We've been having some wind gusts today and I've been observing the action. I just shot a video and will post it on my other channel tomorrow. It seems to work okay, except that it pivots a lot trying to find the wind direction. I think some sort of fin on the back might help stabilize it. But the gusts today are all different directions, so I'll have to keep observing.
@SteveRamsey12 жыл бұрын
Yes. I think 1/4" ply would work fine too.
@sonjai73792 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your suggestion! We made our own design last summer and finally got them on the fence this spring!! The kids are so proud of their work. Thank you!!!
@charlescarter61758 жыл бұрын
This whirligig is awesome, I remember Roy Underhill making a similar one when I was a child. Its probably the single most important moment that got me interested in woodworking
@CarlJacobson12 жыл бұрын
Great video Steve, looks like a fun project
@ErikAnderson110 жыл бұрын
Great video Steve love the man working on making firewood for the winter.
@tlojewelrylove2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! ❤️ I wish I had a workshop with lots of power tools because I'd love to make one of those. Thanks for letting this video stay up all these years so I could find it. Good job! 👍
@drumbumifyer12 жыл бұрын
in my opinion, YOUR BEST PROJECT YET!!! THIS IS AWESOME!!!
@ecrusch12 жыл бұрын
This'll e a fun project! My grandson will love it. Thanks Steve!
@eelcogg10 жыл бұрын
Making a whirligig is the best way to make sure there will be absolutely no wind for a week or so. Every freaking time.
@eelcogg9 жыл бұрын
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@motooilermotooiler95974 жыл бұрын
I second that :D :D :D Waiting for both rain and wind :D
@usernamemykel3 жыл бұрын
Making a kite or model airplane has the same problems.
@thetwogardens60483 жыл бұрын
hahahahahahah So True !
@Guidowood12 жыл бұрын
Steven thanks for your amazing contribuitions, you are a special guy
@licketysplitlife5 жыл бұрын
I love it!!! Thank you for sharing your video. I believe this would be a great beginner project.
@SteveRamsey12 жыл бұрын
Lacquer. I use it for just about everything!
@Tuftofwool12 жыл бұрын
I started making these with my year 8 wood working students about five weeks ago... loving it :)
@heli40012 жыл бұрын
I just realized why I like your videos so much!.... You show your mistakes that you've made during the process of building the project you've set out to make..... As a "mere mortal" it is great to learn from the mistakes one has made, but even better to learn from those before you! (ie - 3:25 you place the rod in the disc to find out you should have drilled the offset hole AFTER bending the rod)
@c.a.m.62767 жыл бұрын
Steve, great work. Congratulations!!! I am a whirligig lover too and I have done so many different ones down here in my country
@BlueTolerated12 жыл бұрын
Love the wood, love the jazz ... I love this channel !
@vincearcuri797612 жыл бұрын
Great video Steve. Thanks for exposing us to the world of Whirligig's. They look like great fun little projects that could be made mostly from scraps (read miscuts). I'm always looking for a way to make use of (read conceal) my stock pile.
@SteveRamsey12 жыл бұрын
It can be any size you like. If the notch for the turning part were deeper, the man would have more chopping action.
@FitzgeraldFiles12 жыл бұрын
This just opens my mind for other similar projects, Thanks. By the way, the grand prize winner was my choice too. You should have more games like the Kreg contest, it’s was lots of fun.
@NJEsperantist12 жыл бұрын
Glad you tried a whirligig, Steve. Looks good.
@vinceb93103 жыл бұрын
I know this was made a long time ago, but it's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks Steve
@KadidaMia10 жыл бұрын
This is going to be super fun-Thanks!
@oscartravis57402 жыл бұрын
Sweet job and great inspiration, thanks!
@DW351C10 жыл бұрын
i printed the file. and cut it out,looks great.cant wait to put it together.thanks for posting.
@jrip19530011 жыл бұрын
Agree, great explanation and whirligig. Thanks for the PDF.
@jwh3311 жыл бұрын
Your wood cutter got me fired up & had to try my hand. I used your tmplt. for the man & kinda winged it from there. I posted a video on my channel Thanks Steve!
@aoifeone10 жыл бұрын
Well for you that lives in California, the plywood wouldn't last very long here in Ireland. Going to build mine from solid wood, love all the videos.
@SteveRamsey12 жыл бұрын
I used plywood, but I think anything should work. My thought is that the blades should be thin (I used 1/8" ply) but I have nothing to support that theory.
@ItAintMeBabe993 жыл бұрын
Still a great video. Thanks for making it and sharing it !
@bigdec111 жыл бұрын
really enjoyed it i need to spend more time in my workshop instead of on my computer.keep up the good work.
@wilhelml12 жыл бұрын
Sweet work Steve!
@kylerunyan59505 жыл бұрын
AWESOME video! I am SOOOOO going to have to make one of these!!!!!!!
@srobart12 жыл бұрын
Very clever, Steve! I bet someone could make a decent amount of $ making these types of things and selling them for a profit at farmers' markets, craft fairs and other community events (especially in small towns, people love stuff like this). Thanks for making a video like this, I really enjoyed it. It's really amazing to see what you can make with basic materials that most people have lying around the house. I'd love to see more like it!
@tlap61210 жыл бұрын
I love it. I need to make one of these!
@brad86659 жыл бұрын
If you had a torch you could bend that steel like a straw. Great project!
@melaniodejesusmonsalvemons15714 жыл бұрын
I like very much woodworking. I make it in this quarentene. Thanks Mr Steve
@Supersup.campos4 жыл бұрын
I loved that video. All my respect from Brazil.
@LifeinTwinFalls12 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to try this! Thanks!
@rhondamaddox65908 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve enjoyed your video! Think I will make one!
@henniedutoit84364 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve from Polokwane in Limpopo province South Africa this is the best will definitely make it during lock down
@petervanrensburg41713 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing Steve
@mar50412 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see it in 60mph winds! Crazy wood chopping action!
@MrGoosePit12 жыл бұрын
The first 'gigs I made were out of plywood. I left them outside all year. Sadly, the plywood delaminated and ruined my work. Your whirligig turned out really nice, just remember to bring it inside when it rains. As always, love your videos!
@521farmer11 ай бұрын
Thanks Steve for sharing your project with us keep them coming ya this ya make it look easy so signed up for the adventure in these this looks cool man l m on a farm wood be nice to have a few around great ideas for these thks again for sharing Paul later keep ya posted
@Phoenixthemodder12 жыл бұрын
Man you are really smart! I need to make one of those!
@frankorona112 жыл бұрын
Very well done, thanks for sharing
@buskingkarma25032 жыл бұрын
As a kid growing up in Britain in the 70s/early 80s,I remember my dad and grandad would make and have a few these in their gardens, I remember being fascinated by the way they moved and worked. Yesterday I was thinking about it,and how you don't see 👀many in folks gardens these days😟 so I looked it up and here I am! And,,in honour of my dad and grandad,I will be making one ☝lol also I have a little extra time on my hands, so it will be something to do!👀😎👍
@paigefive8 жыл бұрын
Cool video great tips keep up the good work !!!!!!
@jeff123humph3 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, Just as a point of interest the plastic insert in the under side of the body, to make it easier i found if you buy 3/16" pop rivets they are heavy duty rivets. One end is a nail the other end is your pivot post just the job for this. PS thanks for the PDF i have just made one of these and it helps a lot to get a helping hand like this to start us off, thanks .
@captaing51667 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve, I'll have a go at this.
@bigdec15 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video.
@CristianoFaleiro110 жыл бұрын
Verry good!!! congratulations
@saintjohnny18 жыл бұрын
That is so cool, thanks!!
@SamaroGitano12 жыл бұрын
wow, really nice proyect, I think I will be making some over here in mi house
@DanielThomasChannel9 жыл бұрын
That is so cool!
@RockinGuy199412 жыл бұрын
Cool project!
@thetwogardens60483 жыл бұрын
Gonna give this a go . Thanks for the vid !
@BackyardWoodworking12 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve, You can use brass rod. It bends easy and doesn't rust. Good going!
@Bennetts7412 жыл бұрын
Steve that's great I am decently going to make one of those it looks great fun. I just made a pine serving tray you got any tips you could share to give it a good finish
@zeudafunceca95262 жыл бұрын
Muito lindo vou tentar fazer
@dineshkumarthakur58933 жыл бұрын
Good explanation to make whirligig, Thanks
@spilperson12 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I guess when I was googling around I was looking for some kind of "low tack" double sided tape, but no such luck so far. I will try the duct tape. I will be in Houston this week and wad going by the Rockler store, I thought I might see what they have, and how expensive it is! They tend to be proud of their stuff, but sometimes have good store sales.
@HardCore_y2 жыл бұрын
I noticed the Sierra Nevada Pale Ale box. My all time favorite beer!
@SalihArtAndTech2 жыл бұрын
Very Nice, I love this 👌
@robertotiraboschi196010 күн бұрын
Excelente..te felicito..simple y muy bueno...lo voy a hacer 👍
@franciscofranco2411 жыл бұрын
Dear Steve Ramsey, Seeing your video I made a model of this. My grandson liked it very much and he named it "Axeman". Instead of the U shape I made a small wheel and fitted a small screw away from the centre. It works even in a small breeze.I have posted it in my you tube channel. Thank you.
@richardscanlon70232 жыл бұрын
I know it's 8 years later but I just wanted to say that is a great idea! No wire needed to purchase or bend. I'm so glad I watched your video!
@johndeakin46533 жыл бұрын
Just look at your video it's so good am going to make one
@Cidiots12 жыл бұрын
Nice! i might make one!
@saintjohnny18 жыл бұрын
Very cool thanks!
@hilariosousa4728 Жыл бұрын
Está demais,vou ver se consigo;tenho a certeza que sim.
@MrRonaldck6612 жыл бұрын
hi steve great job
@conorcomerford94999 жыл бұрын
very helpfull thanks
@budclark92359 жыл бұрын
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@TT976200412 жыл бұрын
cool man,great vid
@hanankamel8 жыл бұрын
i love it , thank u
@ruytarouco-oseucanaldobem8 жыл бұрын
wonderful work....tanks...
@SteveRamsey12 жыл бұрын
Chuck Norris doesn't need an ax to chop wood.
@joancrumpler75795 жыл бұрын
Your funny,
@cquiles3869 жыл бұрын
If you take your blow torch to the metal it'll make it a lot easier to get in some nice tight bends on the steel rod. I had the same issue when I was making a stable work base out of a steel rose stem of the rose I was making before and heating it made the job much easier.
@5881586 жыл бұрын
outstanding!
@narubi00712 жыл бұрын
that's really awesome!! :-)
@improvisandoquasetudorodri63428 жыл бұрын
parabéns muinto bonito
@MrTinman62410 жыл бұрын
Cracking video and whirligig
@alexyoungcarpenter42082 жыл бұрын
great job
@franciscofranco2411 жыл бұрын
Good work
@PU2WED2 жыл бұрын
Parabéns muito legal like merecido e mais um inscrito no canal
@Ricko112210 жыл бұрын
Hey steve nice video any dimensions on the base or wire bending desprate to make one.
@tlcbear212 жыл бұрын
sure like your videos keep em coming
@ThE1pImP2312 жыл бұрын
AWESOME!!
@aerospot26 жыл бұрын
Looks like 'music wire'. I've used it making landing gear for my RC aircraft. Hard stuff!
@neverancha12 жыл бұрын
muy bueno!!!
@S384412 жыл бұрын
I built a small box for shop class at school. It is really nice and I wanted to put a nice finish on it. I didn't think of lacquer at the time, so I used plain vegetable oil to bring out the grain. Is it a bad idea to add a lacquer on top? I was told that staining it now would be not such a good idea.
@usernamemykel3 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@wetypants11 жыл бұрын
Hello Steve, I was looking into getting into woodworking but dont have any tools yet, any recommendations on starter tools? P.S: I don't have a big space for a workshop.
@jumpleadsx212 жыл бұрын
Steve, you correctly point out that you're lucky to have a table saw. I think you should poll your subscribers to find out what tools they have and don't have. I have some tables and bookshelves to build and my powertool inventory is limited. My wishlist - a table saw, jointer, thickness planer, bandsaw, router and biscuit joiinter.. Mere mortals never have the right tools and are constantly trying to solve problems with workarounds.
@alexanderaquino66255 жыл бұрын
Muito lindo seu trabalho mais como e compensado se pegar chuva pode danificalo
@assisjaimedeoliveira5042 Жыл бұрын
Great!
@charlessurprenant15999 жыл бұрын
Steve get video! Just got a scroll saw for Christmas. When I download the cut list I just get the man and the fan blades? Is the rest of the project out there for download?
@cris40732 жыл бұрын
grazie per il video gracias por el video thans for the video
@tonyprice57265 жыл бұрын
Please would you tell me what sort / size wire you used to tie his arm to the crank it looked so easy to bend I never know how strong it has to be thank you