Zany wooden toys.

[wjbclocks1]

I am going to make the Gold Medal Backflip Skier. and woul like to know what the angle to cut on the body to make it flip.and does it need the same angle on the legs, Thanks for your help.

[BobD]

I've reached out to Bob Gilsdorf and I'll let you know what he says.

Best Regards,
Bob Duncan
Technical Editor, Woodworking/DIY

[wjbclocks1]

ThANKS. I will be waiting.

[BobGilsdorf]

The angle is 9.46 degrees. But that's hard to mark. Instead, I just put in the measurements for the front and back of the legs and body. In both cases the front is just 1/8" shorter than the back. For the legs the back is 2 1/2" and the front is 2 3/8" (measured up from the feet). For the body the back is 2 1/8" and the front is 2" (measured down from the shoulders). The hinge goes on the front on the short sides of the legs and body. Hope this helps and have fun flipping!!!

[wjbclocks1]

Thanks for your help, and for what you do for all scrollers.

[Rolf]

I guess I missed this project where do I find it?

[NC Scroller]

I guess I missed this project where do I find it?

Just a guess but Fox Chapel sells two books from Bob Gilsdorf.

https://foxchapelpublishing.com/zany...-reloaded.html

https://foxchapelpublishing.com/zany...p-and-fly.html