Making Bee Whirligigs For The Garden

[@donaldhall7576]

how to say your a machinist with saying your a machinist love it

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Thanks. Really just an apprentice learning on the job. Thanks for watching.

[@donaldhall7576]

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 really enjoyed the video

[@richardgurbin7059]

What keeps them oriented properly with respect to the wind? Love your shop! My parents had a tool and die shop and it brings back good memories.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

So far the wind. They spin on the shaft and seem to like side winds. Thanks for watching.

[@olechuga2]

Sir, you have a lot of "extra' material laying around. You also have impressive pieces of equipment too! An excellent job(s), all-around.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Thanks for watching my video.

[@helenfreeman7125]

These are absolutely superb. The time and effort you have put into these lovely bees, is brilliant and what a lovely end product. Thank you for sharing.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

They are a great addition to the garden. Thanks for watching.

[@geobrown9413]

Going to make some of these. I really like your collection hood at 5:03......never thought of doing that. Thanks, off to look at your other vids too.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Don't use plywood. There's an update video about delamination and remaking them from the plastic PVC wood that has stood up well. Thanks for watching.

[@geobrown9413]

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 Thanks. I found that video, which has an outline of the body, which is good. May just use 18 Ga. steel for the body as I have in the past. I like that plastic wood too.

[@bobdaly-rl9xd]

great job enjoyed video.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Thanks. I wound up remaking the bodies from plastic wood a couple years later in another video. We love them in the garden. Thanks for watching.

[@Nomadahtous]

amazing workshop and tool collection for every task...I get lost in your projects...wow, to have everything right at hand is amazing....amazing what new tech can do

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

New technology is great when it works right. Thanks for watching.

[@SalihArtAndTech]

Awesome, great work 👍

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Thanks. I wound up replacing the plywood bodies with PVC lumber because the plywood delaminated. Use PVC if you make any

[@TheReslers]

Those are adorable! I have no idea what most of those machines are or how they work but for some reason it's very relaxing to watch the whole thing come together. Kind of like that show "How it's Made"

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Thank you. I try to show how I make the item, but the finished item could be made in many different ways with different materials and tools. Thank you for taking the time to watch my videos and comment on them.

[@patrickallen4120]

I need a router like yours!😄

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Build one, it's easy. Thanks for watching.

[@shaunwhiteley3544]

Excellent, thanks for sharing. Cheers

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Just be sure to use marine grade plywood if you make any. I am having trouble with the low cost stuff de-laminating in the weather. Thanks for watching.

[@gwheyduke]

Those are Great ! Like the metal wings. I have an old South Bend lathe too.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

I wound up adding bigger clear plastic wings to get them spinning faster. The plywood is also delaminating after 2 years outdoors. Going to make new bodies from the pvc lumber To make them survive longer. Thanks for watching.

[@gwheyduke]

I've made a lot of whirligigs, usually try to avoid plywood of any type. You do nice work.

[@kennybo-iy2ed]

well done very nice job and well explained thanks

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Thank you for watching my video.

[@ballsflying]

Nice work. Nice tools. Keep it up.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

It was a fun little job. Thanks for watching.

[@thomascanfield8571]

Ten thousand dollars in equipment to make $10 whirlygigs. Just kidding I'm very impressed and a little jealous.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

You can't put a price on fun. Thanks for watching.

[@paulsargent6688]

Once again, nice work.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Thanks Paul.

[@kenanderson2002]

I'm just now finding your videos: what kind of garden do you have? You do excellent work! My mother would love to have a couple of these bees for her yard. Looks like I have a project! Thank you for a great inspiring video!

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Be sure to use a good grade exterior plywood because I had problems with delamination. I also made the wings slightly larger. This video shows the garden and problems with delamination. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qF7Cp6GAfcl-q7c .I am trying to find some plastic wood to remake the bodies someday. Thanks for watching.

[@JoesWife1000]

Wow, that's totally cool!! I want one! Would you ever make them to sell?

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Thanks. I am not set up to be able to sell anything. Thanks for watching.

[@appu5545]

That's cool..can we make it with cardboard as school project?

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

That would be a fun project. Thanks for watching.

[@reginaldian]

not your average DIY hobby effort

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Just an idea that can be adapted to the equipment you use. Thanks for watching.

[@freewoodencrosses]

so you use a shaft that turns and this way both wings turn in the same direction and it seems you offset the wings for balance.. Many duck whirligigs have one wing going clockwise and the other going counter clockwise. I like your method better. Thanks for showing that.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

I live in an area that is quite windy and the ones with the light wings spinning opposite directions self destruct quickly, so I decided to make smaller wings that are connected with good bushings. It takes about a 15 mph wind to get them spinning so I am looking at making some slightly larger plastic overlays in the future . The good thing is they do not spin wildly out of control in high winds. Thanks for watching.

[@caravan996]

who in the hell is going to buy all that equipment to build a whirlligig

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Many already have it so why not use it. Thanks for watching.

[@jimlapinskas6136]

A little over 12k $ investment and you too can make 5$ whirligigs

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Sure can and you can also make anything else you can dream up. You can make them with a $10 harbor freight jigsaw if you don't have anything else. Just sharing ideas. Thanks for watching.

[@fernandovalente3457]

Tell me how much it.is cust and delivery to Portugal

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

You have to make your own. Thanks for watching.

[@fernandovalente3457]

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 Thanks good jub

[@fernandovalente3457]

good job

[@cesarflores8561]

Where did you buy your cnc router ? How much did you paid? I would like to get one.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

I designed and built it from surplus parts that I had so it didn't cost much. If you buy one it would probably cost between $4,000.00 and $7,000.00 with software. Thanks for watching.

[@domenicadamo753]

Do you really need a cnc machine to cut out a little bumblebee ????????

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

No, a 2 dollar coping saw would work. Welcome new technology into your life if you get the chance. Thanks for watching.

[@patrickallen4120]

I can make that with some pliers and a jig saw!

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

They are all you really need.

[@angiebagby75ify]

Wow. You shld sell these!

[@oldrudedog]

Use your hands instead of a CNC and then it would be craftsmsnship.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Work smarter not harder. Thanks for watching.

[@captaing5166]

Very nice indeed, but are you sure you have enough equipment in your shed? lol.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

My wife thinks I have enough, but I could use a few more items. Thanks for watching.

[@tobedetermined4180]

Never mind, all i have is a screwdriver 😩

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

My first tool was a pair of vise grips. Thanks for watching.

[@joecarter2742]

How many people watching have all that special equipment...??? LOL

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

I think many do, but the idea can be used to make the items with a few hand tools also. It will take a little longer, but can be done. Something like this would also be a good project for a 3d printer. Thanks for watching

[@patrickallen4120]

He doesn't have many tools or effort and time I guess! Poor guy!

[@hymlog]

...Wayyyy too Many Moving parts for Such a Simple Project ....

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Still working good. Do things right or don't bother doing them is my guide. I have a laser cut one now in another video. Thanks for watching.

[@hymlog]

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 ....Good..you win a Cookie!

[@domenicadamo753]

They are very nice !!! Unfortunately I, ĺike about 99% of the viewers on you tube have a drill and a jigsaw , and I managed to make a couple that look and work just fine !!! So to those who watch this and are disheartenedabout all your impressive equipment , you can do it !!! Just need some talent , imagination , and a few basic pieces of equipment!!!! With your workshop....you should be building spaceships for Elon Musk.....not funny little garden wirligigs !!!!!!

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

That's how I used to make things like this. Power tools just expand your capabilities as you become more advanced in the hobby. Thanks for watching.

[@DF-up1ml]

Do you sell your bee's?

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

Sorry I can't sell anything, just sharing ideas. Thanks for watching.

[@geobrown9413]

@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 Maybe you could show a rough dimensioned pattern for that body and wings....please?

[@al9094]

If I had 100.000. To spend on all that equipment. I would make the wildest things. With movements that Will blow your mind . but I don't so I'll just watch a different video. That I have tools for .what a waist of tools.

[@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023]

It costs very little when you build your own tools. People have used the idea to make them with the tools they have, it just takes a open mind. You may want to find videos that suit you better.

[@Tommy-gj9kn]

Nice shop!!!!😁👍🇺🇸💥

[@Tommy-gj9kn]

Could u email me pattern of wings and body?😁