Old Style Rubber Band Powered Cotton Reel Car #1

I wanted to do one of those simple cotton reel rubber powered toys that I last made over 50 years ago. First problem was finding a proper wooden cotton reel. Having failed to find one I made my own. The rest of the assembly was simple. If I manage to find a proper wooden cotton reel I will do another video and probably get one of my grandchildren to make it.\r
You may notice in the video a box of wax candles. In the original version, sometimes you would use a short length of candle instead of the button I used. That helped to reduce friction, but this version worked OK with the button.\r
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Home made wooden cotton wheel\r
A couple of wooden sticks, drink stirrers would do.\r
Rubber bands\r
Large button\r
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Tools\r
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Power Drill\r
Large drill bit\r
Hole cutter\r
Glue\r
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