-round. So I thought I share my old project were I build a Merry-go-round or roundabout.

My son likes roundabouts, roundabouts are expensive to buy and you do not get much for your money.

Time to get building …

Step 1: Materials

* An axle
* A circular piece of wood
* Screws
* More Screws
* Paint

The first two items I acquired using Freecycle. Freecycle is a a worldwide network of "gifting" groups, aiming to divert reusable goods from landfills.  Thanks to Aya and Richard (from Freecycle) for the chair and dining room table.


A chair gives a nice axle. The dining room table a nice circular piece of wood.

Comments

[woodvale035]

all you need now is an electric motor, to power it round, old battery tools run froma car battery should get them moving.!!!
great project...

[canida]

Cute! A great project.

[kelseymh]

That intro picture makes it look like somebody has been going around and around and around and around and around and around for just a little bit too long :-) Very cool project!