This woodworkers list of woodworking plans and projects features a collection of whirligigs (also spelled whirlygigs) and other wind mobiles suitable for outdoors/garden use for your home, cabin or farm, in different designs that any beginner can build.
This whirligig can animate and give colour to your yard. Made easily from wood pieces that are 3/4 inch thick. Its body is 7-1/4 x 16 inches. This woodworking design includes instructions, exploded view diagrams, and full-size drawings for the projects.
This Mallard whirligig will liven up any yard with colour and motion. Simple to construct from 3/4-inch thick wood. The body is 17-1/4 inches long. This woodworking design includes instructions, exploded view diagrams, and full-size drawings for the projects.
With this wind-powered whirligig, your yard will be filled with colour and motion. Making this project out of 3/4-inch lumber is simple. You can either paint the item exactly as it is depicted or you can alter the colours to reflect your preferred raptor. Full-size images, exploded view diagrams, lumber layouts, and step-by-step directions are all included in this woodworking plan.
These elegant mobiles continue to flap their wings multiple times in a leisurely, delicate motion as you pull the cord. They were sliced out of 1/4-inch plywood. Length is 20 1/2 inches. Other mobiles sold separately. This woodworking plan includes instructions, exploded view diagrams, and full-size drawings to help you build the project.
An excellent project for 4H, Scouts, Girl Guides, and other youth organisations. With this vibrant red cardinal whirligig, you can brighten up your garden or yard. Simple and quick job to complete. They can make one themselves if you demonstrate how to use your drill and scroll saw. The body only has to be a scrap of wood that is 3/4 inch thick. This woodworking design includes instructions, exploded view diagrams, and full-size drawings for the projects.
You almost anticipate the helicopter mailbox top project to take off and begin manoeuvres since it is so lifelike. If you construct it to move like a whirligig, the rotor blades will pivot and turn with ease. This woodworking design includes instructions, exploded view diagrams, and full-size drawings for the projects.
With the help of this whirligig aeroplane, which was inspired by a WWII medium bomber, you can add colour and motion to your yard. Special nylon bushings are used in this project; they never require oil and enable the propellers to spin in the tiniest breeze.
This whirligig of the portly pink pork variety proves anything is possible - pigs can fly! All patterns drawn FULL SIZE. Measures approximately 15 inches long.
Some people like to call them mosquito birds in their region. Well, now you can imagine this monumental winged creature in your garden! All patterns are drawn in full size. The length of the project is about 15 inches.
This plan provides all of the instructions to make two sizes of a Speedboat whirlygig PLUS your own whirligig propellers. Make use of your scrap wood pieces with this yard art project. Simply print, trace, cut and paint. Beginner skill level.
Pull the string and these graceful mobiles continue to flap their wings several times in a slow, graceful motion. Cut them from 1/4 inch plywood. Wing spans vary from approx. 22 to 28 inches. All ...
This plan provides all of the instructions to make the Trumpeting Angel whirlygig PLUS your own whirligig blades, featuring two styles of blades. AND included is a BONUS pattern of a Red Cardinal. Make use of your scrap wood pieces with this yard art project. Simply print, trace, cut and paint. Beginner skill level.
This plan provides all of the instructions to make the Grosbeak and Flicker whirlybird whirligigs PLUS your own whirligig blades, featuring two styles of blades. AND included is a BONUS pattern of a Red Cardinal. Make use of your scrap wood pieces with this yard art project. Simply print, trace, cut and paint. Beginner skill level.
This plan provides all of the instructions to make the Dragon whirlygig PLUS your own whirligig blades, featuring two styles of blades. AND included is a BONUS pattern of a Red Cardinal. Make use of your scrap wood pieces with this yard art project. Simply print, trace, cut and paint. Beginner skill level.
One of the most colorful birlds in the world is the Gouldian Finch. Although native to Australia, they are popluar in the United States as pets. Add some color to your yard. Patterns drawn FULL SIZE.
These airplanes do double duty. As weather vanes, the airplanes turn into the wind, and as whirligigs, their propellers spin in even a light breeze. Projects are made from 1/2 inch thick plywood and 3/4 inch thick lumber stock. All patterns drawn FULL SIZE. Airplanes measure from 21 to 30 inch length, with 30 to 42 inch wingspans. Hardware source is provided on the plan.
This plan provides all of the instructions to make the Bluebird and Baltimore Oriole whirlybird whirligigs PLUS your own whirligig blades, featuring two styles of blades. AND included is a BONUS pattern of a Red Cardinal. Make use of your scrap wood pieces with this yard art project. Simply print, trace, cut and paint. Beginner skill level.
This plan provides all of the instructions to make two sizes of an breezy whirlygig PLUS your own whirligig blades. Make use of your scrap wood pieces with this yard art project. Simply print, trace, cut and paint. Beginner skill level.
These airplanes do double duty. As weather vanes, the airplanes turn into the wind, and as whirligigs, their propellers spin in even a light breeze. Projects are made from 1/2 inch thick plywood and 3/4 inch thick lumber stock. All patterns drawn FULL SIZE. Airplanes measure from 21 to 30 inch length, with 30 to 42 inch wingspans. Hardware source is provided on the plan.
These airplanes do double duty. As weather vanes, the airplanes turn into the wind, and as whirligigs, their propellers spin in even a light breeze. Projects are made from 1/2 inch thick plywood and 3/4 inch thick lumber stock. All patterns drawn FULL SIZE. Airplanes measure from 21 to 30 inch length, with 30 to 42 inch wingspans. Hardware source is provided on the plan.
When World War I broke out the aircraft industry was relatively new. This French airplane played a part in that war. Like our World War II airplanes, this is made from 1/2 inch thick plywood and 3/4 inch thick stock. All plans drawn FULL SIZE.
These airplanes do double duty. As weather vanes, the airplanes turn into the wind, and as whirligigs, their propellers spin in even a light breeze. Projects are made from 1/2 inch thick plywood and 3/4 inch thick lumber stock. All patterns drawn FULL SIZE. Airplanes measure from 21 to 30 inch length, with 30 to 42 inch wingspans. Hardware source is provided on the plan.
This plan provides all of the instructions to make the Swimmer whirlygig (2 sizes provided) PLUS your own whirligig blades, featuring two styles of blades. AND included is a BONUS pattern of a Red Cardinal. Make use of your scrap wood pieces with this yard art project. Simply print, trace, cut and paint. Beginner skill level.
This plan provides all of the instructions to make two sizes of an Airplane whirlygig PLUS your own whirligig blades, featuring two styles of blades. Make use of your scrap wood pieces with this yard art project. Simply print, trace, cut and paint. Beginner skill level.
This plan provides all of the instructions to make the Scarlet Tanger and Hummingbird whirlybird whirligigs PLUS your own whirligig blades, featuring two styles of blades. AND included is a BONUS pattern of a Red Cardinal. Make use of your scrap wood pieces with this yard art project. Simply print, trace, cut and paint. Beginner skill level.
This plan provides all of the instructions to make two sizes of the Witch windvane whirligig PLUS your own whirligig propeller. Make use of your scrap wood pieces with this yard art project. Simply print, trace, cut and paint. Beginner skill level.
This airplane does double duty. As weather vane, the airplane turns into the wind, and as a whirligig, their propeller spin in even a light breeze. Project made from 1/2 inch thick plywood and 3/4 inch lumber stock. Pattern drawn FULL SIZE.
This airplane does double duty. As weather vane, the airplane turns into the wind, and as a whirligig, their propeller spin in even a light breeze. Project made from 1/2 inch thick plywood and 3/4 inch lumber stock. Pattern drawn FULL SIZE.
This airplane does double duty. As weather vane, the airplane turns into the wind, and as a whirligig, their propeller spin in even a light breeze. Project made from 1/2 inch thick plywood and 3/4 inch thick lumber stock. Pattern drawn FULL SIZE.
This plan provides all of the instructions to make the Goldfinch and Bluejay whirlybird whirligigs PLUS your own whirligig blades, featuring two styles of blades. AND included is a BONUS pattern of a Red Cardinal. Make use of your scrap wood pieces with this yard art project. Simply print, trace, cut and paint. Beginner skill level.