D.I.Y Bike Chain Fidget Spinner

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D.I.Y Bike Chain Fidget Spinner

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How to make a DIY bike chain fidget spinner

D.I.Y Fidget spinner: this bike chain fidget spinner is fun and easy to create. The best part is there's no budget. You are encouraged to use old bike chains and old materials. I for sure enjoyed making this, and I hope you do too!

Materials

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For step one you will need:

  • 11 chain sections
  • pliers
  • 2 zip ties
  • skateboard barring (can be old)
  • fidget spinner caps optional

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connect all eleven bike chain links

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Put bearing in center circle of the chain links

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slip the two zip ties through the outer section of the chain links

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Slowly tighten the chain links around the baring then snip the access parts of the zip ties

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Make sure it looks like this

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Then if you want you may add the fidget spinner caps

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Enjoy your new fidget spinner