Unique wheel

So most people would look at these pictures and say "yep its a water wheel". But look again. Whats different about it? 

 Every other water wheel you've seen has the spokes on the outside of the wheel. Usually there are two sets of spokes. Not mine!! One set, centered in the wheel like a gigantic wagon wheel. Its a lot more work to build it this way, as the spokes have to be very large and heavy. The center hub is reclaimed from an old steam engine tractor wheel.

These are examples of traditionally build water wheels.

Redwood Kings!!!!!

For the past few months we've been filming our new TV reality show on Animal Planet.  Redwood Kings. Its been an adventure to say the least. Having a TV camera following you around is pretty awkward, but after a while its not so bad!! Some people are naturals if front of the camera. Me, not so much!! Thank god for good editors and producers. So far the response from viewers has been extremely positive. So maybe we'll get a second season! Check it out on Animal Planet......

Cool stuff I built!

Just a few things which I've built. Some for fun. Others for work! 

Water wheel for work. All scratch built. 

Rope driven generator for work. New and antique parts

Double barrel shotgun for fun. Scrap parts. 

Bathroom sink for home. Gauge really works! 

Cool stuff someone else built!!