Has anyone done one of these?

[dale]

What i am looking for is doing a whirlygig. Just a simple one because it would be my first one.
What would you suggest to do?

dale

[workin for wood]

I'd just order a pattern and a kit from somplace like wildwood or cherry tree. Looks to me like they are a snap to build, it's the painting that takes some skill.

[Pop]

What i am looking for is doing a whirlygig. Just a simple one because it would be my first one.
What would you suggest to do?

dale

I've always thought they were neat but have been a little apprehensive to put one in the yard for fear the high winds we get in the hollow would have it off the stand and running across the yard. Just did a quick look for any patterns and came up with this site:
http://www.woodworkersworkshop.com/r...=126&offset=50
These are pretty basic but mightbe worth a try. They're FREE...

[PuzzledMoose]

There's some interesting stuff on that page, Pop. That circus is cute ...Thanks for that link..

The translation from german to English is a bit strange though in places ..lol

[utbva]

Meisel has some whirlygig patterns for sale. Check out http://www.meiselwoodhobby.com

[Pop]

There's some interesting stuff on that page, Pop. That circus is cute ...Thanks for that link..

The translation from german to English is a bit strange though in places ..lol

Some times it pays to be a Pa. Dutchman........... sometimes.

[BobD (Archive)]

Paul Meisel did a P-51 Mustang whirligig for us for the Summer Issue...

Bob