[Woodcarver] RE: Need help - bullroarer

[Gordon Paterson]

Hi Alex;
Possibly "weighted slat" is only referring to the type of wood used, i.e. 
one of the heavier weighing species of woods rather than a lighter species?
Most of what is mentioned from a "google" that I have seen is one 
slat/paddle and a string/cord, but the book American Folk Toys shows a Bull 
Roarer consisting of a slat/paddle and a wooden handle along with the 
string/cord attached to a wire swivel located at the end on the handle.

Gordon Paterson
Dowling, Ont.Can.

At 08:28 AM 11/12/2004 -0700, you wrote:
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>This thread caught my interest and I checked around the web - found some
>good photos, etc. but now have a question I could not find the answer for.
>Many descriptions of the bullroarer said it was a "weighted" slat.  Has
>anyone found out the manner in which it is "weighted".
>ALEX
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: woodcarver-bounces at six.pairlist.net
>[mailto:woodcarver-bounces at six.pairlist.net]On Behalf Of Byron
>Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 2:29 PM
>To: [Woodcarver]
>Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] Need help
>
>
>I think what your are looking for is a bullroarer. (one word)
>
>You can do a google search using images search and find many different
>styles.
>
>You should be able to find more information about making one by doing a
>little internet searching.
>
>Good Luck
>
>
>Byron
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>
>I have someone who wants me to make one of those noise makers that come from
>Australia
>I don't know what  it's called
>It is attached to a string & then you swing ot around
>I believe the Aborigines make them
>any help from our cravers in Austria ?
>or any others who know  Thanks in advance