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The wheel in the video doesn't look to be 3 ft around. Did you make it smaller in this video? Three feet seems huge.

Gabrielle Levick

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They can be all different sizes. As long as they serve the purpose of a prize wheel, size doesn't matter!

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Considering that lazy susan hardware is designed for vertical downward pressure, should I expect any difficulties spinning when it's on its side?

Diamy Wang

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I should think so. Lazy susans are designed to be laid flat, so if you tried to spin it on its side, I'd assume the front would sag or the wheel spin would be uneven.

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Is there any way I can make it out of cardboard?

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Yes, but you might need to use a few layers of cardboard, to make it sturdy enough.

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How many grand prizes should I put on the wheel?

James Emmanuel Johnson, III

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You could put at least 5 grand prizes on the wheel. For instance, a Increasing Jackpot, huge cash prize ranging up to $5,000 or an Instant Win.

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I am making it out of cardboard. How many layers should I use?

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Use at least 4 layers of cardboard to make your wheel. You can also put paper on top of the cardboard if you want to.

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Instead of the lazy Susan hardware, what other hardware can I use to make it spin longer?

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Retrofit a fidget spinner. They spin smoothly because of all the ball bearings. You can also get them cheap online or in clearance at a box store.

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Is it important to have your wheel balanced when you spin it?

Geoffrey Trevena

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To have a fair game, the wheel has to be balanced. If you wish to rig the wheel, you can add weights to specific areas.

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