W.G.McMurtry MT Image Archive

[agor95]

Just wondering if you asked Bill for his permission and what he is up to?

Well as the website is no longer accessible one assumes the worse.

Those who have communication to Bill or his family could
help in knowing his status.

[ovyyus]

Still kicking. Carry on.

[agor95]

Still kicking. Carry on.

Good to hear the confirmation.

And your website?

[ovyyus]

Redundant.

[Fletcher]

Great to hear Bill - I mean that ..

Agor .. Bill's wheel dimensions and performance page in particular would also be very worthwhile here imo ..

[agor95]

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Bessler's apparent use of the Leipzig ell suggests he probably built his wheels to
whole ell units and simple fractions thereof. The above diagram shows feet and
inches derived from Leipzig ell conversions as listed in the data above.








Detailed Measurements

First Wheel - Gera

Diameter = 4.6 feet
Thickness = about 4 inches
Speed = over 50 RPM unloaded
Rotation = uni-directional, required restraint when not in use
Axle = unknown
Sound = unknown
Power = unknown

The size is in ell units: reported diameter = 2.5 ell [4.6 feet].
And thickness of = 4 Leipzeg inches [3.7 inches].


Second Wheel - Draschwitz

Diameter = 9.3 feet
Thickness = 6 inches
Speed = over 50 RPM unloaded
Rotation = uni-directional, required restraint when not in use
Axle = 6 inches diameter; probable diameter = 1/4 ell [5.6 inches]
Sound = loud noise
Power = unknown

The size is in ell units: reported diameter = 5 ell [9.3 feet].
And thickness = 1/4 ell [5.6 inches].


Third Wheel - Merseburg

Diameter = 12 feet
Thickness = 11.15 inches
Speed = 40 RPM or more
Rotation = dual-directional, required gentle push start in either direction
Axle = 6 inches diameter; probable diameter = 1/4 ell [5.6 inches]
Sound = banging noise at descending side of wheel
Power = estimates range from 20 Watts to 100 Watts

The size is in ell units; reported diameter = 6 ells [12 feet].
And thickness = 1/2 ell [11.15 inches].


Fourth Wheel - Kassel (Weissenstein Castle)

Diameter = 12 feet
Thickness = 18 inches
Speed = 26 RPM unloaded - 20 RPM under water screw load
Rotation = dual-directional, required gentle push start in either direction
Axle = 8 inches diameter; probable diameter = 1/3 ell [7.4 inches]
Sound = about 8 bangs per revolution at descending side of wheel
Power = estimates range from 25 Watts to 125 Watts

The size is in ell units: reported diameter = 6 ells [12 feet].
And thickness = 3/4 ell [16.7 inches].

[Trev]

One Leipzig ell is apparently equal to: 566.38 mm / 56.638 cm / 1.8582 ft. / 1 ft 10 19/64 in.
Which if my terrible math is correct, would make a 6.5 ell wheel 3.68147 m. / 12 ft 15/16 in.

https://os2fan2.com/mgloss/wmtables.html

[agor95]

terrible math is correct

Terrible maths is seldom correct. That is why people check there maths by various methods first.

" Measure thrice cut once "

[daxwc]

It’s too bad because it will just become hard to find again. Too bad we didn’t get rid of the fraud forum and just had a facts forum with Bill’s wheel dimensions and drawings that was closed for commenting on.

[agor95]

It’s too bad because it will just become hard to find again.

At least all the gold is on the first 3 pages; With a trace amount of iron pyrite.

You could use the spanner icon next to the topic header title and select bookmark.
Then if you need a reminder then pop into your profile. And on the overview tab select 'Manage Bookmark'.

Then you may forget the above or the site looses the functionality. Only time will tell.

Word of Wisdom:

Build your device size to be above your elbow or lower then twice your head height to be in the Bessler Range.
And use whatever your preferred units too spin your wheel.