Time Lapse - Building a Ferris Wheel (Gilbert Erector Set)

I recently was doing some reminiscing and remembered the fun that I had playing with an erector set when I was very young. I went on eBay and found a decent size erector set (circa 1940) for a nominal price and now have a new hobby which allows me to be creative and not clutter our living room with more junk. When I've finished a project, I can just take it apart and make something else...

[Thomas-fpxf]

Hello! My wife of 51 years had an Erector Set when she was a youngster. She and her brother built the Ferris Wheel. We just bought more 5-inch curve pieces for the wheel and plan to build the wheel this summer. We cannot get past the concept of building it, then dismantle it. We display all that we build. That's why we need to get more and more parts and sets... Thank you for the video and the webpage of the Ferris Wheel instruction page.! All will be used as a resource when the time comes.

[dangunn]

Nice. My wife just found one in the basement that her brothers played with back in the 40's.

[WSTJ]

I want to know how you got the clock pendulum to show so smoothly in a time lapse!

[MarksMojo]

Hi! My 6 year old son and I just inherited this set but can't find the manual. Any chance you happen to have a copy of instructions?

[lianabrekke]

Hello Mr. Bunk. I have one of these erector sets but it doesn't have instructions and I am so lost. I tried watching your video but it goes so fast I cannot see it all. Can you please help me?