Easy-To-Make Whirligigs

by Anders S. Lunde

Book Overview

Welcome to the wonderful world of whirligigs Whirligigs are small, wind-driven toylike objects -- often called "wind toys" -- that whirl and twirl on a pivot. Who made the first whirligig? Nobody knows -- their origins are lost in the distant past. Some people think they may have come to Europe with the windmill, which was introduced from the East in the twelfth century. We do known that American crafters were making whirligigs as early...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486289656
• ISBN13: 9780486289656
• Release Date: March 1996
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

The Ultimate Whirligig Book

This is by far the most informative book on whirligig that I've came across. Fundamentals on mechanics and designs of whirligig at beginning of the book is a must read for anyone who is new to making whirligigs. I also like the variety of the designs included in the book with layouts and modification suggestions. Overall, great book! We really enjoyed making these and giving them out as gifts (and also selling a few to supplement our project fund!).

a nice book if you're into whirligigs.

The book has pictures and diagrams and suggestions. I got it to get someone interested in and fascinated by whirligigs. It hasn't yet ignited him, but we'll see.

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This was bought as a birthday gift for my son-in-law who wants to build whirligigs. He seems quite pleased with the instruction book.

Fabulous Book!

Anders S. Lunde is the man who resurrected the whirligig from the ashheap of historical American culture. In the 1970's, Lunde first investigated old whirligigs in New England, researched in the Library of Congress, and just plain hit the woodworking bench to figure out what makes a good whirligig work. Others have tried to copy him, but his whirligigs spin and turn and twist with a freedom and naturalness few can match. His political whirligig creations are snapped up immediately these days, because at 86 years old, there is no telling when he will stop. Simple, straightforward, and detailed, these designs and instructions will put you in the drivers seat for making any design you desire. It is the creative side of these wind machines that intrigues Lunde a lot. His other books continue his approach and offer many other interesting designs. Buy them all!