puckguy14
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Post by puckguy14 on Aug 19, 2016 22:48:22 GMT -5
Alrighty, well, 30+ years ago, my Dad and my Opa (German for grandfather) rounded out a piece of cardboard and I went to work on my own Wheel of Fortune. ![]()  Prepping for my viewing party at the house, I've decided to do it again. This time, a little more accurate. I'm using a 32" diameter piece of wood, and quickly going through what I've found on here and online on how to make one. If anyone has suggestions or tips, it will be greatly appreciated. To the designers who made those wheels and wedges, thank you a TON. |
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wheelgenius
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Post by wheelgenius on Aug 20, 2016 17:56:22 GMT -5
That kind of reminds me of something I used to do as a kid. I too have been a die-hard Wheel fan for 30+ years.
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Post by WarioSajak on Aug 20, 2016 21:53:21 GMT -5
Looking at what's visible of the Wheel in that old photo, and just wanted to give props for having the $2,000 wedge on there.  |
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puckguy14
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Post by puckguy14 on Aug 21, 2016 20:11:06 GMT -5
Thanks you two. Yeah I've been a long time fan. And well, I'd likely planning on doing a custom layout (bringing back $750, $1500, $2000 as seen) on the current style, but not sure how to go about getting it printed out. Would the big printer at Kinko's work out?
So far, I have the board that needs to be rounded along with the turntable (Lazy Susan) and have to cut 72 pegs.
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redhairedchick
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Post by redhairedchick on Aug 22, 2016 9:57:21 GMT -5
Thanks you two. Yeah I've been a long time fan. And well, I'd likely planning on doing a custom layout (bringing back $750, $1500, $2000 as seen) on the current style, but not sure how to go about getting it printed out. Would the big printer at Kinko's work out? So far, I have the board that needs to be rounded along with the turntable (Lazy Susan) and have to cut 72 pegs. If you have access to a color printer, I suggest using the site rasterbator.net -- it worked great for me making a cardboard cut-out of Pat and Vanna for my viewing party! I just bought some spray glue and it worked wonderfully -- for a fraction of the price of Kinko's! Good luck! |
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puckguy14
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Post by puckguy14 on Aug 22, 2016 16:06:51 GMT -5
Wheel is complete! I think I covered all the years I've been watching. Thanks to the designers who did this. I played with this on Photoshop.  |
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Post by germanname1990 on Aug 22, 2016 16:23:05 GMT -5
Very nice. I like how you made a blend of the $750-$800-$300-$200 segment from Round 1 with the $700-$500-$800-$300 segment from Round 3/4. That was something I tried doing one time. |
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Post by babebahn on Aug 26, 2016 20:31:29 GMT -5
Good Job Puckguy14! That wheel is awesome!
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puckguy14
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Post by puckguy14 on Oct 19, 2016 20:01:29 GMT -5
Alrighty, here we go. Here's what the finished product looks like.   |
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Post by tlc38tlc38 on Oct 19, 2016 20:41:09 GMT -5
Very, very nice!! What did you use for your spikes?
How big is it?
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puckguy14
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Post by puckguy14 on Dec 2, 2016 4:10:51 GMT -5
Very, very nice!! What did you use for your spikes? How big is it? Used a 1/2 wooden stick and cut them about 3 inches I believe. The wheel is 36" in diameter. |
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Post by tlc38tlc38 on Dec 2, 2016 13:22:45 GMT -5
I really like the look of your wheel. 36" would be a dream for me since mine is only 24".
Do you plan to make 3 podiums or just have one?
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