Bird & Flower Whirligigs Wood Pattern

The inside of these colorful, fun whirligigs turn and spin wildly in the wind! Sure to delight your guests. Full-size pattern for both designs (Up to 13" tall).

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Description: Bird and Flower Whirligigs

Dimensions:

Wood:
one 1X2 x 24" long pine board
one 12" x 24" x 1/2" thick piece of plywood
one 6" x 12" x 5/32" thick piece of plywood
one 1/4" dia. x 24" long dowell
one 3/8" dia. x 48" long dowell
two 3/8" dia. wooden buttons (#BTN375)

Hardware:
two 7/32" dia. x 9/16" long brass tubes
two #6 x 1 1/2" long brass screws
two 3/16" dia. brass washers

Tools:
band saw or scroll saw with a smooth cutting, non-chipping, scrolling blade, screwdriver drill and 1/8", 7/32", 1/4", 3/16" and 3/8" dia. drill bits

Supplies:
transfer paper, pencil & clear tape (#CARB) sand paper-medium & fine grits wood filler-non shrinking, fast drying for wood flaws, paint brushes-2", 3/4" & 1/4" wide brushes and a fine tipped detail brush wood glue-exterior

Paint:
white water base primer for base coat (#PRIMQT) P2015-purple
P2023-brown iron
P2027-bright yellow
P2041-bittersweet
P2046-adobe
P2047-lavender
P2057-quaker grey
P2068-Christmas green
P2084-lisa pink
P2089-navy blue
P2090-hippo grey
P2436-charcoal
P2449-hydrangea pink
P2459-crocus yellow
P2477-denim
P2478-periwinkle
P2485-wild rose
P2505-white
P2506-black

Sealer:
high-grade, non-yellowing, semi-gloss UV protected project sealer for outdoor protection