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HOME-MADE TOY WATER-MOTORS
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The Water-Motor Wheel. Procure two baking-powder can covers for the ends of the water-motor wheel (A, Fig. 72), a cigar-box out of which to make the wheel paddles, and a stick ¼ inch square and 5 inches long for the wheel axle (B, Fig. 72).

Fig. 70.—A Small Water-Motor that can be Operated in a Wash-Basin.
Fig. 70.—A Small Water-Motor that can be Operated in a Wash-Basin.

Fig. 70.—A Small Water-Motor that can be Operated in a Wash-Basin.

Fig. 71.—The Water-Motor Wheel.
Fig. 71.—The Water-Motor Wheel.

Fig. 71.—The Water-Motor Wheel.

Cut eight paddles from the cigar-box wood 1 inch wide and 5 inches long. Take a pair of these strips and fasten them to one can cover, in line with each other, and close against the sides of the cover (C, Fig. 73). Fasten