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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Chapter 1: Introduction to the Whirligig
    • The Original Whirligig
    • Design
    • Construction
  • Chapter 2: Types of Whirligigs
    • Winged Whirligigs
    • Arm-waving Whirligigs
    • Weathervane Whirligigs and Other Special Types
    • Mechanical Whirligigs
  • Chapter 3: Basic Whiligig Parts
    • Body
    • Wing Base
    • Pivot
    • Propeller
    • Driveshafts for Mechanical Whirligigs
  • Chapter 4: Construction of Winged Whirligigs
    • Basic Steps
    • Stamdard Bord Models-      American Goldfinch      Eastern Bluebird      The Cardinal      Robin      Danny the Dragon
    • Split-Wing Models-      The Flying Puffin      Pegasus(on cover)      Goat
    • Modified-Wing Models-      Modern Times
  • Chapter 5: Construction of Arm-Waving Whirligigs
    • Basic Steps
    • Standard Models-      Uncle Sam      Signaling Sailor      Gentleman Jim      Flower Lady
    • Rudder Assembly Models-      Soldier, Colonial Dame, Santa and Doggie Models
    • Modified Propeller Models-      Man Rowing Boat      Indian in Canoe
  • Chapter 6: Construction of Weathervane Whirligigs
    • Basic Steps
    • Weathervane Models-      Willie the Whale       The Flying Witch      The Ships      Georgine and Her Flying Machine      Halley's Comet
  • Chapter 7: Construction of Mechanical Whirligigs
    • Basic Steps
    • Individual Models-      The Churning Woman      Signaling Trainman      Forever Grinding
  • Chapter 8: Developing Original Designs
    • Final Notes on Construction
    • Repairing Whirligigs
    • Developing New Designs
  • INDEX

Title: Whirligigs: Design & Construction(second edition)
Author: Anders S. Lunde
Publication Date: TPB:1982;1986;
Publisher: Chilton Book Co., Radnor, PA
Page Count: 96
Book Dimensions(ht. x w.): 11" x 8 1/2"
ISBN: 080197707X

SUMMARY- I've always been a sucker for mechanical toys of any kind, so of course I am enchanted with whirligigs - the more imaginative the better. I saw the pegasus on the cover of this one and knew I had to have it. Turns out there is a dragon too, so, bonus! You get a wide variety of patterns, and detailed instructions for manufacturing and assembling them. I was very happy to add this to my growing collection of whirligig books.



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