Did the automatic washing machine break down? Do not rush to throw it away, from its parts you can do a lot of necessary and useful things. Some make barbecues and sifters from the drum. Some tumbling machines or pottery wheels.
When the Master broke electronics on a washing machine, he did not dispose of or disassemble it, but decided to remake the machine to drive from a bicycle. This car was a vertical load. Over time, her plastic drum failed, but the master was already accustomed to this method of washing, and decided to remake a broken front-loading machine for a bicycle drive.
Tools and materials:
-Washing machine (broken);
-Pallet;
-Bike (accessories);
-Fasteners;
- Joiner's glue;
-Drill;
-Hacksaw;
-Keys;
- Screwdrivers;
-Pliers;
-Hammer;
-Roulette;
-File;
-Gon;
- Jigsaw;
-WD40;
-Board;
Step One: Material Selection
The most expensive and often inappropriate repair in a washing machine is electronics, an engine. We need a washing machine with any breakdown, the main thing is that it does not affect the drum. To prevent leaks.
When choosing a bicycle, tires and wheels are not needed. The most essential parts are a comfortable seat, a sturdy frame, steering wheel, pedals and chain. You will also need a second sprocket and chain.
Step Two: Dismantling the Machine
First you need to disassemble the washing machine and remove parts that will not be used in the future.
The master dismantles the belt, engine, drive wheel, weighting agent. The pump can be dismantled, with a plug installed or left, the water will still drain by gravity.
The weighting compound (concrete slab) the master breaks and removes the brackets from it.
Third step: mount and drive
The master adapted the dismantled brackets for fastening the drum (plastic, external) to the machine body.
Now you need to fix the star. The master cuts an octagonal blank from the board. Fastens it on the drive wheel in the center. Trims the wheel spokes along the edge of the board. On the back, an asterisk is attached.
Step Four: Installing the Velorama
To install the bike mount, the master makes wooden fasteners.
The master fixes the typewriter on a wooden pallet. It also mounts the frame.
Now it remains to install the chain, seat, put the laundry in the drum and you can pedal.
