Action Whirligigs: 25 Easy-to-Do Projects (Woodworking Whirligigs)

By Anders S. Lunde

Book Overview

Whirligigs -- those charming little wind-driven toys -- make excellent introductory woodworking projects because they are easy to do, inexpensive and -- most of all -- great fun Hobbyists at all levels of ability will love creating the 25 delightful projects described in this book, from the simple Baking a Pie whirligig to the double-armed Woman at the Computer. Other figures include a Man/Woman Fishing, Oil Well Pump, Saluting the Flag, See-Saw, and Bucking Bronco. Easy-to-follow instructions and measured drawings explain everything from selecting and using proper tools and creating the driving mechanism to finishing and displaying the completed project.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486427455
• ISBN13: 9780486427454
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.4" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

understandable directions

for the amount of pieces to be used in some of these items, the instructions were fairly easy to understand

Enough good info to get you started

It doesn't have every design, but there are enough varied plans to give you a good start. The introductory section on building the propellers and general design considerations should be enough for a moderately experienced wood worker to make whatever they want.

Just what I was looking for.

Lots of detailed diagrams on how to make these cute whirlygigs. But be careful where you put yours... they will disappear from your front yard if you're not careful!!