DIY Design failure

[saroj12]

So this thing tips over if anyone sits on the edge. (I made it today)
Try 2 will be with a 8-10" garden planter plastic tray. Heavier. Wider. Still not sure about the ergonomics

my diy stuff never turns out well UNLESS I have someone else DIFM (Do It For Me )

 

[Emmilyy]

*giggles* good try, Saroj! Better than any attempt of mine would be!

 

[BraveheartDogs]

So this thing tips over if anyone sits on the edge. (I made it today)
Try 2 will be with a 8-10" garden planter plastic tray. Heavier. Wider. Still not sure about the ergonomics

my diy stuff never turns out well UNLESS I have someone else DIFM (Do It For Me )
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I made one before with a larger (over 12") planter base and it worked fine. I think it's just a little too small and "tippy" Can you just replace the bottom?

 

[rockoko]

Is that a frisbee? cool!

Make the chain much, much shorter perhaps because the base is not wide enough? (as if i know what I'm talkin' bout )

 

[saroj12]

yes. i have a 10" planter base I got from HD. I'll try that tomorrow. Or might have to get the > 12" like you

 

[saroj12]

Is that a frisbee? cool!

Make the chain much, much shorter perhaps because the base is not wide enough? (as if i know what I'm talkin' bout )

yup frisbee.

 

[Macawlvr]

I think you need to add some kind of weight to it. Perhaps you might have a few spare bird toys laying around to hook right there at the bottom of all three chains where they hook up to the frisbee. Try that and see how it does. If it's still not as stable as you would like, add more toys...the weight will stabilize it.

Great job by the way.

 

[Macawlvr]

Is that a frisbee? cool!

Make the chain much, much shorter perhaps because the base is not wide enough? (as if i know what I'm talkin' bout )

I think you got it. The base 'is too small' in diameter to spread the chains out. That along with the frisbee weighing almost nothing. Not enough weight to stabilize it.

 

[f3ath3rs2]

I would think, knowing your fids, that they would have more fun with the tippy one...

 

[JLcribber]

The chains are way too long. Try three 8 inch or 10 inch chains connected to one long chain going to the ceiling.

 

[saroj12]

ah! you four are geniuses Vicki, Martine, James-Krames and John. Sorry Martine I didn't mean the seriously
I'll try out your ideas tomorrow!!
thanks y'all

 

[saroj12]

I would think, knowing your fids, that they would have more fun with the tippy one...

i was the one protesting Audra.....when seeds went skittering all over the place as Rudy tipped it....

 

[f3ath3rs2]

i was the one protesting Audra.....when seeds went skittering all over the place as Rudy tipped it....

So maybe keep this one for fun and make a new one? LOL

 

[rockoko]

So maybe keep this one for fun and make a new one? LOL

 

[saroj12]

oh you are cruel to one with broken ribs sweeping the floor

 

[f3ath3rs2]

oh you are cruel to one with broken ribs sweeping the floor

I would tell you it's your fault for putting stuff in there to get knocked out!

 

[saroj12]

I would tell you it's your fault for putting stuff in there to get knocked out!

no one feels sorry for me.....
oh woe is me

 

[rockoko]

no one feels sorry for me.....
oh woe is me

Here's a soft hug so I don't squish your ribs

 

[saroj12]

Here's a soft hug so I don't squish your ribs

oh dear I so don't deserve it but it feels wonderful!!

 

[Saemma]

You are incredible ......... cracked ribs and all. You get an A for effort and Enthusiasm.