Whirligigs are charming little wind-driven toys. They make excellent introductory woodworking projects because they are easy to do, inexpensive and great fun! Here are some great books full of ideas, patterns and instructions.
This book covers Everything You Need to know to Get Started in the Craft and Hobby of Making Animated Whirligigs.
▸ 15 Whirligig Projects
▸ Step-by-Step Instructions
▸ Materials & Tools Needed
▸ Detailed Techniques
▸ Full-size Patterns
▸ Lots of Illustrations
1. Dove
2. Folk Rooster
3. Flying Unicorn
4. Girl Gymnast
5. Penguins on Teeter-Totter
6. Dancing Man
7. Unicycling Roadrunner
8. Carousel
9. Kids on Teeter-Totter
10. Trampoline
11. Ferris Wheel
12. Unicyclist
13. Flying Duck
14. Acrobats
15. Clown
The projects were selected to introduce you to whirligig making and then take you on to an advanced skill level.
Since the late 1980's Dr. Wiley has designed & built 100's!
The Author Jack Wiley earned his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois in 1968, did exercise physiology teaching and research, and has written 50 published books.
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