Hello fellow haunters! I am new to the forum and this is my first post! But I tell you reading the others has really got me ready for Halloween this year. I am wanting to make some props that move but I would like to do it as cheap as possible since money is limited. I am really good with PVC but I have only made static figures. I also have people in my crew who are good with wood and other materials. Our welder is currently out of commission and it costs too much to fix at this time. I have heard of people using rotating fans and other items already found in the home. ALL ideas will be greatly appreciated as would pictures. Thanks guys!
Check the Tutorials section. There are a number of how-to's that show the use of small, cheap motors to animate heads and other parts. Welcome to the Forum!
I use motors borrowed from "lawn deer" and rotisseries. I've tried using oscillating fan motors in the past, but they are usually quite noisy and generally ruin the effect unless they are running a faux flame in the distant background.
heres picks of my oscilating fan ghost cost 5 bucks and moms sheet misc pvc stuff total 6 bucks and my miab cost pallets for wood free hinges found in garage light found in garage nails screws misc stuff in garage
Thanks so much! Sounds like the wiper motor might be cheap enough since we have several junk yards in my area. Now on to the fun part, figuring out what I want to make move and building it