Okay, so I picked up some sliding closet door rollers which will serve as the rider-bearings for the gobo. 2 pairs @ $3 a piece at Home Depot = $29 so far.

I'm still waiting for the carpet tube (I'll go grab it myself by Friday if my bud's contractors don't come through with leftovers). All that will remain after that step is the framework, drive motor and belt. I'm thinkin' the vacuum shop (belt) and good ol' Radio Shack (motor).

For accounting's sake, let's tack on another hour for my efforts in lining these parts up. To date, that puts me at $29 and 2 man-hours. Well under my goal (considering also that I have to build a duplicate rotator for the other side of the walkway). With some luck, this whole rig might just land under $150.

I'll post some pics of the sketches/concepts soon if I find time. I'm a subcontract carpenter with weird hours, so be patient...

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"I'm not just going to hell...
I'm helping to build it."
-Self quote to brother-in-law

I don't mean to be pest, but I know from experience that a complicated prop only gets done if you keep doing.

Keep doing until you can't do no more.

YEAH! What he said.

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RookieSpooker,

What else do you have to do to the pirate. He looks finished to me!

I am feeling so good about myself after hearing I am not the only person who has unfinished projects. I thought it was me. Some I have worked on a little every year for the past three years. Thanks for sharing. The pictures are great. I got some new ideas.
Skullie

Alright, alright already! Sheeesh... some of us have jobs and girlfriends, ya' know

So I finally got a hold of the carpet tube. I'll be assembling the end roller guides to hold the tube this weekend. Hold tight, guys... I ain't forgettin nuthin.

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"I'm not just going to hell...
I'm helping to build it."
-Self quote to brother-in-law

Any updates????

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So many home haunting ideas and yet so little time.

I know how you feel...time gets eaten up quickly and before you know it, it is Halloween.

Do you have any pics of the progress so far??

Well, he's pretty much all stained,and sporting that "wet in the catacombs" look that's all the rage under Paris these days. Last update for a week or so, as its time to build him a home.