Best Son Ever
My son loves me. You know how I know? He came to me with this Lego Prototype of a spinning wheel he is designing for me. You know, I think it would be awesome if someone out there designed a Lego kit for an actual, working model spinning wheel.
Chace wanted me to post a phot of his model to see what my spinning friends thought of it. I think he may be on to something. This is pretty cool.
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That's awesome! It's even got a drive band. :)
Posted by: Jessica | November 9, 2007 05:57 PM
Wow! That's really really awesome! Good job!
Posted by: Loopykd | November 9, 2007 06:01 PM
That is really cool! And it gives me some ideas of how to build a skeinwinder, hmm... tell your son thanks for me!
Posted by: Lynn | November 9, 2007 06:04 PM
Awesome Lego Wheel Chace! I love Legos - you can make anything with them.
Posted by: Sandy | November 9, 2007 06:07 PM
Great wheel! I think you might be able to work it as a spindle wheel if you could attach your leader to the spindle. :) Check this out for inspiration: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV19wqtfyF0 (it's a knitting machine, but still pretty cool!)
Posted by: LaurieG | November 9, 2007 06:09 PM
Great job Chace! That design could totally work.
Will it be a portable? :)
Posted by: Michelle | November 9, 2007 07:02 PM
That has got to be one of the sweetest things ever. And so cool! If it were me, I'd have to put it in a class case and put it on a shelf, forever :)
Posted by: Liz | November 9, 2007 07:19 PM
This is fantastic! I'm going to have to keep an eye out for him. If he's starting this young, he'll be the next great thing in wheel design!
Posted by: ErickaJo | November 9, 2007 09:27 PM
That is awesome.!
Posted by: DebbieB | November 9, 2007 10:17 PM
How seriously cool is that?! and of course your son loves you, and yeah, I think he's onto to something great.
Although I have 3 spindles and an Ashford tradi, I don't know how to spin.... yet, but apparently I'm ready.
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November 10, 2007 05:06 AM
This is a _wonderful_ prototype. I wonder if your son would find any inspiration in this video of a Lego knitting machine: http://youtube.com/watch?v=MV19wqtfyF0
Posted by: Betty | November 10, 2007 06:20 AM
How wonderful to have such a fun and talented young son!!! I hope he will always take an interest in what you are doing and be creative himself!! thanks for sharing this!!! amazing!!!! Hugs Linda
Posted by: Linda | November 10, 2007 10:47 AM
I love spindle wheels! Nice job!
Posted by: Karin Rosman | November 10, 2007 12:26 PM
Great job! That is so super cool!!
Posted by: beverly | November 10, 2007 01:18 PM
I like the way your son's brain works--that's very creative and, by the looks of it, not just cool looking, but nearly functional.
Lucky you, to have such a creative and interesting child. He must have a great mom!
Posted by: Alarming Female | November 10, 2007 03:15 PM
(whispering) Pssst - hey, Chace... go look at this:
http://shop.lego.com/product/?p=8287&LangId=2057&ShipTo=US
Tell your Dad that this is what you want for Christmas, so you can build your Mom an electric spinning wheel. They can't say no!!
Way to go, kiddo. I bet you're gonna go to engineering school some day!
Posted by: Ruth S | November 10, 2007 07:47 PM
What a great kid! He did a super job.
Posted by: Kim | November 10, 2007 10:15 PM
What a fantastic spinning wheel! Great job!
Posted by: Braizyn | November 11, 2007 03:09 AM
What a fantastic spinning wheel! Great job!
Posted by: Braizyn | November 11, 2007 03:09 AM
What a cute spinning wheel! I love that he was thinking of you enough to make a Lego wheel - and to do such a good job with it.
If I remember right there is a replica lego wheel though I don't think it actually works. I know someone has made a charka type beast from erector sets.
Posted by: Amy Boogie | November 11, 2007 04:34 AM
Dude! THAT is amazing!
Posted by: tracey in mi | November 11, 2007 05:38 AM
This is great! I just love how kids can use their imagination and be creative. But the idea to make a spinning wheel is beyond awesome!!! Well done!
Posted by: Zwaalie | November 11, 2007 06:17 AM
How awesome! And may I say how clever to use the little pulleys spaced far apart at the bottom, to simulate a larger wheel?
Posted by: Maggie | November 11, 2007 11:51 AM
Total genius!!!
Posted by: nuttnbunny | November 11, 2007 01:04 PM