Whirligig money saving tip, what to use for a propeller axle. Quick and Easy DiY.

Whirligig money saving tip, Use a 3.5-inch, 16d common nail for a propeller axle. Quick and easy.
The nails are removable using a pair of vice grip pliers to hold and twist out the nail if it becomes necessary to make repairs to your propeller.
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[@MadelineStkitts]

I appreciate your advice teacher.
A big hug from Puerto Rico

[@gwheyduke]

Thanks for your kind comments. Muchas gracias!

[@michaelgreethurst3785]

Love your injunity, great,easy, and inexpensive. Great ideas😊

[@gwheyduke]

Thanks for the comments.

[@user-di3hq7un9u]

I’ve found that the 1/8 copper supply line for ice makers fits the # 16 nail and 3/16 or # 10 screw very well.

[@gwheyduke]

Great idea !👌

[@aerostaraircraftsanctuary604]

Good information, thanks for sharing. 👌

[@user-vj2xl6oq6y]

I learned a lot! Thank you

[@gwheyduke]

Thanks for the kind words, glad you found it helpful.

[@robd7703]

I have been taking apart cheap plastic pens and using it for bushings. Works well and the plastic is slippery.

[@gwheyduke]

That's a great idea! 👍

[@steveblack1753]

Thanks for the info 🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@knov999]

👍🦈🦈

[@ronnyrice697]

Yes sir ,but we always have called them 16 penny.

[@ronnyrice697]

That’s a good tip thanks

[@snailshoe1]

Would rusting or corrosion of the brass from touching the steel be an issue?

[@gwheyduke]

I have not had a problem with corrosion other than the nails themselves rusting while out in the elements over time.
It's usually minor, and I touch them with a dab of grease or Vaseline from time to time.

[@100bfriend]

Wouldn't a plastic straw work for that bushing

[@gwheyduke]

You could use that in a pinch, but the opening would be pretty big.