Secret DiY method of Making Whirligig Bird Wing Hubs - Part 2

[@Apollo-p1l]

That jig is cool. An upgrade would be a hinged board the same size that covers the entire thing and holds the pieces down, no more clamps needed.

[@gwheyduke]

Yes that's a good idea, will have to try it soon.

[@marvindoxey8523]

Love your videos you've helped me greatly. Like making whirligig. Your a talented man

[@gwheyduke]

Thank you for the kind comments. Best of luck with your whirligigs.

[@michaelmarchione3408]

That is one cool idea! I've enjoyed your latest videos! Glad to see cyou back in the shop. I always enjoy watching you make whirligigs! Take care!!!

[@gwheyduke]

Cool, thanks!

[@sosteve9113]

Good thinking ,must be shorten time dramatically

[@jimmarkhamii7167]

Can you do a video on making this jig

[@gwheyduke]

That is a great idea and as time permits, I plan to build a hub cutting jig on camera. Still trying to improve the design.

[@JamieDovell]

Would you have any instructions on how to make a horizontal hub and wings?

[@gwheyduke]

Not sure what you mean by horizontal hub? You might want to look at Part 1 of this video on making the hubs.

[@georgeheyduke2060]

Awesome design, good for making excellent hubs. Thanks for posting bro' 🙂

[@gwheyduke]

Thanks!!

[@bradbrown2168]

A double blade?

[@gwheyduke]

Yes two blades on each hub.

[@richardmccann4815]

The jig appears to make two different angles, at the first station , and thenecr to last station, counting from the operator's position. Is that correct?

[@gwheyduke]

Yes, that correct. With 6 cutting stations, the result is 3 hubs for each opposite spinning direction. The angled cross boards are simply supports for the hub blanks. You could install more with a longer sled. With a little modification this method would also work for round hubs.

[@AnYaDang]

game changer - thanks

[@gwheyduke]

Thanks for your kind comment.

[@golfaddict5276]

You should file the last pocket for cutting curf so it's not so hard on your hand! LOL Great idea, I'm going to copy most of it.

[@gwheyduke]

Thanks for the tip! I am working on some improvements to this set up.

[@PatrickMcNealPuppets-n-Things]

I was thinking a 1x2 with a hinge would be a great clamp. Mount the hinge on the far fence (it will need to be the same height as the near fence for this to work). The 1x2 will be clamped on the near fence and it will hold all the hubs down at the same time.

[@gwheyduke]

@@PatrickMcNealPuppets-n-Things An excellent idea. I will probably incorporate into my up-graded version of the jig.

[@PatrickMcNealPuppets-n-Things]

What kind blade do you have mounted to get a 3/16" slot?

[@gwheyduke]

That's an excellent question. On my old Sears 7 -1/4" saw I use a wobble type dado blade set at it's thinnest cut. Since the blade arbor on this saw is too short to mount any dado blade, I'm using two 7-1/4", 40 tooth finishing blades ("Admiral" from Harbor Freight) spaced with two pieces card stock & sheet rubber in between.

[@PatrickMcNealPuppets-n-Things]

@@gwheyduke I just happen to have that wobble blade and the Craftsman table saw it fits on. I will do some experimenting. Thanks!

[@gwheyduke]

@@PatrickMcNealPuppets-n-Things It works pretty good. Best of luck.

[@memothescienceguy6879]

All very informative, you just need to practice a bunch (before going in front of the camera) so you get a smooth running video that is clear and precise. Thanks.

[@gwheyduke]

Thanks for the tips!

[@dutchwhirligigmaker]

That's a pretty handy tool! to make them one by one is indeed a lot of work, with this tool it goes a lot faster. thanks for sharing the video. What kind of saw blade do you use in the table saw? kind regards from Holland

[@gwheyduke]

I'm using two 7-1/4" diameter 40 tooth blades from harbor freight tools

[@talktech1]

Do you sell your hubs anywhere?

[@donbechtel5349]

Is there a pattern for your sled?

[@gwheyduke]

I never made any plans for this, just developed it as I went along. It basically 6 miter gages lined up with the blade.

[@donbechtel5349]

K thanks. I really like your videos you have a great personality. Thanks again.

[@gwheyduke]

@@donbechtel5349 Thanks for the kind comment!

[@willchoate7072]

I get the feeling you worked in aviation?

[@gwheyduke]

You have excellent intuition

[@willchoate7072]

@@gwheyduke I flew Huey H models and Blackhawk A models in the army. Then DOD-DAC Air Traffic Controller until I retired in November 2013

[@aerostaraircraftsanctuary604]

@@willchoate7072 we have probably spoken in an official capacity over in the not too distant past.

[@harrykuheim6107]

Making the Hubs is the most trouble

[@gwheyduke]

Very true, thanks for the comment.