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  1. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    Aw C'mon, can't someone tell me that Americans...

    Aw C'mon, can't someone tell me that Americans aren't better than everybody who's not American ?
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    Neil, He has told me what he wants. Of course...

    Neil,
    He has told me what he wants. Of course President Trump has said he is going to make America great again. And no one will say NO to us. Are you looking forward to that ? I am. We've got the...
  3. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    I may finish this project offline. As far as...

    I may finish this project offline. As far as bearings go I think Bessler invented a bearing. This is a quote from Bessler's writing and am giving credit to John Collins for researching Bessler and...
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    This picture shows where I'm at with my build. I...

    This picture shows where I'm at with my build. I am going to need to modify the stand. I have roller bearings mounted inside the elliptically shaped parts. What someone mentioned in another forum is...
  5. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    I thought I'd show everyone where I'm at right...

    I thought I'd show everyone where I'm at right now. This weekend I'll be seeing about having the frame on the stand. I think this is the most critical part because the rotation of the wheel will need...
  6. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    This is one person who is supposed to have...

    This is one person who is supposed to have witnessed Bessler's wheel in operation 1st hand. John Collins who researched and wrote a couple of books about Bessler and his wheel has done a lot to make...
  7. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    A couple of pictures of the frame. While it's...

    A couple of pictures of the frame. While it's coming along slowly am glad that I am getting some work done. And while in some ways it might resemble a cross that's okay. Without a rim I am not sure...
  8. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    https://www.facebook.com/Perpetual-Motion-53142942...

    https://www.facebook.com/Perpetual-Motion-531429423701405/
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    This is the basic layout that I am building. I am...

    This is the basic layout that I am building. I am going to try and use some principles they use in booms (overhead cranes) and bridges for structural support. This means it should go together just...
  10. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    The circled section is the section that will...

    The circled section is the section that will retract a weight. I am showing the approximate position of the wheel's axle. This means tomorrow I'll get the wood for the "wheel". I might redo the stand...
  11. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    The pictures are of the fixture for trimming the...

    The pictures are of the fixture for trimming the disc. The last picture will go from 3 o'clock to 6 o'clock to give an idea how it will be on the stand in relation to the wheel. Hopefully Wednesday...
  12. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    I thought I'd let everyone know that I am still...

    I thought I'd let everyone know that I am still working on it. I have been able to work some (at a job) so have been held up some. This weekend I'll be ordering the lead for the weights as well as...
  13. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    I am keeping the stand as simple as possible. The...

    I am keeping the stand as simple as possible. The disc for retracting the weights will be mounted on it. The square is 30 cm's tall to give you an idea of how tall this "wheel" will be. The gap will...
  14. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    I have started on another build. I have also...

    I have started on another build. I have also moved into my own place so will be working on it at home. It will be a much simplified design. Next week I should be able to make a lot of progress on it....
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    I may be moving into a new place soon. If so then...

    I may be moving into a new place soon. If so then I'll be able to start building again. I am hoping to know in the next week or two.
    I also posted these images in besslerwheel. The round disc might...
  16. That's some really nice work !!

    That's some really nice work !!
  17. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    I think I am going to have to wait until I am...

    I think I am going to have to wait until I am healthy :-(
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    Am slowly getting more work done. I am hoping it...

    Am slowly getting more work done. I am hoping it will go a little quicker once I start gluing boards together for the rim. I'm going to try using a jigsaw blade for steel. It might leave a cleaner...
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    I am getting some work done. Since I'm using a...

    I am getting some work done. Since I'm using a cordless jigsaw how much work I can do at one time will be limited. If I am able to get into my own place then things will go better.
    Each side of the...
  20. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    Tomorrow I'm going to start on it. The first...

    Tomorrow I'm going to start on it. The first thing I'll need to do is to make a guide for my jigsaw. I'll also be able to use it for cutting a circle.
    I think my medical situation has become...
  21. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    I have a work space and will be collecting what...

    I have a work space and will be collecting what I'll need to work with. I'll be happy to have the frame on a stand this month. I think I am going to
    use the bit more complex assembly. I have the...
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    Enjoyed your video. I hope what I'll be working...

    Enjoyed your video. I hope what I'll be working on turns out 1/2 as nice.

    Jim
  23. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    The 2 sides would be held together by 6 cm dia....

    The 2 sides would be held together by 6 cm dia. dowels. The 2 round weights would roll in towards or center or out to the over balanced position.
    With the grindstone on the stand the weights would...
  24. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    I've simplified the design so a sheet of 6 mm...

    I've simplified the design so a sheet of 6 mm thick plywood 60 cm x 60 cm can be used to cut out each side of the wheel with one piece.
    To the right of the hub the opposing weight can be seen. What...
  25. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    @All, This is where the "grindstone" starts to...

    @All,
    This is where the "grindstone" starts to matter. as noted in the drawing, the weight's path is 40% of that of it's fulcrum. all things being equal the over balance is equal to the drop of the...
  26. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    @SWK, have placed a hold on the book at my local...

    @SWK, have placed a hold on the book at my local library. It could be that both Bessler and myself are misfits. And this gives us something to do.

    @All,
    With how the 2 levers are positioned...
  27. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    With how I am going to construct the rim, I will...

    With how I am going to construct the rim, I will be using 12 pieces. The rectangles will have 15° angles on each end. when joined together they will form a 30° angle. after assembly it will be...
  28. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    Since the 1st will be here soon enough I'll go...

    Since the 1st will be here soon enough I'll go over some of the math that I'll be using in my build. And if someone else tries this and it does work, don't forget about me, okay ?
    The drawing shows...
  29. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    @All, Sorry about the prolonged absence. Am...

    @All,
    Sorry about the prolonged absence. Am getting better and have reserved shop space for the 1st of Aug. I did discuss somethings with a friend of mine and with this it is possible someone could...
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    That is awesome ! Seeing what you can do is...

    That is awesome ! Seeing what you can do is something I aspire to. Kind of why I'll need to stick with what I'm doing. I've got lots to learn :-)


    ...
  31. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    I am hoping I'll be able to start back on this at...

    I am hoping I'll be able to start back on this at the end of the month. I am simplifying everything and started anew thread at besslerwheel dot com. In a way I am trying to give as many people as...
  32. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    BesslerWheel.com :: View topic - Theoretical...

    BesslerWheel.com :: View topic - Theoretical Perpetual Pendulum [ Guest ] :-)


    Jim
  33. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    T = 1.52s Large Amplitude T = 1.44s This...

    T = 1.52s Large Amplitude
    T = 1.44s


    This is from the link on the first post. If the average distance from the fulcrum going up is 45 cm's while the downward swing is 50 cm's then it will...
  34. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    @All, Am going for a simpler and better looking...

    @All,
    Am going for a simpler and better looking design. A shorter more precise motion like Milkovic has with his I think will work better.

    edited to add a little bit better image. It has a 60°...
  35. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    This is a bit better and simpler design....

    This is a bit better and simpler design. Appearance will matter, will want to have a good go of it.


    ...
  36. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    The image shows about how I'll keep the wheel...

    The image shows about how I'll keep the wheel weight in it's proper position. The blue line will control the way the weight moves towards and away from center while the red line is what retracts and...
  37. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    @All, Most likely a line will need to be tied...

    @All,
    Most likely a line will need to be tied off/anchored above the 90° arc (from 3 o'clock to 6 o'clock). This will allow it to slip off off of the arc segment more easily. I'll be using a 5.5...
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    With the math, if a 90° arc segment is 8.6 inches...

    With the math, if a 90° arc segment is 8.6 inches or 21.8 cm's if it's radius is 5.5 14 cm's inches then a retraction of 3.1 inches/ 7.9 cm's is possible. This is because of 90° of rotation.
    This...
  39. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    @All, Once the 2 levers drop lifting the top...

    @All,
    Once the 2 levers drop lifting the top weight the principle behind the pendulum will raise the bottom weight. To avoid confusion, the black circle is considered where force is calculated...
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    @All, I'll need to build this one first...

    @All,
    I'll need to build this one first because it is much simpler.

    edited to add; if this design doesn't work then I can change it
    into the double pendulum design and at least I'll know it...
  41. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    @All, Mt 51 seems to work well with this. As...

    @All,
    Mt 51 seems to work well with this. As you can see in the pictures the swinging pendulum rotates the wheel around it. As for the grindstone, it can be counter weighted as well as geared so it...
  42. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    @All, This is as simple as it gets. With the...

    @All,
    This is as simple as it gets. With the grindstone it is aligned so that when the arm is in the down position the retraction line will drop straight down.
    And when the arm rotates 90° to go...
  43. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    @All, This is the mechanics I'll use for the...

    @All,
    This is the mechanics I'll use for the build. I will need to see about an ileostomy first though. With this I'll take a cue from Gus and use some brass tubes. Besides adding a nice touch to...
  44. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    Lappa, I've reconfigured the mechanics. I've...

    Lappa,
    I've reconfigured the mechanics. I've posted it in BesslerWheel.com :: View topic - Theoretical Perpetual Pendulum [ Guest ]
    You are right about 1. This is where both bob supports would...
  45. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    This is something I'll start working on after the...

    This is something I'll start working on after the 1st of the month. It will be the easiest way to test conservation of angular momentum. This would be when a line starts wrapping around the grind...
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    This is a simple leverage test anyone can try....

    This is a simple leverage test anyone can try. They will find that the force the weight exerts on the end of the cross beam is 1/3 that of the weight. This is why I placed the fulcrum for the long...
  47. Thread: Bessler's Wheel

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    Some people might be shocked to realize this has...

    Some people might be shocked to realize this has been over looked. The image on the left is what Bessler shows in his Mt 20 while the image on the right is an obvious 3:1 ratio which is acceptable...
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    Gus, I know what I've suggested is unusual....

    Gus,
    I know what I've suggested is unusual. And it might be that a basic demonstration of perpetual motion would be a let down because of how it's been hyped and considered impossible. Yet with...
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    Gus, There is something you might consider, ...

    Gus,
    There is something you might consider, if my project works then it could power your mouse wheel.
    The outside diameters should be close so Bessler's Wheel would be like a water wheel at...
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    @All, It's actually a pretty neat trick in...

    @All,
    It's actually a pretty neat trick in leveraging. The fulcrum moves more than the weight does. And this is where mass times distance = work.
    If the fulcrum moves 3 times more than the weight...
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