Beekeeper Whirligig

Beekeeper Whirligig

Whirligig measures 21 inches.


*** This is a made-to-order item. I do not have one in stock. I will make one to your specifications - just for you. Made-to-Order items generally ship about 10 business days after the order is received. However, if I have an order backlog, it could be longer. If timing is an issue, please contact me to find out my current schedule. ***

The whirligig's body is cut from 3/4" or thicker wood (plywood, pine, or whatever type of wood the artist deems as appropriate for the whirligig). The wings/legs are cut from finnish birch, painted with exterior acrylic paint, and sealed with Polyshield Hydrocote...a weather resistant protectant. I use brass hardware (screws, washers, bearing, propeller and pivot tubes). High quality products are used to make my whirligigs more durable. A 5-1/2 inch stainless steel nail and instructions for mounting are included.

**When you purchase a whirligig, you WILL NOT receive a whirligig post/stake. You will receive a 5" nail and mounting instructions ONLY. If you wish to purchase a ready-made whirligig post, there are several variations of posts for sale in my shop.

The beekeeper whirligig has a hub with 4 blades. The wind turns the blades and the beekeeper moves up and down with the bee frame in hand. The blades at the other end with the bees turn independently of the beekeeper. The beekeeper's head netting is always black but will vary in thread thickness, based on availability.

Some assembly is required...Instructions for attaching the 4-blade hub is included.


*Please note that each whirligig is slightly different-handcut and handpainted, with some variations in color shades and details.