Building a Weed Wacker

 

first try

Our first attempt was out of 1/8" plywood.  We soon found out that this material was way too heavy and had to start over. It wasn't a total loss though, in that it made a nice fire.

 

Weed wacker engine

Here's a picture of the original engine being tested. It performed beyond our expectations.

 

High-tech assembly methods

We used a table saw to cut the 2x4's into angle and sticks.  

 

nice, crooked wing

Keeping things simple was one of our priorities. 

 

put'n it together

 

 


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