Maker Faire Bay Area 2009
"Over The Top" Self-Propelled Ferris Wheel

Location:   Midway  M2   

This 2-person Ferris wheel is powered by the riders, using arm muscles to shift their weight. Standing 20 feet tall and made of plywood, it's truly a green machine.

Web site: http://stevenwhitewoodworking.com/over-the-top.htm

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About the Maker(s)

Steven White Woodworking [
I design and build treehouses, boats, wind tunnels, staircases, furniture, and now self-propelled amusement park rides. Aesthetics is foremost in my designs: how good it looks is as important as how well it works.
http://www.stevenwhitewoodworking.com

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