Whirligig money saving tip, what to use for a propeller axle. Quick and Easy DiY.

[@MadelineStkitts]

I appreciate your advice teacher. A big hug from Puerto Rico

[@gwheyduke]

Thanks for your kind comments. Muchas gracias!

[@GaryMurphree-s2f]

I’ve found that the 1/8 copper supply line for ice makers fits the # 16 nail and 3/16 or # 10 screw very well.

[@gwheyduke]

Great idea !👌

[@michaelgreethurst3785]

Love your injunity, great,easy, and inexpensive. Great ideas😊

[@gwheyduke]

Thanks for the comments.

[@robd7703]

I have been taking apart cheap plastic pens and using it for bushings. Works well and the plastic is slippery.

[@gwheyduke]

That's a great idea! 👍

[@aerostaraircraftsanctuary604]

Good information, thanks for sharing. 👌

[@joe2364]

Thank you. I have learned a lot from you

[@gwheyduke]

Thanks for the kind comment

[@snailshoe1]

Would rusting or corrosion of the brass from touching the steel be an issue?

[@gwheyduke]

I have not had a problem with corrosion other than the nails themselves rusting while out in the elements over time. It's usually minor, and I touch them with a dab of grease or Vaseline from time to time.

[@steveblack1753]

Thanks for the info 🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@gwheyduke]

You are most welcome!

[@anilshirsat4406]

Thanks 👍

[@gwheyduke]

Welcome 👍

[@LisaCrane-m1d]

I learned a lot! Thank you

[@gwheyduke]

Thanks for the kind words, glad you found it helpful.

[@robertcornelius3514]

The problem I find using nails is that over time they will bend in the wind.

[@gwheyduke]

In all my experience I've never had a nail, the size that I use (6 penny) bend in the wind. Although I suppose that if you had a rather large propeller and a small nail it could conceivably happen.

[@ronnyrice697]

Yes sir ,but we always have called them 16 penny.

[@ronnyrice697]

That’s a good tip thanks

[@gwheyduke]

Your are most welcome.

[@knov999]

👍🦈🦈

[@100bfriend]

Wouldn't a plastic straw work for that bushing

[@gwheyduke]

You could use that in a pinch, but the opening would be pretty big.

[@billrichardson2256]

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