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#1 ·
Another toy BullDozer

Been playing with another wood toy project.
Bought and down loaded the plans for the Bull Dozer from Wood Store Net.
I was looking at the High Gear Dozer from Toys and Joys but you have to order the plans which is fine but I wanted to get started now not two weeks from now.

Well here's what I've got done so far.
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Now I'm going to start at the Beginning. LOL
I'm building with Walnut I found while scrounging and Mahogany from a bed also found lumber.
The plans show a flat blade for the front but as I'm doing with a lot of this build I'm taking ideas from the Toys and Joys pictures and making this a little more of a show toy and not a kids play toy.
So I'm cutting out the center of the blade to make it more real to life.

To make the blade I clamped my sliding fence down and just tacked a angled fence to get the cut.
Fast and easy.
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Once I get working I forget to take pictures, and I jump around a lot.
While the blades glued up and drying I worked on the base and as it was drying I built the cabin.
It's pretty cool in my shop so the glue is taking a lot longer to dry.
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Now a little work on the cabin.
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I added the radiator because after I got the base and engine compartment built and started sanding it a large screw hole showed its ugly face so had to come up with a work around or start over, hey I love a good radiator so why not.

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I used store bought wheels they look so much better.
The plans called for 1" wheels down below but Hobby Lobby didn't have any so I got 1 1/2" and made a jig and sanded them down to fit.
I hated to have to make the jig but once it was made the job went really fast and their all just right plus now I have the jig to make my own wheels if I need to.
The more I look at it the better the 1" wheels look.
The stock wheels would have looked like the bigger wheels these look different like their supposed to be there. lol

I would have loved to build the real tracks for this build like on the T&Y build but we'll save that for next time.
I still may buy the T&Y plans mainly for the tracks setup.

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That's all for now thanks for looking in.
 

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#1,671 ·
Last How to for the train

I needed to drill a 1/8" hole in a 1/4" dowel at an angle for two of the braces, so here's how I got it done.
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First cut a 2Ă—4 at the right angle then cut a groove for the 1/4" dowel to sit in and then adjusted the drill to be just off center as the brad bit wanted to move around the rounded shape, but by setting it just behind where I wanted it [and drilling very slowly] the drill bit pulled itself to the right spot. [We are talking about a 1/8 brad bit here]
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Hope this is helpful for someone.
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#1,672 ·
#2 Cattle car

Need some cars for the new wood burner so loved building my last cattle car so here we go again.
This will be full size like the train plans but this is a scratch build no plans just a couple a picture like last one.

Started on the base 4 1/2" wide to match the tender by 13" long.
I really think it would be wider if it was to scale but this will keep it from getting to big for my needs.
I cut grooves to get the look of planks.
I used my miter saw and it works ok but is so much easier to cut these on the table saw BUT being so narrow didn't like using the TS.

How to #1

Set the saw to cut 1/4" or what looks right.
Make a mark on the fence to know where to put the wood for each cut.









We want it to look something like this when done but being bigger maybe we can add more details we'll see.
I know many have seen this in one of my how toes but I never really think I did it justice.
So here's one more try at it.
You may have guessed but I like the look of these grooves and just like making them. LOL



First we need to glue on the bracing which will be what holds the whole thing together.
Don't skimp on the glue here this is what holds this altogether!!!









How to #2
Now it's time to cut out the slats.
I wanted just over 1/4" for the slats so cut a spacer board to match,
I also used a skill saw 7 1/4 thin kerf blade for the cuts.

First set the spacer next to the fence and slid it over to the blade this will be your first cut. [top of side]



Now set the side back over the blade [saw is stopped] move the fence out add the spacer and then move the fence back over next to the spacer and blade.

Take the spacer out and take out the side and get ready for next cut.




Now it starts all over again.

Set the car side back into the cut you just made.

Add the spacer.

Move the fence over and you ready for the next cut.



Now we start it all over again.








The spacer is in there but it's hard to make out.











It would pay to practice on something just to get the hang of it.
There are some really cool thing that can be done with this tip.
Some have covered the out sides of jewelry boxes to get some out standing shapes.

So here's what I've got to show for my working in the shop.






I don't know why but I just love making things with grooves on them as you all have found out if you've looked at any of my projects.

It's groovy man Groovy!!!
 

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#1,673 ·
#2 Cattle car

Need some cars for the new wood burner so loved building my last cattle car so here we go again.
This will be full size like the train plans but this is a scratch build no plans just a couple a picture like last one.

Started on the base 4 1/2" wide to match the tender by 13" long.
I really think it would be wider if it was to scale but this will keep it from getting to big for my needs.
I cut grooves to get the look of planks.
I used my miter saw and it works ok but is so much easier to cut these on the table saw BUT being so narrow didn't like using the TS.

How to #1

Set the saw to cut 1/4" or what looks right.
Make a mark on the fence to know where to put the wood for each cut.

Wood Table Machine Engineering Technology


Wood Hardwood Rectangle Automotive exterior Gas


Wood Rectangle Floor Flooring Composite material


Wood Tool Gas Composite material Hardwood


We want it to look something like this when done but being bigger maybe we can add more details we'll see.
I know many have seen this in one of my how toes but I never really think I did it justice.
So here's one more try at it.
You may have guessed but I like the look of these grooves and just like making them. LOL

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First we need to glue on the bracing which will be what holds the whole thing together.
Don't skimp on the glue here this is what holds this altogether!!!

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Wood Floor Flooring Rectangle Wood stain


Wood Rectangle Triangle Flooring Floor


Wood Rectangle Font Flooring Hardwood


How to #2
Now it's time to cut out the slats.
I wanted just over 1/4" for the slats so cut a spacer board to match,
I also used a skill saw 7 1/4 thin kerf blade for the cuts.

First set the spacer next to the fence and slid it over to the blade this will be your first cut. [top of side]

Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor Wood stain


Now set the side back over the blade [saw is stopped] move the fence out add the spacer and then move the fence back over next to the spacer and blade.
Wood Floor Flooring Rectangle Wood stain

Take the spacer out and take out the side and get ready for next cut.
Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor Wood stain


Wood Rectangle Hardwood Composite material Flooring


Now it starts all over again.
Wood Rectangle Wood stain Flooring Floor

Set the car side back into the cut you just made.
Wood Rectangle Wood stain Floor Flooring

Add the spacer.
Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor Wood stain

Move the fence over and you ready for the next cut.
Wood Rectangle Floor Wood stain Flooring


Rectangle Wood Wood stain Flooring Floor

Now we start it all over again.
Wood Rectangle Floor Flooring Wood stain


Wood Rectangle Floor Wood stain Composite material


Wood Rectangle Wood stain Composite material Flooring


Wood Rectangle Floor Flooring Composite material


The spacer is in there but it's hard to make out.

Wood Rectangle Floor Flooring Composite material


Wood Rectangle Wood stain Composite material Flooring


Rectangle Wood Flooring Floor Composite material


Wood Hardwood Wood stain Composite material Flooring


Wood Hood Flooring Automotive tire Floor


It would pay to practice on something just to get the hang of it.
There are some really cool thing that can be done with this tip.
Some have covered the out sides of jewelry boxes to get some out standing shapes.

So here's what I've got to show for my working in the shop.
Wood Floor Hardwood Flooring Wood stain


Wood Bumper Rectangle Automotive exterior Hardwood


Rectangle Wood Hardwood Flooring Beige


I don't know why but I just love making things with grooves on them as you all have found out if you've looked at any of my projects.

It's groovy man Groovy!!!
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My goodness me Bruce,
the lacquer is just dry on the loco and you're already well into the carriages for all the us cattle….
 

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#1,691 ·
#2 Cattle car Adding the small parts #2

Now that I've got the main body parts made, or remade in the case of the ends. [had the grain running the wrong way.
So need the guide for the sliding doors and all the other doodads.
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Had some fun making the top.
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Next up I need to build the doors and I took the trucks off the train to have a look at it all together.
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Here's what the ends look like if turned and cut on the table saw, there's many places where this would look great.
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#1,692 ·
#2 Cattle car Adding the small parts #2

Now that I've got the main body parts made, or remade in the case of the ends. [had the grain running the wrong way.
So need the guide for the sliding doors and all the other doodads.
Wood Hardwood Gas Flooring Composite material


Wood Wood stain Rectangle Gas Composite material


Wood Rectangle Composite material Hardwood Wood stain


Had some fun making the top.
Wood Outdoor furniture Composite material Gas Rectangle


Wood Hardwood Luggage and bags Bag Gas


Wood Wood stain Hardwood Lumber Plywood


Wood Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain Flooring


Wood Rectangle Floor Natural material Hardwood


Next up I need to build the doors and I took the trucks off the train to have a look at it all together.
Wood Art Lumber Toy Wheel


Wood Hardwood Rectangle Flooring Lumber


Wood Wood stain Wheel Hardwood Gas


Musical instrument Plant Orange Font Circle


Here's what the ends look like if turned and cut on the table saw, there's many places where this would look great.
Property Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor


Rectangle Wood Flooring Floor Composite material
So nice.
 

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#1,700 ·
#2 Cattle car Sliding door build #3

Here's the project post.

Need to finish it up and make the sliding doors.
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Wood Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain Composite material


From looking at the finished pictures I may go back and sand the doors down they seem to be a little thick.
And may even split them to make two smaller doors would look much better.

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#1,701 ·
#2 Cattle car Sliding door build #3

Here's the project post.

Need to finish it up and make the sliding doors.
Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor Hardwood


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Table Wood Rectangle Wood stain Desk


Wood Ruler Wood stain Flooring Hardwood


Wood Floor Flooring Wood stain Hardwood


Wood Rectangle Floor Flooring Plank


Wood Rectangle Gas Composite material Flooring


Wood Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain Composite material


Wood Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain Composite material


From looking at the finished pictures I may go back and sand the doors down they seem to be a little thick.
And may even split them to make two smaller doors would look much better.

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loving this rail car Bruce ….GREAT JOB :<))
 

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#1,705 ·
Caboose----mail car

Getting started on the next car for my train set.
It will be a caboose - mail car.
It will be something like this.
Train Toy Vehicle Rolling stock Wheel


I got started on the base and sides today.
It will be made out of green poplar with cherry ascents.
It is a scratch build and will be full size in line with toys and joys train plans.
The picture I found on a google caboose search came up with this and the third picture bellow show what I'm using to build this car.
I printed out the picture and then had to enlarge it to get the wheels to 1 1/2" once I had this all other measurements can be taken off the new picture.
Here's what got done today.
I was thinking I had some beginning pictures but???
And as you can tell I'm back making some groovy parts. :-]
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As you can see in this picture all measurements can be taken straight from the picture, there's no needing to divide any thing it's already done for you.

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#1,706 ·
Caboose----mail car

Getting started on the next car for my train set.
It will be a caboose - mail car.
It will be something like this.
Train Toy Vehicle Rolling stock Wheel


I got started on the base and sides today.
It will be made out of green poplar with cherry ascents.
It is a scratch build and will be full size in line with toys and joys train plans.
The picture I found on a google caboose search came up with this and the third picture bellow show what I'm using to build this car.
I printed out the picture and then had to enlarge it to get the wheels to 1 1/2" once I had this all other measurements can be taken off the new picture.
Here's what got done today.
I was thinking I had some beginning pictures but???
And as you can tell I'm back making some groovy parts. :-]
Wood Hardwood Keyboard Rectangle Publication


Musical instrument Wood Musical instrument accessory Hardwood Wood stain


As you can see in this picture all measurements can be taken straight from the picture, there's no needing to divide any thing it's already done for you.

Building Wood Window Composite material Urban design


Wood Rectangle Hardwood Engineering Gas


Wood Hardwood Engineering Rectangle Art


Wood Engineering Table Font Machine
grooves don't match first picture …..but it looks good either way …... VERY NICE :<))
 

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#1,718 ·
Caboose #2

Started putting things together.
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Using super glue I don't use bar clamps much but when I got to this point I knew I wouldn't be able to keep it all in place till it was all glued up so used slower drying wood glue and bar clamps to get it all together.
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I hadn't planned to do much with the inside but once I got started just couldn't leave it alone..
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I wonder where all those cushions came from Ducky?
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One door will be closed and one open.
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I just had to see what it would look like with some wheels, the poor tender may never get his wheels back.
I'll have to get into wheel mod but not yet. lol
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#1,719 ·
Caboose #2

Started putting things together.
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Wood Hardwood Flooring Roof Composite material


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Using super glue I don't use bar clamps much but when I got to this point I knew I wouldn't be able to keep it all in place till it was all glued up so used slower drying wood glue and bar clamps to get it all together.
Wood Tool Engineering Machine Composite material

Wood Tool Hand tool Machine Gas


Wood Rectangle Composite material Hardwood Flooring


Wood Rectangle Floor Flooring Composite material


I hadn't planned to do much with the inside but once I got started just couldn't leave it alone..
Wood Architecture Brick Urban design Rectangle


I wonder where all those cushions came from Ducky?
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One door will be closed and one open.
Wood Urban design Hardwood Engineering Rectangle


Wood Urban design Engineering Hardwood Composite material


I just had to see what it would look like with some wheels, the poor tender may never get his wheels back.
I'll have to get into wheel mod but not yet. lol
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That looks good #4. I take back my comment about "green" wood (don't know what I was thinking).
 

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#1,727 ·
Caboose----mail car Roof building #3.5

I know there are other things I need to build but the roof is the one thing that gave me trouble last time so wanted to get ahead of it.
I used my 10" saw blade as the pattern for the roof curve.
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Now I need a roof for the look out or what ever they call it, crows nest?
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I made this by clamping a stop to the table saw and raising the blade into the wood.
I cranked it all the way down then would raise it 7 turns to get my height.
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Then band saw the top and disk sand it into shape and we have a roof.
I super glued a squared 2Ă—4 to the roof to help it stay lined up for sawing and sanding.
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I need a couple wheel pictures. lol
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Here's a can to see how big it will be.
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Now I can have some peace of mind knowing I got the roofs figured out.
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#1,728 ·
Caboose----mail car Roof building #3.5

I know there are other things I need to build but the roof is the one thing that gave me trouble last time so wanted to get ahead of it.
I used my 10" saw blade as the pattern for the roof curve.
Wood Automotive exterior Rectangle Automotive design Wood stain


Rectangle Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood


Wood Hardwood Naval architecture Wooden block Composite material


Wood Hardwood Naval architecture Composite material Wood stain


Wood Wooden block Hardwood Creative arts Wood stain


Wood Creative arts Composite material Art Hardwood


Building Wood Window Composite material Roof


Building Wood Window Rectangle Floor


Window Wood Rectangle Building Composite material


Now I need a roof for the look out or what ever they call it, crows nest?
Wood Rectangle Wood stain Packing materials Hardwood


I made this by clamping a stop to the table saw and raising the blade into the wood.
I cranked it all the way down then would raise it 7 turns to get my height.
Wood Couch Outdoor furniture Floor Flooring


Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor Wood stain


Then band saw the top and disk sand it into shape and we have a roof.
I super glued a squared 2Ă—4 to the roof to help it stay lined up for sawing and sanding.
Wood Hardwood Gas Composite material Bumper


Wood Motor vehicle Gas Hardwood Machine


Wood Automotive design Automotive exterior Hardwood Bumper


I need a couple wheel pictures. lol
Window Building Wood Urban design Transport hub


Window Building Wood House Toy


Here's a can to see how big it will be.
Building Table Gas Urban design House


Now I can have some peace of mind knowing I got the roofs figured out.
Musical instrument Plant Orange Font Circle
Man what a great looking Caboose!
 

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#1,742 ·
Caboose----mail car #5

Just what I've got done so far.
Trucks, you got to have trucks.
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Then some more furniture and sliding doors.
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Building Wood House Hardwood Lumber


Window Building Wood House Fixture


Building Window Wood Architecture Wheel

Window Wood Wheel Toy Rolling


Worked on the windows.
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Window Building Wood Cottage Dollhouse

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#1,743 ·
Caboose----mail car #5

Just what I've got done so far.
Trucks, you got to have trucks.
Wood Electrical wiring Gas Auto part Engineering


Wood Gas Hardwood Metal Rectangle

Then some more furniture and sliding doors.
Wood Hardwood Rectangle Building Urban design


Building Wood House Hardwood Lumber


Window Building Wood House Fixture


Building Window Wood Architecture Wheel

Window Wood Wheel Toy Rolling


Worked on the windows.
Wood Window Building Railway Toy


Wood Building Window Urban design Railway


Building Window Wood Urban design House


Wood Urban design Engineering Window Art


Building Window Wood Urban design House


Wood Engineering Hardwood Scale model Plastic


Window Building Wood Cottage Dollhouse

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Great…the details are amazing.
 

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#1,753 ·
Caboose finishing it up #6.5

Wanted to add some detail to the trucks.
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Wood Toy Flooring Space Font


Disk sander to the rescue again.
I took no measurements or cut any angles for this just cut the parts a little long and glued up a part sanded it and glued on something else.
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Wood Rim Automotive tire Automotive wheel system Auto part


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Wood Train Vehicle Toy Wheel


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Train Vehicle Wood Wheel Rolling


Thanks all for checking it out.

Some shots with the train.
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Train Vehicle Wood Combat vehicle Locomotive


Wood Vehicle Building Railway Scale model


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#1,754 ·
Caboose finishing it up #6.5

Wanted to add some detail to the trucks.
Hand tool Crosscut saw Saw Wood Tool


Wood Toy Flooring Space Font


Disk sander to the rescue again.
I took no measurements or cut any angles for this just cut the parts a little long and glued up a part sanded it and glued on something else.
Wood Wood stain Floor Flooring Hardwood


Wood Wood stain Hardwood Tool Pattern


Wood Rim Automotive tire Automotive wheel system Auto part


Wood Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain Tool


Window Musical instrument Wood Train Toy


Wood Train Vehicle Toy Wheel


Wood Floor Flooring Wooden block Hardwood


Wood Wood stain Hardwood Gas Houseplant


Train Vehicle Wood Wheel Rolling


Thanks all for checking it out.

Some shots with the train.
Wood Hardwood Window Display case Building


Wood Building Hardwood Gas Display case


Train Vehicle Wood Combat vehicle Locomotive


Wood Vehicle Building Railway Scale model


Wood Building Display case Gas Rectangle
Thanks for posting the blog detailing how you made this.
 

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#1,762 ·
Train family all together

Here's the train set put all together.
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And here's a couple a shots of my first train cars up next to their big brothers.
Wood Railway Gas Track Hardwood


Wood Gas Hardwood Metal Railway
 

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#1,763 ·
Train family all together

Here's the train set put all together.
Cabinetry Wood Interior design Kitchen appliance Floor


Wood Gas Hardwood Metal Folk instrument


Wood Building Table Rectangle Hardwood


Wood Interior design Building Gas Hardwood


Gas stove Kitchen stove Cooktop Kitchen appliance Kitchen


And here's a couple a shots of my first train cars up next to their big brothers.
Wood Railway Gas Track Hardwood


Wood Gas Hardwood Metal Railway
I'm loving this cute train …looks really good all together with other cars …..another GREAT JOB :<))
 

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#1,772 ·
Train track build

My train cars are just over 5' long so will be making tracks to fit and while I'm at it I'm cutting an extra set while the tools are set up just in case I get the wild hair to build more, plus if any of the tracks don't come out right I'll have a fall back set..
I am splitting the tracks in two so will have a coupling near the middle, making it much easier to work in my small shop.
So have made enough track for two shelves 5' long and will have a shelf made up for my truck and low boy, I'm looking forward to the shelve build something different to sink my teeth into.
So here's some pictures of the track build.

The first cuts are with a ten degree angle.
Will be using both sides of the fence to cut out the tracks, don't need to do this very often so very interesting.
Automotive tire Wood Motor vehicle Tire Gas


Wood Composite material Gas Flooring Engineering


Love these cheap finger boards from Harbor freight.
Gas Wood Motor vehicle Machine Engineering


Wood Finger Safety glove Hardwood Thumb


Now back over to the other side of the fence but you keep the same settings on the saw.
Wood Gas Engineering Motor vehicle Machine


Wood Gas Engineering Machine Composite material


Wood Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies Automotive exterior Hardwood Wood stain


Wood Plank Hardwood Wood stain Lumber


Wood Table Tool Hardwood Workbench


Now I need to cut a 16th off the sides of the top so use my sacrificial fence.

Wood Tool Rectangle Composite material Wood stain


Wood Flooring Hardwood Wood stain Plywood


Wood Wood stain Flooring Hardwood Composite material


Wood Flooring Floor Table Hardwood


I'm thinking 40 sleepers [ties] will get the job done we'll see.

Wood Table Wood stain Plank Hardwood


Theater curtain Rectangle Curtain Amber Font


Need to add some pictures of the ties being glued down.
I needed 1" spacing for the ties so my square worked out just right and also helped keep it all squared up at the same time.
Wood Gas Electrical wiring Hardwood Engineering




Wood Circuit component Gas Toy Engineering


Getting it finished.
Wood Floor Flooring Engineering Hardwood


Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood Wood stain


Wood Engineering Hardwood Gas Wood stain
 

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#1,773 ·
Train track build

My train cars are just over 5' long so will be making tracks to fit and while I'm at it I'm cutting an extra set while the tools are set up just in case I get the wild hair to build more, plus if any of the tracks don't come out right I'll have a fall back set..
I am splitting the tracks in two so will have a coupling near the middle, making it much easier to work in my small shop.
So have made enough track for two shelves 5' long and will have a shelf made up for my truck and low boy, I'm looking forward to the shelve build something different to sink my teeth into.
So here's some pictures of the track build.

The first cuts are with a ten degree angle.
Will be using both sides of the fence to cut out the tracks, don't need to do this very often so very interesting.
Automotive tire Wood Motor vehicle Tire Gas


Wood Composite material Gas Flooring Engineering


Love these cheap finger boards from Harbor freight.
Gas Wood Motor vehicle Machine Engineering


Wood Finger Safety glove Hardwood Thumb


Now back over to the other side of the fence but you keep the same settings on the saw.
Wood Gas Engineering Motor vehicle Machine


Wood Gas Engineering Machine Composite material


Wood Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies Automotive exterior Hardwood Wood stain


Wood Plank Hardwood Wood stain Lumber


Wood Table Tool Hardwood Workbench


Now I need to cut a 16th off the sides of the top so use my sacrificial fence.

Wood Tool Rectangle Composite material Wood stain


Wood Flooring Hardwood Wood stain Plywood


Wood Wood stain Flooring Hardwood Composite material


Wood Flooring Floor Table Hardwood


I'm thinking 40 sleepers [ties] will get the job done we'll see.

Wood Table Wood stain Plank Hardwood


Theater curtain Rectangle Curtain Amber Font


Need to add some pictures of the ties being glued down.
I needed 1" spacing for the ties so my square worked out just right and also helped keep it all squared up at the same time.
Wood Gas Electrical wiring Hardwood Engineering




Wood Circuit component Gas Toy Engineering


Getting it finished.
Wood Floor Flooring Engineering Hardwood


Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood Wood stain


Wood Engineering Hardwood Gas Wood stain
Top Marks Bruce… You're on a winner here…
 

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#1,790 ·
Nautilus 20000 thousand leagues under the sea #1

Going to try something a little different and build the submarine from
20000 thousand leagues under the sea.

No plans just a picture I found that should give me what I need.
Here's my first days work.
As you can tell I didn't start taking pictures till I had the shape kinda figured out and how I might go about this project with no knowledge of subs or boat building..
Wheel Tire Vehicle Wood Automotive tire


Wood Adhesive Automotive design Water bottle Flooring


Wood Hardwood Gas Wood stain Plywood


Here I'm on the band saw giving the ship some shape.
Wood Bumper Gas Machine tool Office equipment


Wood Skateboard Automotive exterior Wood stain Hardwood


After a ton a sanding the start to my sub.
Wood Writing implement Font Automotive design Material property


After the robot from Forbidden planet it's time for a sub from 20000 thousand leagues under the sea, My all time Favorite movie.
This movie put the love of diving in my heart and have spent at least a year of my life under water diving.

I just hope I can do it justice, we'll see..
 

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#1,791 ·
Nautilus 20000 thousand leagues under the sea #1

Going to try something a little different and build the submarine from
20000 thousand leagues under the sea.

No plans just a picture I found that should give me what I need.
Here's my first days work.
As you can tell I didn't start taking pictures till I had the shape kinda figured out and how I might go about this project with no knowledge of subs or boat building..
Wheel Tire Vehicle Wood Automotive tire


Wood Adhesive Automotive design Water bottle Flooring


Wood Hardwood Gas Wood stain Plywood


Here I'm on the band saw giving the ship some shape.
Wood Bumper Gas Machine tool Office equipment


Wood Skateboard Automotive exterior Wood stain Hardwood


After a ton a sanding the start to my sub.
Wood Writing implement Font Automotive design Material property


After the robot from Forbidden planet it's time for a sub from 20000 thousand leagues under the sea, My all time Favorite movie.
This movie put the love of diving in my heart and have spent at least a year of my life under water diving.

I just hope I can do it justice, we'll see..
Impressive! I really enjoy watching your progress updates. Thanks for sharing.
 

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#1,808 ·
New Wheel Making Jig #1

My old wheel making jig was way way wore out so when we moved it hit the trash can. :-[

So time to make a new one with thoughts of being more accurate and safer to use.
Want it to work with my hands farther from the blade and need to come up with a way to get better holes drilled for the dial indicator [if that the right word]

So with that being said I needed to find a guide to drill 36 holes at just the right spacing.

I started by using a 36 tooth 7 1/2" saw blade to force the drill bit to stay in place and not wander as I driller the holes.
It still may not be perfect but for my needs way better than before.

Wood Measuring instrument Office ruler Gauge Gas


I started to use my smaller sliding table with the dial indicator [will use dial for dial indicator from now on] out over the end of the fence.
The thought being the larger the dial the more accurate the tool and the dial was already made at 7".
I also wanted the dial away from the saw blade as I cut the wheels.
This all sounded good at the time but my small sliding table had a fence on the back for stiffness that was getting in the way of taking the tires on and off.
I wanted to be able to cut 3 or 4 tires at a time if possible would really speed up the building process.

Wood Hardwood Flooring Gas Lumber


Wood Composite material Gas Engineering Hardwood


Saw Table saws Wood Milling Machine tool


Wood Engineering Gas Machine Composite material


So seeing the problems coming my way I re-drilled my dial and then made a smaller dial.
Wood Engineering Gas Composite material Machine


Wood Flooring Floor Gas Engineering


Then went and built a new sliding table just for this jig.
There would be no need for stiffeners as I wouldn't be cutting though on ether end.
The dial was just small enough to be over the table so no worry's about hitting the saw table any more.

Wood Rectangle Hardwood Composite material Automotive design

Wood Automotive tire Gas Composite material Automotive wheel system


Wood Automotive wheel system Gas Measuring instrument Automotive tire


Wood Automotive tire Gas Hardwood Machine


Automotive tire Wood Measuring instrument Automotive wheel system Circular saw


Wood Wooden block Hardwood Plywood Automotive wheel system


I still need to build a top so I can add a vac hook up that will be easy to open and the back can be closed in for more support when cutting 4 wheels at a time.

So the three main things are
The dial being much more accurate
Moving the dial away from the cutting so not cutting the dial up.
The dial and the tire blank holder are bolted together so they move as one.

Will probable make a fast lock pin for the dial lock [like Duckys] but my pin stop looks to work just fine for now.

Knowing what I know now I could have moved the center partition in closer to the front but lets try this one out a couple a times to be sure of no unseen problems first.

I would make some tires now but in the middle of this I started having ideas about building a sub so will be getting back to this next week me thinks. LOL

So now there is no need to set up anything to make wheels just set it on the saw set the saw blade high and cut treads.

One more thought, there's only 6 screws holding the jig to the table so would be no problem if table needed for other uses, I would drill some dowel guides before removing so would be easy to get back to right fast.

The jig can make treads for tire from 2 1/2" to just under 4" with a 7 1/2" blade and with a 10" blade 1" I would think but not needing any that size any time soon I hope.

Here's an update to this blog post.

Here's some wheels made with the jig.
 

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#1,809 ·
New Wheel Making Jig #1

My old wheel making jig was way way wore out so when we moved it hit the trash can. :-[

So time to make a new one with thoughts of being more accurate and safer to use.
Want it to work with my hands farther from the blade and need to come up with a way to get better holes drilled for the dial indicator [if that the right word]

So with that being said I needed to find a guide to drill 36 holes at just the right spacing.

I started by using a 36 tooth 7 1/2" saw blade to force the drill bit to stay in place and not wander as I driller the holes.
It still may not be perfect but for my needs way better than before.

Wood Measuring instrument Office ruler Gauge Gas


I started to use my smaller sliding table with the dial indicator [will use dial for dial indicator from now on] out over the end of the fence.
The thought being the larger the dial the more accurate the tool and the dial was already made at 7".
I also wanted the dial away from the saw blade as I cut the wheels.
This all sounded good at the time but my small sliding table had a fence on the back for stiffness that was getting in the way of taking the tires on and off.
I wanted to be able to cut 3 or 4 tires at a time if possible would really speed up the building process.

Wood Hardwood Flooring Gas Lumber


Wood Composite material Gas Engineering Hardwood


Saw Table saws Wood Milling Machine tool


Wood Engineering Gas Machine Composite material


So seeing the problems coming my way I re-drilled my dial and then made a smaller dial.
Wood Engineering Gas Composite material Machine


Wood Flooring Floor Gas Engineering


Then went and built a new sliding table just for this jig.
There would be no need for stiffeners as I wouldn't be cutting though on ether end.
The dial was just small enough to be over the table so no worry's about hitting the saw table any more.

Wood Rectangle Hardwood Composite material Automotive design

Wood Automotive tire Gas Composite material Automotive wheel system


Wood Automotive wheel system Gas Measuring instrument Automotive tire


Wood Automotive tire Gas Hardwood Machine


Automotive tire Wood Measuring instrument Automotive wheel system Circular saw


Wood Wooden block Hardwood Plywood Automotive wheel system


I still need to build a top so I can add a vac hook up that will be easy to open and the back can be closed in for more support when cutting 4 wheels at a time.

So the three main things are
The dial being much more accurate
Moving the dial away from the cutting so not cutting the dial up.
The dial and the tire blank holder are bolted together so they move as one.

Will probable make a fast lock pin for the dial lock [like Duckys] but my pin stop looks to work just fine for now.

Knowing what I know now I could have moved the center partition in closer to the front but lets try this one out a couple a times to be sure of no unseen problems first.

I would make some tires now but in the middle of this I started having ideas about building a sub so will be getting back to this next week me thinks. LOL

So now there is no need to set up anything to make wheels just set it on the saw set the saw blade high and cut treads.

One more thought, there's only 6 screws holding the jig to the table so would be no problem if table needed for other uses, I would drill some dowel guides before removing so would be easy to get back to right fast.

The jig can make treads for tire from 2 1/2" to just under 4" with a 7 1/2" blade and with a 10" blade 1" I would think but not needing any that size any time soon I hope.

Here's an update to this blog post.

Here's some wheels made with the jig.
A nice jig, not that sophisticated as Ducky's one, but perfect for his task. Great idea of that saw blade.

How about tractor wheels?
 

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#1,822 ·
Nautilus 20000 thousand leagues under the sea #2 & 3

If I knew what I know now, I would probable done things a little differently but hind site is 20 20.
Wood Automotive design Automotive exterior Hood Floor


Automotive design Knife Wood Automotive exterior Terrestrial plant


Wood Beige Space Automotive design Carmine


Wood Wing Artifact Art Space


Toy airplane Aircraft Wood Vehicle Aerospace manufacturer


Toy airplane Aircraft Wood Vehicle Aerospace manufacturer


Naval architecture Wood Automotive design Gas Art
 

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#1,823 ·
Nautilus 20000 thousand leagues under the sea #2 & 3

If I knew what I know now, I would probable done things a little differently but hind site is 20 20.
Wood Automotive design Automotive exterior Hood Floor


Automotive design Knife Wood Automotive exterior Terrestrial plant


Wood Beige Space Automotive design Carmine


Wood Wing Artifact Art Space


Toy airplane Aircraft Wood Vehicle Aerospace manufacturer


Toy airplane Aircraft Wood Vehicle Aerospace manufacturer


Naval architecture Wood Automotive design Gas Art
this project is going to be WAY COOL :<))
 

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#1,829 ·
Nautilus 20000 thousand leagues under the sea #4 1/2

Working on the wings [flippers?]
None of the wings are glued in, just in the groove waiting for final shaping.
Just showing the pictures as I got things done.

I should add the whole model is made in maple.
Aircraft Propeller Propeller Aviation Aerospace manufacturer


Wood Automotive design Motor vehicle Engineering Automotive tire


Wood Aircraft Naval architecture Gas Engineering


Wood Beige Automotive design Bumper Auto part


Wood Bumper Beige Musical instrument Fashion accessory


Starting to sand and smooth things out.

Wood Toy airplane Gas Engineering Aircraft


Wood Automotive exterior Fish Aviation Wing


Tire Automotive tire Motor vehicle Automotive design Bicycle


Light Wood Bumper Motor vehicle Automotive tire


I'm at a stand still trying to figure out a way to make the teeth [front ripper saw teeth].Aaaaa!!!!!!!!!!
 

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#1,830 ·
Nautilus 20000 thousand leagues under the sea #4 1/2

Working on the wings [flippers?]
None of the wings are glued in, just in the groove waiting for final shaping.
Just showing the pictures as I got things done.

I should add the whole model is made in maple.
Aircraft Propeller Propeller Aviation Aerospace manufacturer


Wood Automotive design Motor vehicle Engineering Automotive tire


Wood Aircraft Naval architecture Gas Engineering


Wood Beige Automotive design Bumper Auto part


Wood Bumper Beige Musical instrument Fashion accessory


Starting to sand and smooth things out.

Wood Toy airplane Gas Engineering Aircraft


Wood Automotive exterior Fish Aviation Wing


Tire Automotive tire Motor vehicle Automotive design Bicycle


Light Wood Bumper Motor vehicle Automotive tire


I'm at a stand still trying to figure out a way to make the teeth [front ripper saw teeth].Aaaaa!!!!!!!!!!
Bruce,
That is really good. I do like it!
 

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#1,843 ·
Nautilus 20000 thousand leagues under the sea #5 1/2

Getting close to the end of this project and man have I loved figuring this baby out.
All that is needed is a rudder and screw guard I think.
Wood Tool Vehicle Boat Metal


Wood Desk Automotive design Desktop computer Automotive exterior


Automotive design Wood Toy Machine Motor vehicle


Wood Toy Creative arts Scale model Composite material


Building the prop was quite interesting [it's so small.]

Motor vehicle Wood Gas Electrical wiring Electric blue


Wood Auto part Gas Metal Rim


Wood Engineering Art Thumb Wire


Wood Gesture Finger Nail Thumb


Wood Finger Airplane Creative arts Aircraft


Grey Wood Event Fashion accessory Automotive wheel system

Getting it all glued up after a ton a sanding and buffing.
Wood Sculpture Art Building Automotive design


Automotive design Wood Aircraft Flap Automotive tire


Wood Table Bumper Automotive exterior Bench


Wood Engineering Composite material Plywood Hardwood


Wood Engineering Art Machine Wing


Wood Naval architecture Engineering Creative arts Composite material


Wood Tints and shades Writing implement Publication Plastic


The project pictures are here.
 

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#1,844 ·
Nautilus 20000 thousand leagues under the sea #5 1/2

Getting close to the end of this project and man have I loved figuring this baby out.
All that is needed is a rudder and screw guard I think.
Wood Tool Vehicle Boat Metal


Wood Desk Automotive design Desktop computer Automotive exterior


Automotive design Wood Toy Machine Motor vehicle


Wood Toy Creative arts Scale model Composite material


Building the prop was quite interesting [it's so small.]

Motor vehicle Wood Gas Electrical wiring Electric blue


Wood Auto part Gas Metal Rim


Wood Engineering Art Thumb Wire


Wood Gesture Finger Nail Thumb


Wood Finger Airplane Creative arts Aircraft


Grey Wood Event Fashion accessory Automotive wheel system

Getting it all glued up after a ton a sanding and buffing.
Wood Sculpture Art Building Automotive design


Automotive design Wood Aircraft Flap Automotive tire


Wood Table Bumper Automotive exterior Bench


Wood Engineering Composite material Plywood Hardwood


Wood Engineering Art Machine Wing


Wood Naval architecture Engineering Creative arts Composite material


Wood Tints and shades Writing implement Publication Plastic


The project pictures are here.
:)
 

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#1,865 ·
New Wheel Making Jig #2 For Angled Treads

After posting my last wheel making jig Duchy posted.

A nice jig, not that sophisticated as Ducky s one, but perfect for his task. Great idea of that saw blade.

How about tractor wheels?

- Dutchy
Here's the first wheel jig blog.
.
Well here's another jig pretty close to the other straight tread jig but able to be moved around for different angle treads.

I make a lot more straight treads so will leave the first jig on the wall and build a new one.

Here's a picture of the type of tread we're making.

Wood Plant Finger Fruit Tire


And what it will look like when done.
Wheel Tire Vehicle Automotive tire Tread


I should add the whole benefit of these jigs is to be able to just put the jig on the saw and make treads with out having to do a lot of setting things up.
If all your making is one set a wheels the way Toys and Joys will do just fine.

As the pictures will show I set it to an angle I want [Hummer treads] for the left side tread.
I then clamp it down drive in two screws and then drill a couple a 1/4" holes and place some dowels in them so now I will be able to find this angle setting again in seconds.

Then by taking out the screws and doing the same for the right angle I'm all set to make the angled treads for the Hummer and many other treads.

Once the dowel holes are made I can switch from one angle to another in the time it takes to take out 4 screws take out the dowels and then place them in the new hole settings and screw them down.

So the biggest difference from the first jig is adding the wings to the sides, so you have some where to add the dowels and the screws.

The biggest trick to using this jig is getting the center of the tire set with the cut of the saw blade.


Set to make right side treads.

Wood Automotive exterior Rectangle Gas Hardwood


Wood Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain Lumber


Set to make left side treads.
Wood Hardwood Gas Automotive design Rectangle


Wood Shipping box Beige Hardwood Engineering


Wood Hardwood Packing materials Plywood Circle


And here's the straight cutter jig on the wall.
Wood Rectangle Fixture Hardwood Wood stain


I didn't make this big enough for tractor wheels as I'm not planning on building any in the near future but hey you never know, I hadn't planned on a sub either. LOL

Here's some wheels made with the jig.
 

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#1,866 ·
New Wheel Making Jig #2 For Angled Treads

After posting my last wheel making jig Duchy posted.

A nice jig, not that sophisticated as Ducky s one, but perfect for his task. Great idea of that saw blade.

How about tractor wheels?

- Dutchy
Here's the first wheel jig blog.
.
Well here's another jig pretty close to the other straight tread jig but able to be moved around for different angle treads.

I make a lot more straight treads so will leave the first jig on the wall and build a new one.

Here's a picture of the type of tread we're making.

Wood Plant Finger Fruit Tire


And what it will look like when done.
Wheel Tire Vehicle Automotive tire Tread


I should add the whole benefit of these jigs is to be able to just put the jig on the saw and make treads with out having to do a lot of setting things up.
If all your making is one set a wheels the way Toys and Joys will do just fine.

As the pictures will show I set it to an angle I want [Hummer treads] for the left side tread.
I then clamp it down drive in two screws and then drill a couple a 1/4" holes and place some dowels in them so now I will be able to find this angle setting again in seconds.

Then by taking out the screws and doing the same for the right angle I'm all set to make the angled treads for the Hummer and many other treads.

Once the dowel holes are made I can switch from one angle to another in the time it takes to take out 4 screws take out the dowels and then place them in the new hole settings and screw them down.

So the biggest difference from the first jig is adding the wings to the sides, so you have some where to add the dowels and the screws.

The biggest trick to using this jig is getting the center of the tire set with the cut of the saw blade.


Set to make right side treads.

Wood Automotive exterior Rectangle Gas Hardwood


Wood Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain Lumber


Set to make left side treads.
Wood Hardwood Gas Automotive design Rectangle


Wood Shipping box Beige Hardwood Engineering


Wood Hardwood Packing materials Plywood Circle


And here's the straight cutter jig on the wall.
Wood Rectangle Fixture Hardwood Wood stain


I didn't make this big enough for tractor wheels as I'm not planning on building any in the near future but hey you never know, I hadn't planned on a sub either. LOL

Here's some wheels made with the jig.
You have made this for me? Superb? But I hope others will like it to. Great idea to make the skew adjustment on the outside. In my brain it always has been on the inside. So you can say this idea is out of the box for me. Am I now obligated to do it the same way? I like my own jig very much ;)

Thanks Bruce!
 

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#1,873 ·
Rocket Ship

I was sitting at the computer this morning looking at one of those computer cut out plans for a jet and got thinking what it would look like as a four winged rocket ship so we're at it again building a rocket ship using the same style build as I used for the Submarine.

And don't any of you faint, I got up the gumption to dig up my lathe tools for the ShopSmith. LOL

Here again this is just an experiment no plans just an idea floating around in my head.

Wood Font Rectangle Material property Typesetting


Rectangle Wood Table Flooring Hardwood


Toy airplane Wood Creative arts Wing Art


Creative arts Wood Art Craft Toy


It's been 25 or more years since I've done any lathe work but it started coming back to me right a way and I must say I had a ball playing on it.
I need to get a dead stop but a bolt screwed in the end got er done.
Motor vehicle Wheel Automotive tire Automotive exterior Train


Gas Electrical wiring Machine Nut Auto part


Wood Bumper Gas Composite material Automotive exterior


Bicycle Gas Automotive exhaust Automotive tire Auto part


Motor vehicle Cabinetry Wood Automotive exterior Gas


It's one mean machine for this simple project. lol

Wood Art Machine Hardwood Creative arts

Hand tool Automotive design Wood Tool Pliers


Now you can see what I have in mind for this here rocket ship.

I really enjoyed playing on the lathe and found out I can do it sitting down so maybe some more lathe projects in the future. COOL!!!!!

And here's the plan that got me started, I know it looks nothing like my build but it did at the start. LOL
It was the shape of the wings that got me thinking.
Turn the main wings up side down and you got a rocket ship. :-]
Product Rectangle Font Gesture Plant
 

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#1,874 ·
Rocket Ship

I was sitting at the computer this morning looking at one of those computer cut out plans for a jet and got thinking what it would look like as a four winged rocket ship so we're at it again building a rocket ship using the same style build as I used for the Submarine.

And don't any of you faint, I got up the gumption to dig up my lathe tools for the ShopSmith. LOL

Here again this is just an experiment no plans just an idea floating around in my head.

Wood Font Rectangle Material property Typesetting


Rectangle Wood Table Flooring Hardwood


Toy airplane Wood Creative arts Wing Art


Creative arts Wood Art Craft Toy


It's been 25 or more years since I've done any lathe work but it started coming back to me right a way and I must say I had a ball playing on it.
I need to get a dead stop but a bolt screwed in the end got er done.
Motor vehicle Wheel Automotive tire Automotive exterior Train


Gas Electrical wiring Machine Nut Auto part


Wood Bumper Gas Composite material Automotive exterior


Bicycle Gas Automotive exhaust Automotive tire Auto part


Motor vehicle Cabinetry Wood Automotive exterior Gas


It's one mean machine for this simple project. lol

Wood Art Machine Hardwood Creative arts

Hand tool Automotive design Wood Tool Pliers


Now you can see what I have in mind for this here rocket ship.

I really enjoyed playing on the lathe and found out I can do it sitting down so maybe some more lathe projects in the future. COOL!!!!!

And here's the plan that got me started, I know it looks nothing like my build but it did at the start. LOL
It was the shape of the wings that got me thinking.
Turn the main wings up side down and you got a rocket ship. :-]
Product Rectangle Font Gesture Plant
I would still like to know where you are getting them awesome drawings LMAO :<)) looks
like a great start again
 

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#1,881 ·
New Set A Wheels

I got my two wheel making jigs made a week or so back but never got around to testing them so it's time to build some wheels.

Will be making some 3" wheels so cut up some 3/4" & 1" lumber to 3 1/4", then split the wood into 3/8" and 1/4".
I use my table saw to split the lumber cutting 1 3/4 or there about then flip and finish splitting the wood, helps keep the hands way from the blade.
This comes out so smooth I don't bother putting it through the plainer where snipe can get hold of it.
I thought I had pictures but?

Then on to the wheel jig for making the treads.

I want to add here that the straight cutting jig makes 5 treads at a time so way fast but when you start making the angled treads they have to be cut one at a time so way slower but as you can see the angled treads can really jass up at tire.
I just make one of these as a test the tire is really wide, so would need to thin them down for most models.

Making of the jig blog here.

Blog showing my splitting of the lumber and making wheels for the Mack truck.


Here's one of my wheel how to's.



So after all the wood gets shaped on the wheel jig it's time to get organized.
Automotive tire Gas Engineering Wood Automotive wheel system


Just putting them together to see how they match up.
Tire Wheel Automotive tire Motor vehicle Light


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Motor vehicle


I found that I need a little space between treads so made a jig to shape the edge.
I would usually use the table saw for this but wanted to try something a little different and safer.

Wood Machine tool Gas Hardwood Machine


I used my wheel shaping jig, just used the Shop Smith and a small sanding drum to get er done.

Wood Gas Engineering Household hardware Machine


Milling Wood Tool Machine tool Hardwood


Next time I will use a finer grit paper for this but it did just fine for now.

I then had to sand all the grooves and then buffed them with this.
It cleans them up nicely.
Purple Wood Violet Rectangle Woolen


Then it's time to glue them up and I don't show it but I glue up just one tread at a time to be sure to get the treads spaced just right.
Automotive tire Light Bicycle part Bicycle fork Automotive wheel system


Automotive tire Wood Bicycle part Gear Gas


Then off to the drill press for sanding and buffing.
Automotive tire Drill Tire Bumper Automotive exterior


Machine tool Tool Drilling Milling Wood


We're getting there.

Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Synthetic rubber


Now we need to drill out for the rims.

To keep everything trued up I drilled a 1/4 hole in the table which is the same as the wheel axle holes, then place a dowel and tire over this so all my drilling will be center of the tire.

Hand Automotive tire Fluid Finger Wood


Automotive tire Table Gas Wood Handwriting


I don't drill all the way through because I like to use the back to keep everything lined up which is harder once it's drilled al the way through.

Wood Milling Machine tool Gas Machine


Now using the dowel again to keep everything lined up for drilling out the center.

Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Adhesive


Automotive tire Wood Flooring Gas Hardwood


Wood Machine tool Gas Machine Engineering


Now I need to play around with making up some wheel hubs.
Here's a couple ideas, we'll see.

Tire Wheel Automotive tire Light Tread


Tire Wheel Vehicle Automotive tire White


Tire Automotive tire Tread Wheel Synthetic rubber


The funny thing is I don't even know what kind of car truck or what these are for.

I should add that both Dutchy and I have other how toe's on tire and wheel making just do a search and find some great blogs.
 

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#1,882 ·
New Set A Wheels

I got my two wheel making jigs made a week or so back but never got around to testing them so it's time to build some wheels.

Will be making some 3" wheels so cut up some 3/4" & 1" lumber to 3 1/4", then split the wood into 3/8" and 1/4".
I use my table saw to split the lumber cutting 1 3/4 or there about then flip and finish splitting the wood, helps keep the hands way from the blade.
This comes out so smooth I don't bother putting it through the plainer where snipe can get hold of it.
I thought I had pictures but?

Then on to the wheel jig for making the treads.

I want to add here that the straight cutting jig makes 5 treads at a time so way fast but when you start making the angled treads they have to be cut one at a time so way slower but as you can see the angled treads can really jass up at tire.
I just make one of these as a test the tire is really wide, so would need to thin them down for most models.

Making of the jig blog here.

Blog showing my splitting of the lumber and making wheels for the Mack truck.


Here's one of my wheel how to's.



So after all the wood gets shaped on the wheel jig it's time to get organized.
Automotive tire Gas Engineering Wood Automotive wheel system


Just putting them together to see how they match up.
Tire Wheel Automotive tire Motor vehicle Light


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Motor vehicle


I found that I need a little space between treads so made a jig to shape the edge.
I would usually use the table saw for this but wanted to try something a little different and safer.

Wood Machine tool Gas Hardwood Machine


I used my wheel shaping jig, just used the Shop Smith and a small sanding drum to get er done.

Wood Gas Engineering Household hardware Machine


Milling Wood Tool Machine tool Hardwood


Next time I will use a finer grit paper for this but it did just fine for now.

I then had to sand all the grooves and then buffed them with this.
It cleans them up nicely.
Purple Wood Violet Rectangle Woolen


Then it's time to glue them up and I don't show it but I glue up just one tread at a time to be sure to get the treads spaced just right.
Automotive tire Light Bicycle part Bicycle fork Automotive wheel system


Automotive tire Wood Bicycle part Gear Gas


Then off to the drill press for sanding and buffing.
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Machine tool Tool Drilling Milling Wood


We're getting there.

Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Synthetic rubber


Now we need to drill out for the rims.

To keep everything trued up I drilled a 1/4 hole in the table which is the same as the wheel axle holes, then place a dowel and tire over this so all my drilling will be center of the tire.

Hand Automotive tire Fluid Finger Wood


Automotive tire Table Gas Wood Handwriting


I don't drill all the way through because I like to use the back to keep everything lined up which is harder once it's drilled al the way through.

Wood Milling Machine tool Gas Machine


Now using the dowel again to keep everything lined up for drilling out the center.

Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Adhesive


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Now I need to play around with making up some wheel hubs.
Here's a couple ideas, we'll see.

Tire Wheel Automotive tire Light Tread


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Tire Automotive tire Tread Wheel Synthetic rubber


The funny thing is I don't even know what kind of car truck or what these are for.

I should add that both Dutchy and I have other how toe's on tire and wheel making just do a search and find some great blogs.
Amazing stuff htl

Not a chip or chunk out of place anwhere, if you didn't know any better it looks like a real tyre
Your stash reminds me of my mining days and the tyre stock pile at Peak Downs.

Cloud Plant Sky Natural landscape Tree


The tyres are for Cat coal haulers and are about 3.5m wide and cost about $90 to100K AUD each, so there is a "few" bucks lined up there.

I am off to check out all your blogs, so will report back soon.
 

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#1,901 ·
34 coupe One more Time #2

Getting started on another 34 Coupe.
I already built one so have the plans but with this one the only thing I'm using is the shape of the body and have shrunk it down just a tad for a 2 7/8" wheel.
I should also add that the plans for this are only two pages but it's enough to get er done. [Toys And Joys]
It will be mostly maple cause that's whats one the shelf.
Will be trying to get this done before the cold is here to stay.

Already had this frame for a truck I just couldn't get my heart into a couple a months ago, these won't be the wheels once it's finished.
Just trying to get a feel for what's up, and what materials will work.
Wheel Automotive tire Tire Motor vehicle Automotive design


I chopped the top a little for a meaner look.
Hood Motor vehicle Trunk Automotive exterior Automotive design


Playing with some left over parts for the rear end.
Wheel Tire Automotive tire Tread Wood


Added mounts for the springs.
I added some dowels to be sure it stays in place.
Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Wood

Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Wood


Trying to get the feel of the frame in the back.
Automotive tire Bumper Wood Automotive wheel system Gas


Wood Set tool Tool Gas Engineering


Needs some seats, and steering wheel ,gear shiftier,and brakes
Liquid Fluid Wood Plastic bottle Automotive tire

Wood Auto part Metal Titanium Fashion accessory


Wood Gas Flooring Rectangle Hardwood


We need some gauges.
Motor vehicle Tire Automotive tire Bumper Gas


Just before I called it a day had to see what the roof wood look like.
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Automotive tire Gas Automotive exterior Motor vehicle Auto part


Here's the link to my other hot rod.

Musical instrument Plant Orange Font Circle
 

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#1,902 ·
34 coupe One more Time #2

Getting started on another 34 Coupe.
I already built one so have the plans but with this one the only thing I'm using is the shape of the body and have shrunk it down just a tad for a 2 7/8" wheel.
I should also add that the plans for this are only two pages but it's enough to get er done. [Toys And Joys]
It will be mostly maple cause that's whats one the shelf.
Will be trying to get this done before the cold is here to stay.

Already had this frame for a truck I just couldn't get my heart into a couple a months ago, these won't be the wheels once it's finished.
Just trying to get a feel for what's up, and what materials will work.
Wheel Automotive tire Tire Motor vehicle Automotive design


I chopped the top a little for a meaner look.
Hood Motor vehicle Trunk Automotive exterior Automotive design


Playing with some left over parts for the rear end.
Wheel Tire Automotive tire Tread Wood


Added mounts for the springs.
I added some dowels to be sure it stays in place.
Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Wood

Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Wood


Trying to get the feel of the frame in the back.
Automotive tire Bumper Wood Automotive wheel system Gas


Wood Set tool Tool Gas Engineering


Needs some seats, and steering wheel ,gear shiftier,and brakes
Liquid Fluid Wood Plastic bottle Automotive tire

Wood Auto part Metal Titanium Fashion accessory


Wood Gas Flooring Rectangle Hardwood


We need some gauges.
Motor vehicle Tire Automotive tire Bumper Gas


Just before I called it a day had to see what the roof wood look like.
Tire Wheel Automotive tire Motor vehicle Automotive design


Automotive tire Gas Automotive exterior Motor vehicle Auto part


Here's the link to my other hot rod.

Musical instrument Plant Orange Font Circle
Oh Man your looking good. I love those old 34 Coupes.
 

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#1,911 ·
Starting on the motor for the coupe

One of those might as well make 3 while I'm at it so my next model can have one.

I want to thank SouthavenToyMaker for his motor project that got me wanting to build a really mean Hot Rod motor.

Getting cold in the shop. BRRRRRRR!!!!!
Wood Rectangle Creative arts Art Hardwood


Wood Hardwood Engineering Rectangle Audio equipment


Wood Wooden block Wood stain Hardwood Flooring


Theater curtain Rectangle Curtain Amber Font


I've been getting asked for the dimensions for the motor well here's a quick drawing.
White Font Circle Auto part Pattern


Parallel Engineering Plan Schematic Technical drawing


Hope this helps.
 

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#1,912 ·
Starting on the motor for the coupe

One of those might as well make 3 while I'm at it so my next model can have one.

I want to thank SouthavenToyMaker for his motor project that got me wanting to build a really mean Hot Rod motor.

Getting cold in the shop. BRRRRRRR!!!!!
Wood Rectangle Creative arts Art Hardwood


Wood Hardwood Engineering Rectangle Audio equipment


Wood Wooden block Wood stain Hardwood Flooring


Theater curtain Rectangle Curtain Amber Font


I've been getting asked for the dimensions for the motor well here's a quick drawing.
White Font Circle Auto part Pattern


Parallel Engineering Plan Schematic Technical drawing


Hope this helps.
What do you call cold Bruce, we're enjoying a start to summer of high 20deg's "C" to the mid 30deg's "C"...

Back on topic, good start to the engine!!
 

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#1,928 ·
34 coupe Feel like I'm getting some where

It's finally starting to come together after power outage and snow.
Still have a way to go with the frame but can now see what need to be done.
Wheel Automotive tire Motor vehicle Tire Wood


Wood Hand tool Motor vehicle Gas Auto part


Automotive tire Wood Motor vehicle Automotive design Gas


Got a feel for the bonnet and radiator cover.
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Table Automotive tire Vehicle Motor vehicle Wood


Lets see what the motor would look like without a cover.
Wheel Tire Vehicle Car Motor vehicle


You can see here where the radiator will fit in the cover.
Tire Wheel Land vehicle Car Vehicle


Wheel Tire Vehicle Car Motor vehicle


And a look at the underneath.
Wood Basket Room Kitchen utensil Shelving
 

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#1,929 ·
34 coupe Feel like I'm getting some where

It's finally starting to come together after power outage and snow.
Still have a way to go with the frame but can now see what need to be done.
Wheel Automotive tire Motor vehicle Tire Wood


Wood Hand tool Motor vehicle Gas Auto part


Automotive tire Wood Motor vehicle Automotive design Gas


Got a feel for the bonnet and radiator cover.
Motor vehicle Wheel Automotive tire Automotive design Tire


Automotive tire Automotive design Motor vehicle Wood Wheel


Table Automotive tire Vehicle Motor vehicle Wood


Lets see what the motor would look like without a cover.
Wheel Tire Vehicle Car Motor vehicle


You can see here where the radiator will fit in the cover.
Tire Wheel Land vehicle Car Vehicle


Wheel Tire Vehicle Car Motor vehicle


And a look at the underneath.
Wood Basket Room Kitchen utensil Shelving
Looking GREAT!
 

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#1,946 ·
34 coupe Put in the time but not much progress today

Seem like I spent more time scratching my head than making anything.

Worked some more on the radiator.
Rectangle Wood Gas Font Metal


Wood Automotive tire Motor vehicle Gas Automotive wheel system


Wood Automotive tire Motor vehicle Grille Radio


Wood Automotive design Gas Audio equipment Hardwood


Then on to the bonnet.
Handheld power drill Wood Saw Gas Metalworking hand tool

Wheel Tire Automotive tire Automotive design Motor vehicle


Wheel Tire Automotive tire Motor vehicle Vehicle


Tire Wheel Vehicle Automotive tire Motor vehicle


I need to make my mind up if I want the front wheels before the radiator or out back.

Would like some input on this.
Wheel Tire Vehicle Automotive tire Motor vehicle


Tire Wheel Car Vehicle Automotive tire
 

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#1,947 ·
34 coupe Put in the time but not much progress today

Seem like I spent more time scratching my head than making anything.

Worked some more on the radiator.
Rectangle Wood Gas Font Metal


Wood Automotive tire Motor vehicle Gas Automotive wheel system


Wood Automotive tire Motor vehicle Grille Radio


Wood Automotive design Gas Audio equipment Hardwood


Then on to the bonnet.
Handheld power drill Wood Saw Gas Metalworking hand tool

Wheel Tire Automotive tire Automotive design Motor vehicle


Wheel Tire Automotive tire Motor vehicle Vehicle


Tire Wheel Vehicle Automotive tire Motor vehicle


I need to make my mind up if I want the front wheels before the radiator or out back.

Would like some input on this.
Wheel Tire Vehicle Automotive tire Motor vehicle


Tire Wheel Car Vehicle Automotive tire
taking shape, we will have to meet at the strip and line up…..LOL
 

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#1,963 ·
34 coupe frame and front end

Well for one I de Mad Maxed the frame [or in other words shortened it] and added some shape. LOL
Wood Automotive design Motor vehicle Automotive exterior Hardwood


Automotive design Wood Table Hardwood Automotive exterior


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Motor vehicle Car


Automotive tire Wood Gas Water bottle Machine


Then went on and figured out the front end.
Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Motor vehicle


Wheel Tire Vehicle Automotive tire Tread


Then glue on the top and sand sand sand.
Tire Wheel Vehicle Motor vehicle Automotive tire


Tire Wheel Truck Vehicle Automotive tire


Tire Wheel Vehicle Automotive tire Motor vehicle
 

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#1,964 ·
34 coupe frame and front end

Well for one I de Mad Maxed the frame [or in other words shortened it] and added some shape. LOL
Wood Automotive design Motor vehicle Automotive exterior Hardwood


Automotive design Wood Table Hardwood Automotive exterior


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Motor vehicle Car


Automotive tire Wood Gas Water bottle Machine


Then went on and figured out the front end.
Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Motor vehicle


Wheel Tire Vehicle Automotive tire Tread


Then glue on the top and sand sand sand.
Tire Wheel Vehicle Motor vehicle Automotive tire


Tire Wheel Truck Vehicle Automotive tire


Tire Wheel Vehicle Automotive tire Motor vehicle
Look out thunder road. Burn rubber
 

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