Canoe Paddle Weather Vane

by stickmop in Workshop > Woodworking

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Canoe Paddle Weather Vane

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We're gonna make a cheap and funky weather vane, aka a wind vane, in the shape of a canoe paddle. Gather your materials from your junk bins and follow along.

Parts Is Parts

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Find a fan, a length of pipe and some scrap wood.

Remove the Fan Blades

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Cut away the fan blades to fit your pipe.

The Rotating Parts Are Done

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This is the essence of your easy rotating wind vane.

Assemble and Fly

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Some screws, a couple of nuts and bolts, and you're ready for the wind.