Knotched Dowel and Prop Woodworking Plan -part of a 17 pattern package

Boy scouts and other outdoor folks have made this curious device for many decades. They rubbed a stick over a larger notched stick to spin a twig nailed in the front. Ours uses dowels and a propeller. But what many do not know is while the notches are rubbed, the propeller can spin either direction without detection. Bystanders can ask yes questions (clockwise) or no questions (counterclockwise) for an answer and not know how the propeller knows. The secret technique comes with the plan.

Finished Dimensions:
Length: 14.25 inches (36.2 cm)

Published Date: 2013

Plan Language: English, all measurements are in inches.

This plan is part of a 17 plan set called Vintage European Woodworking Plans - Collection 2. You are purchasing all 17 plans for 22.95 when you add this product to your shopping cart. Collection 2 contains: Ramp-o-saurs, the Paratrooper, Tumble Bug and Bus, Chicken Feeds, Pedaling Circus Bears, Wood Cam Machine, Tumbling Discs, Notched Dowel and Propeller, Balancing Eagle on a Tower, Wooden Noise Maker, Bird on a Pole, Balancing Clown and Elephant, Tumbling Clown, Spiral Top, Jumping Clowns, Spaceship with bomb and finally, Rowing Home balance toy.

Download the informational booklet regarding this Collection #2 04-FS-160-booklet