Axworthy
ADDENDUM
original design by 
Tom Bardash

e-mail:   tbardash@bellsouth.net
an addition to the (Scott) Axworthy Flying Ghost prop
This page has been put together with other information, pictures and video that Tom has made available to haunters long after the first page was put online. There were requests to put all of the information together in one place, and this addendum is being created to do just that. With that out of the way, let's get to it!

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3-Dimensional Axworthy Track

Tom Bardash: "...here's a few pics that should help you build a 3-Dimensional Axworthy track. The layout and wheel designs worked flawlessly. All the problems came from the usual issues such as ghost weight, bouncing, etc.. This was my setup 3 years ago."

Pics on how to change elevations and directions simultaneously:
    
Guide Straps:
In the setup I used, the ghost is attached directly to the trackline with a swiveling fishing leader and split shots are placed on both sides to keep it from slipping. The reason why the ghostline doesn't catch the wheels is because they are guided outward as it enters the setup using those metal roof straps. The hanging ghostline never comes close to getting entangled. The roof straps cost about 50 cents each and are a god send. I don't use anything but roof straps and bike wheels. No wood, no 2x4, no brackets, nothing. The straps work perfectly and can be custom shaped to fit your setup. I tried the other routes and found this to be the easiest and least expensive.

"toothy critter wire" is the ultimate ghost line:
The wire is joined with a crimping tool (looks like pliers). It's the best stuff to use because it has absolutely no stretching ability which leads to less bouncing. The stainless steel is coated and does not rust. Because it has a dark copper colored coating, it is 100% invisible at night whereas nylon fishing line isn't. It can hold 60 pounds of weight/pressure. It's available in multiple strength wires... probably up to several hundred pounds because it's made for BIG game sport fishing...sharks, marlin, sailfish, etc.. It's super cheap too. I bought 300 feet of 60 pound test for only $6.00. You can find this wire in a good sporting good store or tackle shop (at least in Florida anyways).
   
Extra Pictures:
Ever wonder what happened to your kid's bike? Maybe it's part of someone's AFG set-up! Hehehe
   
Other Axworthy Material

Here are some of the other materials that were contributed by members of the Halloween-L and other groups:
LissProductions - The Axworthy Flying Ghost - Project & How To Page.
Minions Web - Axworthy Flying Ghost - Project & How To Pages - an old idea coming back to haunt you.
Minions Web - Axwothy Ghostie - Project & How To Pages - A styro ball, hangers and scrim doesnt scare anyone!
Raven Manor - RavenManor Halloween Projects - Axworthy Ghosts. A double Axworthy set up with pictures and video (day and night).
Scarry Terry - Check out the 2 drawings that Scarry-Terry made from a description of Scott Axworthy about his current set-up.
Scott Axworthy - Check out pictures of Scott Axworthy's current set-up. No how-to, but some nice pictures and video.
Tabulla - As posted at T.I. after a discussion started about ski lifts and the AFG. This is a PDF file showing a modification of the cornering wheels.
Propboy - MPEG Video of Prop Boy's Axworthy in action. Click on Axworthy/WidowMaker.
Propboy - Prop Boy's New How - To. A work in progress.
YardHaunter - YardHaunter's Axworthy set up.
S. Brewnell - Flying Crank Ghost - "Brew"nell Halloween.
Manufactured Horrors - AXWORTHY FLYING GHOST
I have mirrored the videos from the pages presented in this "Other Axworthy Material" section and put the links all on one page, so be sure to check out the Axworthy Videos Page here on my site.

 
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