How Do You Build A Windmill From A Bicycle Wheel?
Whether you want to generate your own clean electricity or simply desire a fun and easy craft project, a bicycle wheel and front fork can provide the basis for a simple yet effective homemade windmill. Turn an old wheel into an efficient spinning machine in a matter of minutes with a few minor additions to the wheel’s existing spokes. Find an old bike wheel. Aim for a properly trued wheel—that is, one with properly adjusted spokes, which will allow it to spin without wobbling. Although a wobbly wheel will still spin, the side-to-side wobbles created by improperly adjusted spokes will translate into wasted mechanical energy. If you don’t own spoke wrenches or know how to true a wheel, a bike mechanic can do the job quickly and cheaply. Create the blades, which will catch the wind and allow the windmill to spin on its own. For a quick (but environmentally friendly) material for the blades, raid your recycle bin for aluminum cans. Use your scissors or utility knife to cut the side of th
