Making a Copper Weathervane

Making a Copper Weathervane

Folk art subjects used in American weathervanes are shown, including domesticated and wild animals, birds, occupations, patriotic themes, and transportation. Create your own design or use the complete set of plans included to produce a traditional rooster weathervane. Using basic tools (tin snips and hammers), ageless techniques, and sheet copper available at your local sheet metal shop, this book will teach you how to make a weathervane that will serve your roof for years. Whether you are an experienced metal worker, or a woodworker who is looking for a challenge, this is the book for you.

Using over 290 crisp color images, 25 detailed line drawings, and concise text, Bruce Helmreich guides readers through the steps necessary to build a hand-hammered copper weathervane. This step-by-step guide transforms a sheet of copper into a fully functioning weathervane.
Country USA
Brand Schiffer Publishing
Manufacturer Schiffer Craft
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 299 color photos, 25 b/w drawings
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780764332074
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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