Whirligigs

[uncledavid]

Trying to locate anyone who makes whirligigs. for ideas, tips, or even to buy.
a few years back there was a gentlemen at the State Fair that use to make them.
thanks for suggestions.

 

[Jclrk]

I have one I can send you plans for if you send me an email address or i can cut you one out and you can assemble and paint

 

[Mike Davis]

I made a few many years ago.
Tried to stir up some interest here but not enough to start a class.

We could discuss if you are interested.

 

[Berta]

I have made a few. I have a simple eagle one that just needs assembly. The wings spin.

 

[Wiley's Woodworks]

I have made a few. I have a simple eagle one that just needs assembly. The wings spin.

Hey Berta--Do you think your eagle would do a good job of protecting a garden and scaring off other birds? If yes I'm interested in yours.

 

[Berta]

I don’t know, let me get it up and spinning. It’s been on the back burner for a few months! I get sidetracked.

 

[uncledavid]

I have made a few. I have a simple eagle one that just needs assembly. The wings spin.

If Wiley doesn’t get it, I would be interested in it…. Thanks

 

[Ptofimpact]

Made a few

 

[Michael Mathews]

I've always been interested in Whirlygigs. Never built one but would be interested!

 

[Mrfixit71]

I'd be interested.

 

[bowman]

Here are some plans and associated hardware kits: https://www.meiselwoodhobby.com/Products/ViewCategory.aspx?ID=41432&Path=3001

 

[Mike Davis]

I think Berta is working on some workshop ideas and I am open to doing something at my home shop for a very small group or one at a time.

 

[ScottM]

There is an entire book on this topic. I do not have the book. Just pointing it out:

https://www.foxchapelpublishing.com/making-animated-whirligigs.html

There are also some other books on the topic on eBay.

 

[Berta]

I have a few books. I am looking into giving a talk on the subject. It is too many steps for a workshop I think. Maybe, give me a minute.

 

[ScottM]

I have a few books. I am looking into giving a talk on the subject. It is too many steps for a workshop I think. Maybe, give me a minute.

You can send out instructions a head of time and have people prebuild part before the workshop.

 

[Berta]

Ok, if there is interest, I think I can do this.

 

[Berta]

There are different types of propellers, wings go on the birds of course. There are more than one way that can be accomplished. Different jigs, different materials.

Propeller or fan type are used on mechanical ones. There are a few ways those can be accomplished as well. Different jigs. Different materials.

Figuring out the wire bends for the mechanical ones is interesting. (I ask my husband to do it)

There are also different types of bases needed.
Painting takes a while.

I do make a stand for them to be put on indoors during winter and bad weather.

Class will require homework for preparation.

 

[Berta]

My eagle is finished. It’s not perfect, they never are. It was fun. I think I will make another whirligig.