Making a Boomerang with Power Tools

[TheSoad159]

Wow that is amzing it only took about 5 mins to make a boomerang. That is skill

[foothillify]

can you inform the specific size for the knife router size, please?

[mdboomerangs]

@foothillify Router is a 3hp Hitachi plunge mounted in a simple table. The bit is a 3/8" roundover which is not all the way up in the table. Just high enough to slightly round the front edge of 1/4" baltic birch ply. The other router is a Freud with a special bit my FIL reshaped for me to make the trailing edge. For more info, go to my website kendalldavis.us and there is a page with more info about making boomerangs with routers.

[foothillify]

can you inform the router knife sizes in detail please?

[boomerangperfect]

Hey Kendall, I've visited your website and I loved it. i want to buy some rangs but i don't know i could buy it or not because i live in Vietnam. Do you shipping to Vietnam?

[boomerangperfect]

i live in Vietnam and I'm sure you won't able to find that wood in here. I've made some Boomerangs but they flied very bad. If you know somewhere in Vietnam sell that woods, type back to me, thanks!

[boomerangperfect]

In my country, they don't sell Baltic Birch Plywood. Do you know another kind of wood that I can use to make boomerang? (Please type back!)

[mdboomerangs]

@boomerangperfect Where do you live? Maybe I can get you in contact with some local crafter or suggest a supplier. Contact me directly by going to my website. Maybe we can work something out. kendalldavis.us

[boomerangperfect]

what kind of wood did you use?

[mdboomerangs]

@boomerangperfect These boomerangs are made from ¼" Baltic Birch 5-ply. Some boomerangs are made with 4mm or 5mm aircraft birch ply which has 2 layers per millimeter.

[anasalwash]

you're the man ..

[L00NGB00W]

Good birch plywood is hard to find in my city. So I've been using tree branches and plastic. =P

Good work on the bandsaw, by the way. =)

[L00NGB00W]

Very nice video man, you are very fast.

I never thought of using a router to do this. I prefer hand files. But wow is the router ever fast! =O

Have you ever tried working with plexiglass? A fun materiial, =) It flies rather far due to it's weight. Unfortunately, Power tools don't work too well with plastic, because it tends to melt. =\

[oomara1]

well well well i doooooo not hav a whole bunker of power tools

[AshweeMeakins]

I found that if you use a jigsaw to cut slits all around the outside it flies better

[mdboomerangs]

@AshweeMeakins You must have a lot of wind.

[PANCONIDEAS]

i need this tool !! @3:29 What is the name of !

[mdboomerangs]

@PANCONIDEAS first, Band Saw, then router with 3/8" roundover bit, then Delta pneumatic sleeve sander.

[cabelas9731]

when i throw my boomerang it goes out goes aleft then just falls down

[mdboomerangs]

@cabelas9731 You may have used plywood that is too thick or dense - it may be too heavy. Or... possibly the airfoils need to be smoothed (rounded) a bit more. I use 1/4 inch Baltic birch for boomerangs which have a 12 inch span or larger. This boomerang in the video is about 13 inches across, and the angle at the elbow is about 90 degrees. If you want more specific patterns, there are more on my website - kendalldavis.us

[MrNeitakk]

boomerangs are awsome!

[killedgrave]

you have way to much tools:P

[mdboomerangs]

@killedgrave You can never have too many tools... if you know how to use them.

[killedgrave]

@mdboomerangs ok your right. I have an question what is easier to make: an tri bladed boomerang or an normal boomerang? i'm gonna make my first one.

[Coop772]

Fantastic video! Thank you very much for the upload!

[tonythetigre8541]

thanks for the help I'll look for it, I bought a sander from Harbor Freight and have made endless "yardsticks" even one of my own design, going to try an "Ohm" style one w/ the Baltic Birch once i get my hands on some

[tonythetigre8541]

thanks for the help I'll look for it, I bought a sander from Harbor Freight and have made endless "yardsticks" even one of my own design, going to try an "Ohm" style one w/ the Baltic Birch once i get my hands on some

[tonythetigre8541]

what is the thickness of the wood and where is the cheapest place to buy it? thanks

[mdboomerangs]

@tonythetigre8541 The plywood I am using in this video is 1/4" Baltic birch. (5 layers of birch all the same thickness) You can probably acquire some of it at a local lumber yard or craft store. If you are having trouble getting the right stuff, please go to my website and send me a note directly and I will hook you up with some, or suggest a supplier.

[soyaoyeng]

that is a lot of tools!!!

[herzpitt]

Com essas ferramentas é fácil

[mdboomerangs]

Very easy!... just takes some time.

[bills5thcharm]

my hero

[hpiccov]

thanks.

[fishbonezken]

3:37 sonic boom

[crapman94]

3:29 the table moves watch lol

[turmat01]

can you send me a pictured illustration of what modifications you can apply to a boomerang in order to change its flight path? like that cut you made for it to hover at the end of its flight?

I would like, for example, to make one that will do a large radius oval that doesn't fly too high, and doesn't hover (slow down) too much at the end... (i know it would be hard to catch, but it would look good lol

[F00T8AGKID]

you should send me one

cuz i have tried to make one with a jigsaw and a sander, but im not good at it ...

and i am too poor to buy one

[HeatBrazuca]

I would like veeery much to have those tools and a place to work on =(

[satchi123]

i didnt get the router types...how thick was plywood...can we use treated mdf board instead??...kool vid but u missed the testing part...

[thenickschilly]

I do that sh*t with a jig saw, dremel tool, and sand paper o.0 ... takes me hours to make one boomerang, you made one in 6 min........

[mdboomerangs]

I've been making boomerangs for nearly 22 years... once you get that much practice under your belt, you will be able to make them quickly, too.

[Gam3Freak13]

wat type of boomerang is that

[guitarherorocks19]

oh thank you thanks for replying!!!!

[guitarherorocks19]

can you use ply wood??

[mdboomerangs]

the material I am using is 6mm Baltic Birch plywood. You want to use a good quality plywood that had hardwood layers of consistent thickness. Don't use plywood with thick inner core layers and veneer on the top and bottom. The inner layers will be poor quality wood, and it will not be strong enough. The best flying boomerangs are 6mm or thinner. Thicker material will make the boomerang heavy and possibly dangerous.

[supergooddeal]

Hello there, love this video, I think I've seen it at least 9 times now. Could you let me know the size of the router bits used for the edge and the airfoil? I wanted to be able to tell the guy at the hardware store the correct size they are. Thanks

[mdboomerangs]

The router bit is either a 5/16 or 3/8 roundover - depending on the thickness of the wood. You can also use a straight bit if you want to handcraft the complete airfoil. This way you can make consistent blanks. I drop the bit below the surface more for thinner materials so it does not round the edge as much.

[supergooddeal]

Hi my router has a 1/4" shank. What exact size do I tell my hardware store I need for the 2 router bits needed in this project? I was unsure about the bit for the airfoil. By the way I think I've seen this video 8 times and learn something different each time. Thanks

[supergooddeal]

Hey we want to see you throw them too.

[mdboomerangs]

OK... well, I guess I need to make another video. Thanks for your support!!

[supergooddeal]

I just posted a couple making rang videos myself. If you have a minute check them out and tell me what you think.

[jacksin12345]

i got to get some of those tools i make booms but all i have is a manual say hand grinder and sand paper. they fly but it takes sooooo much time to fine tune them

[mdboomerangs]

Those tools will work... part of the fun of boomerangs is making them. Don't think you are wasting any time. You learn about working wood, and what small nuances make for better flights, etc. If you ever get over to the Rock Island, IL area, get in touch, and I will teach you everything I know.

[cribcat1]

You make it look easy with all the right tools. I have a jigsaw and a grinder.

[emmettsilver]

i just made one and it is 10 inches wide which i think is pretty small. It isn't working it just goes straight and looks like it is going to come back then drops straight down. What is wrong, can you help me please.

[mdboomerangs]

The one I make on the video is actually 13+ inches across, and the angle is nearly 90 degrees. Go to my website and click on the Plans/Projects link. There are patterns you can download. If you want the plan for this specific boomerang, I will try to draw one and put it there for you. It sounds like you either do not have enough airfoil or the wood may be warped downward. The size is a bit small, also. The wood I am using for this boomerang is ¼" Baltic birch.

[supergooddeal]

check out my tuning video. I'll try and send it to you.

[mark65237]

great video, gonna give it a try myself

[Artinct]

excellent video Kendall, the best I've seen. you make it all look so easy. Thanks for sharing with us.

Art in CT

[bubbajohnson43]

Great video Kendall! John V and I talked at great length last weekend about router setups for making rangs and I was going to do something just like this for him. Now I don't have to! :-)

- Richard B

[mdboomerangs]

The second video is soon to be posted. These are ONE TAKE videos. No special effects.