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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.1



CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements Form
S-8 (Nos. 2-75087-33-19650, 33-58565 and 333-78491) of our report dated October
13, 2000, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of
WSI Industries, Inc. included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year
ended August 27, 2000.




                                                               ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota
November 15, 2000





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