How to make whirligigs, canoe paddlers pt. 3: bending the crankshaft the crankshaft

[@RustyGlovebox]

Nice work Todd, you're really cranking this one out...ha ha

[@ToddAndrewCole]

You're punny Lloyd! Thanks for stopping by!

[@lynnstillwell4516]

Fascinating! I picture mountain men or fur traders from the 1800's paddling. But modern people would be cool as well.

[@ToddAndrewCole]

Your idea intrigues me. So far, I've just had people wearing baseball caps, so I wanted to do something different. Thank you for your suggestion!

[@c.a.m.6276]

It is a very good job you have done Todd. Congrats!! (from Brazil)

[@ToddAndrewCole]

Hi Carlos! Thank you. I visited your channel and I see you are a whirligig-maker too. Thanks for stopping by. I hope you and your family are safe and well. Best regards.

[@c.a.m.6276]

@@ToddAndrewCole Todd, once we are infected by the whirligig virus, there is no vaccine for it, and we have to keep going until somebody up there calls our number. Keep up the good work and best regards. (from Brazil)

[@ToddAndrewCole]

@@c.a.m.6276 Yes, you are right Carlos. I hope i'm never cured! Thank you. You Too! Best regards.

[@johnhelton457]

I did it too. This is what I used Woodglut designs for

[@ToddAndrewCole]

Hi! I never heard of Woodglut before; thanks for mentioning them. I appreciate your visit and comment. Take care my friend.

[@johnhelton457]

@@ToddAndrewCole Take care mate!

[@theNEWTful]

Maybe another way would be to keep the rod straight and turn a couple of cams to attach....use grub screws to lock them on.

[@ToddAndrewCole]

I bet that would work. Your idea reminds me of the caterpillar whirligigs I did a while back; I pinned wooden cams to the shaft by drilling a 1/16" hole through the wood, then shaft, (while in place), and then inserted a 1/16" piece of brass rod. You could use the same push rods to lift the paddler's arms. This canoe paddlers whirligig gives a lot of good action, and seems to last forever; I've had great luck with mine. Thanks for stopping by. Warm greetings from Wishram.

[@fbprescher]

Todd what are you using for your drive train, and where do you get your supplies.

[@ToddAndrewCole]

Hi Frank! I'm using 3/16" galvanized steel rod I purchase at Home Depot or Ace Hardware for my crankshafts. I use 1/8" copper-coated welding rod for my linkages, which I purchase from our local welding suppy store, Airgas. Thanks for stopping by. Let me know if I can assit you in any way. Warm greetings from Wishram.