DIY Ferris Wheel Plans - Backyard 8' Outdoor Playground Children Toys Woodworking
Backyard DIY Ferris Wheel Plans DIY Outdoor Playground Children Toys Woodworking
These are the DIY plans to build an awesome 8' back yard Ferris wheel for the kids. You can fit up to eight kids at a time.
Braced to make it as sturdy as possible, the DIY Ferris Wheel Plans wheel is designed to operate on "human power". That is, each time around, each passenger gives the wheel a backward push with his feet. There is no danger traveling too fast for safety, and no danger of falling out of the bucket seats, since the small riders are held in by a safety bar.
Another safety feature is a set of wheel locks, which prevent the toy from being used when mom or dad can't be around to supervise getting on and getting off.
As a first step in construction, carefully look over the pull-apart drawing. If you follow these details with care, the assembly will not be difficult. One word of caution: The base, the A-frames and the wheel spider are made of 2 x 4s. It is very important that you obtain clear, straight stock for these parts. There must be no knots, no weakening blemishes and no crooked pieces, as otherwise you may have trouble building and operating the wheel.
How to Make Homemade Ferris Wheels
Cost
To make a homemade Ferris wheel, you will need some materials and some basic skills. You will need to find out the various prices in the market. This will determine how much you will have to spend on your machine.
Safety
There are two main safety concerns to consider when creating your own homemade ferris wheel. First, make sure that the structure is safe for you and others to ride. Make sure that the wheel is stable by using a support structure. The main structural component of your homemade ferris wheel is its trailer chassis. This is made of two pieces of square tubing, one slightly smaller than the other. This piece slides into the other one, locking the inner section into place. Next, secure the support towers to the chassis frame using a pivot pin.
All DIY plans are designed by Ben Stone. Ben is a retired Engineer in Canada. Ben also drafts these himself using the latest AutoCAD software to ensure accuracy. He studied Engineering back in the early 1980's. After over 30 years in the Construction industry he developed a passion for building cool items around his farm and cabin. These are great DIY projects. With a little skill anybody can Do It Yourself. Ben is always a email away if you have any questions while building one of his projects. He is adding new plans all the time.
