How to make a water wheel for my pond?

[jarrahwaters]

I would like to join a course to make a water wheel for my pond

[EricL]

Hello @jarrahwaters 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about building a water wheel.

I'm sorry, but I am unaware of a course that offers the construction of a water wheel for your pond. In this particular instance, I propose engaging the services of an engineer or a drafts person as building such a large device will require engineering knowledge. 

Let me call on our experienced members @Dave-1 and @Nailbag for their recommendations.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

[jarrahwaters]

Thank you Eric      Merry Christmas

[Nailbag]

I think you will struggle to find a specific course @jarrahwaters, but there are quite a few how to's on YouTube. Just type in "How to make a Pond Water Wheel"

This one looked quite good with a series of steps over seperate videos.

Nailbag

[Dave-1]

Morning @jarrahwaters 

Ive looked at waterwheels myself for years, love the idea and look of them. I have noticed a lot of people building to different designs and sizes. Everything from just spokes with cans on the side and a tilting mechanisim to full on paddles.

Maybe start with a sketch pad, for narrowing down the size of your wheel, and also how you large a feed of water you want to make it flow. 

A local mens shed could also help you out with the design and build of the wheel. 

Dave