Money is not a problem.

But no matter how much one has, spending on a loser that winds up in a
storage shed and is eventually thrown away is, to say the least, irritating.

I have a few mis-fires from the realm of woodworking that I remember well.

Thanks,

Buck


"Marco Milazzo" wrote in message
...


"The Self-Reliant Potter," an old book by Andrew Holden has plans for
a DIY treadle-wheel and a DIY kickwheel -- but I wouldn't recommend
building either. Wheels are relatively simple machines, but they
have to be very well made, or they're inferior to manufactured wheels
-- which is usually the case.

Get a second job, or make some hand-built pieces and sell them -- or
do anything to get the modest amount of money necessary to buy a good
second-hand wheel. You'll be better off in several ways. There
should be many to choose from in your area.

Marco


On Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:01:57 GMT, "Buck"
wrote:

They're all over the place, of course, and have dozens of characteristics
and quirks.

I remember two things (From how long ago I will not mention!):

1. A MASSIVE foot powered wheel that seemed to hold momentum forever. No
power required except the legs. Are these antiques, (or at the very least)
vintage now?

Any DIY possibilites?

2. A little kick lever powered rig with an aluminum top wheel, that seemed
to want to fly apart when you were pedaling it up to speed, and DID NOT
hold
momentum.

Well, there are now a myriad of these little electrical ones all over
the
web, and they do look simple, but I want something that just doesn't
vibrate.

They look so light that I have suspicions.

Any Help?

thanks.

Buck

(P.S. Good sources of equipment and raw materials in the SF Bay Area.
Tools,
clay, glazes?)

Thanks Again