How to build a gravity wheel.

[AB Hammer]

  Out of curiosity, when is your group going to show something ?
I've posted a number of videos and pics of what I have built and why changes were made.
Here is an example of a modular building technique. I think it helps people if you show examples Alan.
Just curious Alan, is all you've built just 10 inch wheels ?

edited to add; the layout shown allows for the arms to have a levered action. It allows for various concepts to be tried requiring only a little modification.
What I have found that helps is discussing math and have done lots of it. It helps me to understand what I try.

edited to add; until my present build, all I used was a drill and a jig saw. If you can make a radius guide you're comfortable with for a jig saw, that might work better than a rotary tool, more power less binding.

Greetings Jim

You asked

Out of curiosity, when is your group going to show something ?

When we work together on a project all has a say. When we are working with someone else's design it is up to them if they want it shown. When it is our own we can post it unless we added the group to the project. I have allot I can post but I won't post prospective runners until all protections are in place.

Just curious Alan, is all you've built just 10 inch wheels ?

No, They range from 10 inches to 6 ft not counting stands or extended arm effects. The most common size I like working with is 2 to 3 ft diameter. This way they can be carried into buildings for show. But if you have a working design? you should be able to build it small. Thus the rumors that Bessler had a small running wheel that he showed as well.

Here is an Aluminum wheel blank that has allot of makings on it for reference. I have build several designs on this one wheel. Also here is one on it.

Alan

[AB Hammer]

Jim

Please lets keep this string on how to build only. I am busy with armor and a wheel that the mechanism lifts 4lbs 4times higher by 1lb down, for any other detail conversation at this time, except for this, how to build a test wheel string.

Thank you
Alan

[AB Hammer]

Lets look at stands for the wheels. If you look back at the wheels I posted and look at the stand. This one was designed to work on the wheels and only set in a V to hold the bearing.
Stands need to be of a sturdy material and braces with a long base to deal with the shifting of weights. Side to side just needs to be sturdy. I like stands that I can turn on their sides for a gravity wheel can not run on its side, unless the design is for on its side. This is under the assumption of a runner, or will need to have a breaking mechanism installed.

Here is a picture a simple wooden stand that works well.

Alan

[AB Hammer]

  It is knowing how to build certain details that would let someone know how to build a test wheel.

All base/blank wheels or devices need to be balanced before you add anything to it. Then what is added to it has to be equally supported to it mounts to keep from twisting effects. For instance a single arm 1/8 inch thick only has an 1/8 inch stable base but if you have two 1/8 inch bases 3 inches apart you then have 3 1/4 inch stable base.  Then it depends on how you mount. From 2 sides like a split axle or duel sided wheel is allot stronger than a single side which depends on how strong the material is to start with.

This string is also for those who are building and have for instance a mounting problem or structure problem and if they ask, I and other builders can help them out.

Alan

[AB Hammer]

To All

By this week end, my son and step son will be building on some wheels and some step by step for making the basic wheel will be videoed. Then we can post them here on the forum. I am trying to make this a family effort. We will not go into designs but will show some test and applications to use as reference.

Alan