Repurposed Bike Wheels and Auto Plates
by
Rocky
First off i apologize for the lack of pictures, this was just a project from items i have found and put together to make my new office an unique light fixture. This is also the first write up i have ever attempted on any of my projects.
Set of Roadmaster 24" Wheels picked up at loc
Next I Disassembled internals of each wheel for the wiring to be pulled thru
Removed the bolt and bearings and cleaned
Next i chose a few vintage auto tags that i have picked up at local sales.
I used the holes already in the plates so i would no damage them and also allows me to change plates at any time. Drilled in the top wheel and bottom and worked my way around. . 6 plates fit perfect side to side with no gaps
Once i had all the plates attached i realized i did not like the plain white pedant fixture so searched for another one that would not swing and stay stationary once mounted and one weekend in our local Habitat Shop i came across the perfect one, with a little work if perfectly fit thru both wheels and very stable.
The wheels slide perfectly onto the fixture and very stable
Sorry for poor photos, i used my cell phone
I really like the shadow the wheels cast and you can spin the wheels and hear the sprocket click but the fixture itself is stationary.
Used three small LED bulbs i had laying around. It is not heavy so hanging it was no problem from existing housing.
Sorry for poor photos.
There is the finished project and looks great in my office and anytime i decide i want to change the plates i can just unscrew them and add another with no modification. Pictures due to low quality do the item no justice its a wonderful piece
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Seriously so cool! You are amazingly talented!
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awesome!
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@Sherrie Thank You!
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