Making the Whac-A-Woodworker Whirligig

[@peterbrownwastaken]

The paint job was one of my favorite parts of this project. It just feels like a cool carnival game! Well done.

[@SteveCarmichael]

Peter Brown Yeah, me too. The stenciling was fun.

[@mcremona]

Awesome work Steve. This is actually a lot less complicated than I thought it would be. Thanks for showing it!

[@SteveCarmichael]

Matthew Cremona Yes, it's just 5 simple whirligigs in one.

[@amayan22]

As a drummer and a woodworker i have to say, what a brilliant use of a cymbal! love your channel!! cheers!

[@SteveCarmichael]

amayan22 Thanks! They come in handy a lot, and they sound good.

[@NickFerry]

Very cool to see the build Steve!

[@SteveCarmichael]

Nick Ferry Thanks Nick!

[@DerekMorrelli]

Great video! You look so happy while you're making it, which is a perfect example of why I enjoy watching your videos so much.

[@SteveCarmichael]

Derek Morrelli Thanks, yes, I had fun making this plus I'm usually just happy to be in the shop in general.

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

You always do a great job with your videos, a lot of info in under 5 minutes. Thanks for making and sharing.

[@SteveCarmichael]

Robb's Homemade Life Thank you sir!

[@tamaselkan8902]

Great ideas Steve, I really liked how you cut the slots for the propeller! And the paint job was also very neat.

[@SteveCarmichael]

Tamás Elkán Thank you!

[@VarnishSpar]

Awesome project Steve, you have a great imagination.

[@AndreaArzensek]

Very nice, creative and charming project Steve! Thanks for sharing!

[@SteveCarmichael]

Andrea Arzensek Thanks Andrea! Looking forward to your next video.

[@AndreaArzensek]

Thank you Steve, I hope it will be ready for this week :)

[@SterlingsWoodcrafts]

You make it look so easy , thanks for sharing

[@SteveCarmichael]

***** Thanks man!

[@TheShavingWoodWorkshop]

Very cool build video Steve, thanks for sharing.

[@SteveCarmichael]

ShavingWood Thanks Tommy!

[@SteveFrenchWoodNStuff]

Well done. I really like the color scheme too.

[@SteveCarmichael]

Steve French Thanks Steve! Yeah, it was fun to use bright colors for a change.

[@McGinnsWoodShop]

Thanks Steve! That was much easier than I pictured! Gave me some insight to make my Whirligigs run better! For instance, those collars on the fans must really stabilize things greatly! I had a problem with mine flopping so the wind has to be quite strong to run!

[@SteveCarmichael]

McGinn's WoodShop Yes, the collars were from a thick plastic straw. They help keep the axle in place.

[@TedAlexander24]

You are such an entertainer. And quite the builder as well.

[@SteveCarmichael]

Ted Alexander Thanks Ted!

[@Trees2Pens]

Thanks for the build info...You make very cool stuff.

[@SteveCarmichael]

Trees2Pens Thank you!

[@CysCorner]

Lots of info in this fun to watch vid! Awesome!

[@SteveCarmichael]

Cy's Corner Thanks!

[@andyanderson3898]

Brill little project and I Iike how you don't need to do any complicated woodworking! Andy Anderson

[@SteveCarmichael]

Andy Anderson Thanks Andy! Whirligigs are fun and free-form. I used a ruler only a couple of times.

[@n8guy]

Cool, thanks for showing this!

[@SteveCarmichael]

n8guy Thanks!

[@theds2003]

love your uploads

[@SteveCarmichael]

theds2003 Thank you!

[@Timbrots]

Great job Steve, where did you get that Zildjan radius gauge? I havent seen one at my tool shop. Love your videos.

[@SteveCarmichael]

Tim Shirley Thanks Tim! I think I got it off ebay. It was kind of expensive for what it does. lol

[@massoudmakes]

Nice work, Thanks .

[@SteveCarmichael]

massoud147 Thank you!

[@adamquincey4371]

Excellent...!

[@SteveCarmichael]

Adam Quincey Thanks Adam!

[@micahhowell4432]

That's awesome!

[@SteveCarmichael]

Micah Howell Thanks Micah!

[@xanokothe]

Great projects Steve, you got a sub. One question, have you made any arcade machine?

[@SteveCarmichael]

Xano Trevisan Kothe Thank you very much for subscribing! I have not made an arcade machine, but that sounds like fun. Check out a channel called TESTED. They posted a video about making one recently..this is part 2 - Building a Custom Arcade Cabinet, Part 2

[@xanokothe]

Steve Carmichael Hi Steve, I'm already checking out them. I thought "I Like To Make Stuff" would make a video about his arcade machine, but apparently he will not. His project looks way better then Tested.

[@BackyardWoodworking]

Nice I'm gone to build Whac A Carmichael next year LOL

[@SteveCarmichael]

Backyard Woodworking Awesome! LOL

[@donvjgr]

LOL Steve, You have this "Mad scientist" look about you as you assemble this... thing! LOL.

[@donvjgr]

Oh yeah... and nice touch using the 18" Zildjan ride cymbal as a radius gauge... sweet.

[@SteveCarmichael]

Don Vander Jagt I felt like a mad scientist. The more I worked on it the more excited I got as the idea in my head started becoming a reality. I used the cymbals all the time for circles.

[@timherrmann7066]

Hey! You're in a WOOD Magazine ad...

[@SteveCarmichael]

Tim Herrmann Yes, I heard my drumstick pens are in WOOD. I need to go buy a copy.

[@PeteBeardsley]

My head hurts. But then I expect Norm's, Laney's and Steve's do too!

[@SteveCarmichael]

Pete Beardsley LOL, that's what Steve said. he he

[@symonf1966]

I laughed when I saw the cymbal. I expect there's a roll of gaffer tape nearby.

[@SteveCarmichael]

Symon Fobbester LOL, they are great for perfect size circles. Yes there is actually and lots of broken drumsticks.