Thread: Need Ideas for using a Rotating Christmas Tree Stand

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Hey guys, I'm thinking of picking up a 360 degree rotating christmas tree stand that would have A/C power to the center without the cord getting twisted as it rotates around to use for some prop design. Not sure what to insert in the stand however. The only thing I've come up with that makes sense would be a light beam of sorts that could be used like a beacon (think airplane tower, not police car--I have one of those red party beacons anyway). A ballerina comes to mind but there's got to be something better. In some ways a stand that swiveled back and forth so many degrees would be more useful but I'm sure the 360 degree A/C powered stand could be perfect for something. Got any ideas?

Here's a thread with the exact same problem. Lot's of ideas were thrown in. I ended up making Terra:

Ooops, here's that thread: Rotating Stand

Here is what I plan to do with mine it only turns halfway.I am putting a telescope in his hand.
http://s337.photobucket.com/albums/n...t=000_0388.mp4

Does it turn that slow? I was thinking a cauldron stirrer.

Yes, it's less then 1 rpm. Takes about a minute and half for a rotation. It is verrry slow. The motion makes Christmas ornaments sparkle on the tree like jewels but doesn't make you seasick looking at it turn. Here's a vid of it turning as a tree:

Exorcist? A person in the center with ghost flying around ( putting the stand above on the ceiling with the ghost hanging down ) or on its side make a large Buz Saw cutting bodies up.