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« on: May 23, 2008, 20:28 »
As requested earlier, here goes with my explanation of how to make an anti-mole windmill thingy.

 You will need:
sturdy plastic bottle (coke is ideal)
Drill and suitable drill bit
Old type wire coat hanger
sharp knife
pliers

Firstly, drill a small hole centrally, in the bottle top (ideally just over the thickness of the wire)

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Then repeat process on the bottom -

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Next, cut the bottle sides, to produce 3 even sized propellers. (bend them back and also angle slightly - In the same direction)

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Cut the straight section of the hanger with the pliers ( at the returned end)

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then lay along side your bottle, and allow approximately 6 inches over the length of your bottle,for the support bit, and cut again.

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Gently thread the wire through your bottle ( from the bottle top)

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then once through the bottom, carefully bend (with the pliers) the wire  90 Degrees.

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This has to be done accurately, as the wire must be both 'dead' centre of your bottle, and perfectly straight/horizontal - to allow free movement.
Take your new Molemill 'TM' down to your lottie, and place high as you can in a cane, (Ideal for on top of Munty frame 'TM' ) :wink:
Here's one I made earlier!!!



Say good bye to Mr Mole! :lol:
Life begins... On the kitchen windowsill.

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« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2008, 20:43 »
:lol:  :lol:
There are three signs of old age. The first is your loss of memory, the other two I forget.

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« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2008, 20:45 »
Brilliant I like it  :D


I'm gonna move this post into the design and construction part of the forum it will be easier to find in the future.
He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever.

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« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2008, 20:49 »
Quote from: "richyrich7"
Brilliant I like it  :D


I'm gonna move this post into the design and construction part of the forum it will be easier to find in the future.

T.Y.
To have an endorsement from the great richyrich, is indeed a great honour. I just hope, having taken so much, i can contribute just a little morcel back to this site. :wink:

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« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2008, 20:55 »
Quote from: "richyrich7"
Brilliant I like it  :D


I'm gonna move this post into the design and construction part of the forum it will be easier to find in the future.

 is it not also an amazing construction? enter it i photo comp ,,, you'd get my vote! :wink:
if it grows, it grows! if it doesnt ,, ah well .. there's always next year. :-)

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« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2008, 21:01 »
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Quote from: "richyrich7"
Brilliant I like it  :D


I'm gonna move this post into the design and construction part of the forum it will be easier to find in the future.

T.Y.
To have an endorsement from the great richyrich, is indeed a great honour. I just hope, having taken so much, i can contribute just a little morcel back to this site. :wink:


Now steady on, we're trying to find a new shed for us all to use. We don't want to have to widen the door for Richy's head!
Did it really tell you to do THAT on the packet?

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« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2008, 21:08 »
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Quote from: "srebmob"
Quote from: "richyrich7"
Brilliant I like it  :D


I'm gonna move this post into the design and construction part of the forum it will be easier to find in the future.

T.Y.
To have an endorsement from the great richyrich, is indeed a great honour. I just hope, having taken so much, i can contribute just a little morcel back to this site. :wink:


Now steady on, we're trying to find a new shed for us all to use. We don't want to have to widen the door for Richy's head!


 :lol:

Yeah crackedflowerpots good idea, bung it in the comp  :D

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« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2008, 21:16 »
aww. your so kind :oops:

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« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2008, 21:19 »
It certainly is brilliant and I'll be trying to make one  :shock:

Photo comp closes tomorrow afternoon so do get it posted there srebmob  :D

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« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2008, 21:20 »
we dont have moles but i'm gonna try to make one anyway :lol:  does it make a pretty noise?

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« Reply #10 on: May 23, 2008, 21:33 »
Quote from: "Aunt Sally"
It certainly is brilliant and I'll be trying to make one  :shock:

Photo comp closes tomorrow afternoon so do get it posted there srebmob  :D

Done. 8)

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« Reply #11 on: May 23, 2008, 21:34 »
Quote from: "crackedflowerpots"
we dont have moles but i'm gonna try to make one anyway :lol:  does it make a pretty noise?


Yes, and will make everyone jelous!! :D

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« Reply #12 on: May 23, 2008, 21:47 »
Quote from: "srebmob"
Quote from: "crackedflowerpots"
we dont have moles but i'm gonna try to make one anyway :lol:  does it make a pretty noise?


Yes, and will make everyone jelous!! :D



 :D i'm gonna buy a bottle of coke on way to allotment tomorrow, then i'll have all the things i need to have a go! 8)

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« Reply #13 on: May 23, 2008, 22:38 »
Brilliant!  Just one problem-  would you believe it- no wire coat hangers here!! In the UK they used to breed in the wardrobe overnight :shock:   I will use stiff wire instead.
Many thanks- will keep you informed to the results.
Pamela

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« Reply #14 on: May 23, 2008, 22:41 »
pardon me if I'm being a dope but how does that deter moley  :?

 

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