Action Whirligigs: 25 Easy-to-Do Projects (Dover Woodworking)

Whirligigs those charming little wind-driven toys make excellent introductory woodworking projects because they are easy to do, inexpensive and most of all great fun! Hobbyists at all levels of ability will love creating the 25 delightful projects described in this book, from the simple Baking a Pie whirligig to the double-armed Woman at the Computer. Other figures include a Man/Woman Fishing, Oil Well Pump, Saluting the Flag, See-Saw, and Bucking Bronco. Easy-to-follow instructions and measured drawings explain everything from selecting and using proper tools and creating the driving mechanism to finishing and displaying the completed project.