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Wind Lift

Cut

Step #13

Cut the points off the

skewer sticks.

shape of your blades, the number of blades used (between 1 and 6), and the blade angle.

Blades

Step #14

You will need materials for your blades (poster board, cardboard, plastic,

50mm

(~2in)

Below is one of best methods used to create a blades. You will need to

create 3 blades to start.

A. Cut a section of blade material.

B. Place tape half over the edge of the

blade material.

C. Place a skewer stick at the edge of the

blade material, overhanging to one side.

D. Fold the tape and skewer stick over onto the

blade material. Press to secure the tape.

215mm (~8.5in)

240mm (~9.5in)

Summary of Contents for Wind Lift

Page 1: ...Connector Strips can be cut with a multi cutter best method saw side cutters or pruning shears Wear safety glasses when cutting Dowels Dowels vary in diameter Some may be too large or small to use Mul...

Page 2: ...hammer or the side of your cutter Tip Rub a dowel with soap wax or a crayon to allow it to slide easier into and out of holes Start Building Most holes should not be reamed Do not ream holes which do...

Page 3: ...Step 2 to the base from Step 1 A Cut a dowel to 125mm 5in B Place it into the uprights from step 2 as shown R e a m Ream the 2 holes marked with a Step 6 250mm 10in 50mm 2in A Cut a 250mm 10in dowel...

Page 4: ...5 Tape a 450mm 1 5ft string onto the hub assembly dowel Step 11 A Punch two holes on opposite sides of a portion cup B Attach a 120mm 4 5in wire through the portion cup holes to create a handle Attac...

Page 5: ...rials for your blades poster board cardboard plastic 50mm 2in Below is one of best methods used to create a blades You will need to create 3 blades to start A Cut a section of blade material B Place t...

Page 6: ...novate Three or fewer sticks can be inserted all the way into the hub holes Six Skewer sticks can be inserted in a hub as shown Load it up How much weight can your wind lift pick up How does the weigh...