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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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#711 ·
Hummer Wheels Jig Part 2 & 3

My last two projects have been mostly of oak and where that oak came from was a queen size platform bed I made back around 1995?
I was out scrounging a couple a months ago and came across a man putting out a very nice queen size bed, got it for the lumber but once the wife saw it and I knew she would she started cleaning it up and 2 hours later she had a new bed. LOL
So that's why I got to building with oak and here's the last part of it, I should have took pictures of the victim but forgot to.



Sanding the rims to fit inside the tire.

Here some pictures of the parts and I can see where if you were building 3 or more of these projects at one time you better be really organized or things would get out of control very quickly.






Made a jig to drill the lag bolts.
Have pivoting point so hole will always be at the same distance from the outside.
I made a pattern and would set the wood under it drill the first hole and then put a pin in it to keep the pattern and wood matched up then would go to the other side of the pattern and drill another hole and add a pin now the pattern will stay where it should.









I cut over 60 of those bolts and drilled that many holes and glue that many parts to come up with this.


I didn't use tooth picks this time tried some 1/8" dowels just a little bigger and hope they don't show up so white when done.



I still need to glue in the rim and the bolt center but not sure how far out I want the rim to be yet so will just wait on the hummer to tell me what it wants.
So they're all sanded and ready for the truck.








I feel like I put more work in these 6 wheels than I did the cattle car and Lincoln combined.
Not counting the Lincoln's wheels in that. lol

So now we start the Hummer.

 

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#712 ·
Hummer Wheels Jig Part 2 & 3

My last two projects have been mostly of oak and where that oak came from was a queen size platform bed I made back around 1995?
I was out scrounging a couple a months ago and came across a man putting out a very nice queen size bed, got it for the lumber but once the wife saw it and I knew she would she started cleaning it up and 2 hours later she had a new bed. LOL
So that's why I got to building with oak and here's the last part of it, I should have took pictures of the victim but forgot to.

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Sanding the rims to fit inside the tire.
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Here some pictures of the parts and I can see where if you were building 3 or more of these projects at one time you better be really organized or things would get out of control very quickly.
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Made a jig to drill the lag bolts.
Have pivoting point so hole will always be at the same distance from the outside.
I made a pattern and would set the wood under it drill the first hole and then put a pin in it to keep the pattern and wood matched up then would go to the other side of the pattern and drill another hole and add a pin now the pattern will stay where it should.

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I cut over 60 of those bolts and drilled that many holes and glue that many parts to come up with this.
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I didn't use tooth picks this time tried some 1/8" dowels just a little bigger and hope they don't show up so white when done.

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I still need to glue in the rim and the bolt center but not sure how far out I want the rim to be yet so will just wait on the hummer to tell me what it wants.
So they're all sanded and ready for the truck.
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I feel like I put more work in these 6 wheels than I did the cattle car and Lincoln combined.
Not counting the Lincoln's wheels in that. lol

So now we start the Hummer.

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Very helpfull guide. Like you always say, "there are 100 ways…........"
 

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#728 ·
Start The Hummer One and a Two

Well the wheels are ready now for the frame work for the Hummer.
Most of this work you've seen in my other how2's so just pictures.
This is going to be one big vehicle but I always say that don't I, but it's TRUE!!! LOL

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Going to be doing the back end a little differently, I hope it works out.

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Cutting out for the axles.

The wheels was page 9 and this is all from the first page so only 7 more to go.
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#729 ·
Start The Hummer One and a Two

Well the wheels are ready now for the frame work for the Hummer.
Most of this work you've seen in my other how2's so just pictures.
This is going to be one big vehicle but I always say that don't I, but it's TRUE!!! LOL

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Going to be doing the back end a little differently, I hope it works out.

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Cutting out for the axles.

The wheels was page 9 and this is all from the first page so only 7 more to go.
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I'll bite… Where'd you buy the groovy wood from?? Nice touch.
 

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#736 ·
Hummer body work #3

It's starting to look like something but I don't know what.

I really need to be making the seats and gauges but just have to do some body work to see what it's going to look like.
Maybe tomorrow I'll get back to the program, ya right!
Don't look like much but played around with the angles for the sides.
I don't know why they don't just tell you their 15 degrees[I don't know how to make that circle thingy that says degrees] for the windshield and 7 degrees for the sides.

Here's the axles in place.

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And you all know me by now got to put the wheels on and give it a look see.

This thing stands almost as tall as my Toyota Prerunner. LOL

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Ok and for the last picture what do you all think about we make a pickup truck for a little change of pace?
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#737 ·
Hummer body work #3

It's starting to look like something but I don't know what.

I really need to be making the seats and gauges but just have to do some body work to see what it's going to look like.
Maybe tomorrow I'll get back to the program, ya right!
Don't look like much but played around with the angles for the sides.
I don't know why they don't just tell you their 15 degrees[I don't know how to make that circle thingy that says degrees] for the windshield and 7 degrees for the sides.

Here's the axles in place.

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Pneumatic tool Saw Handheld power drill Drill Hammer drill


Wood Rectangle Wood stain Flooring Floor


And you all know me by now got to put the wheels on and give it a look see.

This thing stands almost as tall as my Toyota Prerunner. LOL

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Ok and for the last picture what do you all think about we make a pickup truck for a little change of pace?
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Good progress Bruce…The mockup with the wheels & no sides looks great…
 

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#748 ·
Hummer Worked on the inside

Figured I better get the insides done before I get the wild hair and close this thing up.
I'm finding that I have a bad habit of thinking about something that needs done then the next day going and forgetting about it and doing something that make it hard or near impossible to do it after the fact.
So get the inside done then on we go.
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#749 ·
Hummer Worked on the inside

Figured I better get the insides done before I get the wild hair and close this thing up.
I'm finding that I have a bad habit of thinking about something that needs done then the next day going and forgetting about it and doing something that make it hard or near impossible to do it after the fact.
So get the inside done then on we go.
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> Nice Bruce.
 

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#768 ·
Hummer Working Back to going forward again I hope

Went at my usual full speed ahead and it got me in trouble this time around.
I know better than to take any thing on the Toys and Joys plans with out checking and rechecking that what it shows is what needs to be done.
I"ve been building the easier plans here lately and to just jump in without really studying the plans is a recipe for trouble and sure enough had to do some back peddling to cover my mistakes and get on the straight and narrow.

So now all is good in Hummer ville and will try to keep my enthusiasm in check.

Ok where was I?
Last I made the seats and added some cushions.
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Then sanded the back all flush and installed the tail gate.
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Then on to the front fenders and this is where I wasn't paying attention to business.
There are two parts to each front fender plus a right and left.
Well I did fine on the first set, right and left these are compound cuts so can get in trouble really quick if not paying attention
but when I cut the smaller set that fits on top of the first I got my fronts and back mixed up and there was no way they were going to work so had to back up and make another set but this time I put arrows showing which way was front so no mistakes this time.

I would think T&J would mark the sets but that's right they don't give you but one set the right side and expect you to flip it around and get her done.
Saves them some paper but this is one place where they could help their users out I would think.

I'm not saying this in a mad fit but some newer builders will be way lost on this part of the plans I would think.

After gluing up some parts needed to cut out for the gas filler.
I used a router bit in the drill press to make the cut.
Clamped down a speed square for a fence and held the part in a vice to be held securely.

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I think I figure out why the mistake, on most things the back is larger than the front so if you take this for a fact you're in trouble here because you're cutting out for the headlight and the front is larger than the back here.

OK here's my redo of the headlight fender.
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Sand between cuts while you still have some level surfaces.
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I taped a piece a scrap wood under the odd shape to get it level for the final cut.
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Did you notice the R's ans L's and the arrows showing which way the pictures should be facing, this will help keep every thing straight as you work.

I'm glad I got that all fixed and working right, it feels much better when a plans coming together and not falling apart. LOL

Finally got it glued in and sanded.

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Never fails but I need to put the wheels on and take it for a spin.
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Now we can get an idea what the pickup version of the Hummer will look like.
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And here's the grill maybe.
Tire Wheel Automotive tire Motor vehicle Tread


I have seen comments by some that they built a second project being not happy with the way the first one turned out, and I now understand where they were coming from.
This project will get done and be ok but I just know it could have been way better.

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#769 ·
Hummer Working Back to going forward again I hope

Went at my usual full speed ahead and it got me in trouble this time around.
I know better than to take any thing on the Toys and Joys plans with out checking and rechecking that what it shows is what needs to be done.
I"ve been building the easier plans here lately and to just jump in without really studying the plans is a recipe for trouble and sure enough had to do some back peddling to cover my mistakes and get on the straight and narrow.

So now all is good in Hummer ville and will try to keep my enthusiasm in check.

Ok where was I?
Last I made the seats and added some cushions.
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Then sanded the back all flush and installed the tail gate.
Wood Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain Flooring


Then on to the front fenders and this is where I wasn't paying attention to business.
There are two parts to each front fender plus a right and left.
Well I did fine on the first set, right and left these are compound cuts so can get in trouble really quick if not paying attention
but when I cut the smaller set that fits on top of the first I got my fronts and back mixed up and there was no way they were going to work so had to back up and make another set but this time I put arrows showing which way was front so no mistakes this time.

I would think T&J would mark the sets but that's right they don't give you but one set the right side and expect you to flip it around and get her done.
Saves them some paper but this is one place where they could help their users out I would think.

I'm not saying this in a mad fit but some newer builders will be way lost on this part of the plans I would think.

After gluing up some parts needed to cut out for the gas filler.
I used a router bit in the drill press to make the cut.
Clamped down a speed square for a fence and held the part in a vice to be held securely.

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Wood Automotive exterior Gas Table Flooring


Wheel Tire Motor vehicle Automotive tire Automotive design


Wood Orange Rectangle Packing materials Electric blue


I think I figure out why the mistake, on most things the back is larger than the front so if you take this for a fact you're in trouble here because you're cutting out for the headlight and the front is larger than the back here.

OK here's my redo of the headlight fender.
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Sand between cuts while you still have some level surfaces.
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I taped a piece a scrap wood under the odd shape to get it level for the final cut.
Wood Rectangle Envelope Hardwood Packing materials


Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Font


Did you notice the R's ans L's and the arrows showing which way the pictures should be facing, this will help keep every thing straight as you work.

I'm glad I got that all fixed and working right, it feels much better when a plans coming together and not falling apart. LOL

Finally got it glued in and sanded.

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Never fails but I need to put the wheels on and take it for a spin.
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Now we can get an idea what the pickup version of the Hummer will look like.
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And here's the grill maybe.
Tire Wheel Automotive tire Motor vehicle Tread


I have seen comments by some that they built a second project being not happy with the way the first one turned out, and I now understand where they were coming from.
This project will get done and be ok but I just know it could have been way better.

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I also am progressing ahead put first coat of poly on today I am pleased if you can be happy
 

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#787 ·
Hummer working on the grill

It's funny I already had the grill made and it still took me all day to get er done.
Here's what I had done yesterday.
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Here's what it looks like this evening.

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And here's what happened in between.

I don't have any head lights so made some up.
I was over at Hobby Lobby looking for some head lights and no joy but they did have some bowls that looked promising so lets see what we can come up with.

At the bottom of the second picture is the bowls but it needs a round center so took some hole plugs and sanded off the back and now have a nice round disk to glue in the bowl for the lite.

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I glued one of the disks to the front and back and now have an old timey looking head light.
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I think I'm going to use some of the disks for my other lights on the truck.
Here's How they were made.

First drilled a hole with a bit just a tad bigger than the plug, ad a little saw dust to the bottom and put a plug in the hole face down.
Now sand the back of the disk till it's got the flat back like you want it.
May need to turn the plug around a couple a times to get an even back.

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So here's what I got for my efforts.
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Now I need to hollow it out behind the grill work.
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#788 ·
Hummer working on the grill

It's funny I already had the grill made and it still took me all day to get er done.
Here's what I had done yesterday.
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Here's what it looks like this evening.

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And here's what happened in between.

I don't have any head lights so made some up.
I was over at Hobby Lobby looking for some head lights and no joy but they did have some bowls that looked promising so lets see what we can come up with.

At the bottom of the second picture is the bowls but it needs a round center so took some hole plugs and sanded off the back and now have a nice round disk to glue in the bowl for the lite.

Wood Drinkware Dishware Circle Serveware


I glued one of the disks to the front and back and now have an old timey looking head light.
Drinkware Cup Dishware Wood Serveware


Wood Flooring Ingredient Hardwood Cuisine


I think I'm going to use some of the disks for my other lights on the truck.
Here's How they were made.

First drilled a hole with a bit just a tad bigger than the plug, ad a little saw dust to the bottom and put a plug in the hole face down.
Now sand the back of the disk till it's got the flat back like you want it.
May need to turn the plug around a couple a times to get an even back.

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Wood Automotive tire Beige Art Ceiling


Automotive tire Gas Motor vehicle Power tool Machine


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So here's what I got for my efforts.
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Now I need to hollow it out behind the grill work.
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Bruce,
Great job, as always!
 

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#797 ·
Hummer It's a slow go on the details.

Slow going but getting in the details.
Finished up the inside so sealed it with some danish oil finish.
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Had to sand off the back of the rear headrests so the back could lean in just right.
Kinda like the look of the cut off headrest, need to file that away for future use.

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Here's a better look of the grill.

I had to force myself from putting on the bush guard, really going to make the front end me thinks but still have a lot a little stuff where I will be needing to lay it on it's side so no bush guard at this time. :-[
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Working on some doors.
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#798 ·
Hummer It's a slow go on the details.

Slow going but getting in the details.
Finished up the inside so sealed it with some danish oil finish.
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Had to sand off the back of the rear headrests so the back could lean in just right.
Kinda like the look of the cut off headrest, need to file that away for future use.

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Here's a better look of the grill.

I had to force myself from putting on the bush guard, really going to make the front end me thinks but still have a lot a little stuff where I will be needing to lay it on it's side so no bush guard at this time. :-[
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Working on some doors.
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man that thing looks HUGE
but very great job on it
 

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#809 ·
Hummer Knocking at the door #9

Well I finally figured what I'd do with the doors.
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Took it for another ride.
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I want to put the grill on so bad.
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I ebonized an extra tire just to see what it would look like, had a bit of a smoky brown look to it but will add a little finish to it tomorrow and see if that livens it up.
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Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Wood


Getting closer to a fine finish.
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#810 ·
Hummer Knocking at the door #9

Well I finally figured what I'd do with the doors.
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Wood Hardwood Rectangle Wood stain Camera


Took it for another ride.
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I want to put the grill on so bad.
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I ebonized an extra tire just to see what it would look like, had a bit of a smoky brown look to it but will add a little finish to it tomorrow and see if that livens it up.
Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Wood


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Wood


Getting closer to a fine finish.
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I like the ebonizing BRUCE finish should make it pop very nicely
 

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#824 ·
Hummer Almost there

I really like the Dark Danish oil!!!
It has some walnut stain in it and sinks into the grain and darkens it so it really shows up in the oak.
I got the bumpers on and all the little side panels and gas filler, all I really have left is the back stop lights and the windshield post.
O! and I still need to build the rack and radiator grill, I made one grill but it just wouldn't bend enough over the hood so will need to make a few things and get the wheels oiled up.
May look into building some fences for the back of the pickup. [Can't think what you call them???]
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I used the clear Danish oil on the inside and while I was painting the out side I used the same for the upper part of the inside so it's now two tone on the inside cool!!!

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Got the bush guard and back bumpers on, just love the bush guard!!!
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The extra wheel I darkened turned out great but the side wall had a white spot don't know if it was a greasy fingerprint or what so sanded it out and put the oil finish on it just to see what the black tread and dark danish oil would look like.
Here's the wheels before the danish oil, tomorrow I'll know if they're going to work but from what I see so far they're looking great.
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If all goes well should have it all finished tomorrow.
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#825 ·
Hummer Almost there

I really like the Dark Danish oil!!!
It has some walnut stain in it and sinks into the grain and darkens it so it really shows up in the oak.
I got the bumpers on and all the little side panels and gas filler, all I really have left is the back stop lights and the windshield post.
O! and I still need to build the rack and radiator grill, I made one grill but it just wouldn't bend enough over the hood so will need to make a few things and get the wheels oiled up.
May look into building some fences for the back of the pickup. [Can't think what you call them???]
Wheel Motor vehicle Wood Automotive design Automotive exterior


Wood Table Wood stain Musical instrument Hardwood


Wood Automotive design Table Bench Vehicle


Wheel Vehicle Motor vehicle Automotive design Tire


I used the clear Danish oil on the inside and while I was painting the out side I used the same for the upper part of the inside so it's now two tone on the inside cool!!!

Rectangle Wood Hardwood Wood stain Flooring

Table Wood Rectangle Floor Flooring


Got the bush guard and back bumpers on, just love the bush guard!!!
Wood Radio Wood stain Hardwood Flooring


Vehicle Hood Motor vehicle Automotive lighting Car


The extra wheel I darkened turned out great but the side wall had a white spot don't know if it was a greasy fingerprint or what so sanded it out and put the oil finish on it just to see what the black tread and dark danish oil would look like.
Here's the wheels before the danish oil, tomorrow I'll know if they're going to work but from what I see so far they're looking great.
Automotive tire Tread Wood Tire Wheel


If all goes well should have it all finished tomorrow.
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Yes Bruce, Some of the grain in the timber has really been highlighted with the stain…beautiful.
 

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#835 ·
Hummer Ebonized tires #11

The tires turned out great and thanks all for heading me in the right direction there.

I stained my first trucks wheels with jacobean stain and wasn't dark enough so used a magic marker on it and it made them black but this ebonizing treatment gets them just right and there was no need to sand them.

Here's the ebonizing treatment on the tires.
I let the water treatment dry 24 hours it's 95° in the shop so dried up well.
Automotive tire Tread Wood Tire Wheel


Then put danish oil on them.
Picture with flash.
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With out flash.
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The second the oil hit the wood it went black or close enough.
Using a flash you can see the brown but without the flash they look almost black which is just right.
It's sad how the camera really doesn't show the true beauty of the wood.

You all have show the ebonized tires but the true beauty just doesn't get translated with a camera.

Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Wood


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Synthetic rubber


Here's the one that got the side walls sanded just to get an idea how that looks.
Will be sanding the oil off and ebonizing the side walls so it can be used as a spare tire.

You may have noticed that the center tread looks different well it's cherry, just happened to have some scraps of cherry around when I was making the wheels and used it instead of making some thinner oak, if I knew what I do now I would have used oak but it just adds a little different look so not hurting anything.
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That affliction is hitting me again, should add a few more things but my mind has said it's enough.
So here's a teaser.
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Just a note for those liking the way the dark Danish oil looks on the Hummer body but wanting to use a traditional finish test out some minwax provincial stain adds the dark to the grain without darkening the whole thing.
You could also add just a touch more walnut stain the the provincial to get even darker but some testing would be needed.

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#836 ·
Hummer Ebonized tires #11

The tires turned out great and thanks all for heading me in the right direction there.

I stained my first trucks wheels with jacobean stain and wasn't dark enough so used a magic marker on it and it made them black but this ebonizing treatment gets them just right and there was no need to sand them.

Here's the ebonizing treatment on the tires.
I let the water treatment dry 24 hours it's 95° in the shop so dried up well.
Automotive tire Tread Wood Tire Wheel


Then put danish oil on them.
Picture with flash.
Automotive tire Tread Wood Automotive wheel system Tire

With out flash.
Tire Automotive tire Light Tread Synthetic rubber


The second the oil hit the wood it went black or close enough.
Using a flash you can see the brown but without the flash they look almost black which is just right.
It's sad how the camera really doesn't show the true beauty of the wood.

You all have show the ebonized tires but the true beauty just doesn't get translated with a camera.

Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Wood


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Synthetic rubber


Here's the one that got the side walls sanded just to get an idea how that looks.
Will be sanding the oil off and ebonizing the side walls so it can be used as a spare tire.

You may have noticed that the center tread looks different well it's cherry, just happened to have some scraps of cherry around when I was making the wheels and used it instead of making some thinner oak, if I knew what I do now I would have used oak but it just adds a little different look so not hurting anything.
Tire Wheel Vehicle Automotive tire Motor vehicle


Wheel Tire Vehicle Automotive tire Car


That affliction is hitting me again, should add a few more things but my mind has said it's enough.
So here's a teaser.
Wheel Tire Vehicle Motor vehicle Automotive tire


Just a note for those liking the way the dark Danish oil looks on the Hummer body but wanting to use a traditional finish test out some minwax provincial stain adds the dark to the grain without darkening the whole thing.
You could also add just a touch more walnut stain the the provincial to get even darker but some testing would be needed.

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Bruce, What a difference a little colour makes or is that lack of colour were black is concerned…
Sir, with the black tyres you have added a superb level of beautiful detail….love it.
 

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#843 ·
Hummer adding the last few things #12

Ducky talked me into adding a few more things to the build so here they are then that's it. lol
Added a luggage rack but had to shorten up the rack being it's a pickup truck.
So here's a luggage rack quick how to.

I printed out the plans for it then cut it up to fit the top of the truck then cut parts to fit that plan.
I hot glued the three braces to the plans so they wouldn't move then I had something to go by to keep everything lined up.

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I then banded it, I guess I really should have took more time with it but this will get er done.
Wood Rectangle Wood stain Font Flooring


Wood Font Wood stain Flooring Hardwood

Then sanding and buffing and onto the roof it went.
I clamped a board down to keep it lined up till the glue dried.
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Next I built some over head lights.
I really need to find some store bought ones but just for a few lights I'm not paying $9 shipping.
So notice on some real Hummers they use the square lights so hey let's give that a try.

I took a page out of Dutchy's play book and made them.
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Here's the project post.
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/256138

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#844 ·
Hummer adding the last few things #12

Ducky talked me into adding a few more things to the build so here they are then that's it. lol
Added a luggage rack but had to shorten up the rack being it's a pickup truck.
So here's a luggage rack quick how to.

I printed out the plans for it then cut it up to fit the top of the truck then cut parts to fit that plan.
I hot glued the three braces to the plans so they wouldn't move then I had something to go by to keep everything lined up.

Wood Rectangle Font Flooring Floor


Wood Rectangle Font Flooring Hardwood


Wood Wood stain Font Hardwood Chair


Wood Wood stain Font Hardwood Pattern

I then banded it, I guess I really should have took more time with it but this will get er done.
Wood Rectangle Wood stain Font Flooring


Wood Font Wood stain Flooring Hardwood

Then sanding and buffing and onto the roof it went.
I clamped a board down to keep it lined up till the glue dried.
Furniture Table Wood Tableware Musical instrument


Tire Wheel Car Truck Vehicle


Next I built some over head lights.
I really need to find some store bought ones but just for a few lights I'm not paying $9 shipping.
So notice on some real Hummers they use the square lights so hey let's give that a try.

I took a page out of Dutchy's play book and made them.
Sleeve Wood Rectangle Beige Flooring


Table Wood Wood stain Rectangle Hardwood


Wood Gas Hardwood Flooring Engineering


Wood Hardwood Rectangle Wood stain Flooring


Here's the project post.
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/256138

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looks like a skid LMAO
 

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#862 ·
Starting on a 1935 Ford #1

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I've hardly got the thing started and wish I had done it way different.

Starting to run out of nice wood and don't want to put any $$$ into this car so thought I would try one out of some pine shelving and 2Ă—4s.
If worst comes to worst I'll paint it never ever done one of those before so why not. lol
I know ducky I got the oxygen waiting on you over in the corner.

One thing I'm already noticing is it's going to take some doing to keep the dings out of this soft wood.
May need to use a towel under at all times for that.

Is it to late to start over and use some better wood?

Just some quick pictures of getting started and seeing which way it wants to go.

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Did you happen to notice my big mistake yet?
Hint It's written right on the side of the part.

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Ok I got it fixed now.
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Ok!!!
What i did wrong was get in a hurry and cut out the sides and glued them up BUT I forgot to saw the sides down to 3/8" so when I went to put it on the frame it was like 3/4 to fat.
So had to take it to the table saw and resaw the sides while they were all glues up.
But hey now I got a set of 1/4" sides if I want to build another one.

I know it ain't much but it's a start.
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#863 ·
Starting on a 1935 Ford #1

Wheel Tire Land vehicle Vehicle Car


I've hardly got the thing started and wish I had done it way different.

Starting to run out of nice wood and don't want to put any $$$ into this car so thought I would try one out of some pine shelving and 2Ă—4s.
If worst comes to worst I'll paint it never ever done one of those before so why not. lol
I know ducky I got the oxygen waiting on you over in the corner.

One thing I'm already noticing is it's going to take some doing to keep the dings out of this soft wood.
May need to use a towel under at all times for that.

Is it to late to start over and use some better wood?

Just some quick pictures of getting started and seeing which way it wants to go.

Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Rectangle


Handwriting Wood Rectangle Font Gas


Sewing machine feet Sewing machine Wood Sewing machine needle Sewing


Did you happen to notice my big mistake yet?
Hint It's written right on the side of the part.

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Ok I got it fixed now.
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Ok!!!
What i did wrong was get in a hurry and cut out the sides and glued them up BUT I forgot to saw the sides down to 3/8" so when I went to put it on the frame it was like 3/4 to fat.
So had to take it to the table saw and resaw the sides while they were all glues up.
But hey now I got a set of 1/4" sides if I want to build another one.

I know it ain't much but it's a start.
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G'Day Bruce, The lacquer is hardly dry on the Hummer and this Ford is well on the way…Looks good..

PS - Toymakers don't make mistakes just modifications and embellishments….
 

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#870 ·
1935 Ford #2

Just sand and sand and get er shaped up.
But first gotta get the inside done and finished cause once the tops on you're not touching it.
So let's build the benches and steering wheel.

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Now the hood and fenders need placing.
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#871 ·
1935 Ford #2

Just sand and sand and get er shaped up.
But first gotta get the inside done and finished cause once the tops on you're not touching it.
So let's build the benches and steering wheel.

Wood Font Hardwood Engineering Paper


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Now the hood and fenders need placing.
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very nice wheels ….......also nice seats …...... and its a FORD so you know it will run very well …..LMAO
 

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#884 ·
1935 ford Just about there #3

Just about done just needs some bumpers but way to hot to keep going so.
The floor boards fenders and the radiator were the main projects for this build.

Starting to get the feel for the fenders but they definitely slow you down if you want to get them right.
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The radiator was a half day project didn't really know what I wanted but it all came out after like 4 tries.
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Tested out some walnut danish oil which would be like putting on a dark stain and the pine would have bloached all over the place so just put a clear danish oil on it and it looks pretty nice not great but hey it's pine, probably should have stuck to either the 2Ă—4 lumber or the clear pine they really don't match but the plan was to paint it which I still may do down the road.

Still need to make bumpers but if I'm going to paint it no need for bumpers just yet.
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Really have fun building these cars and I think it would be kinda cool to try painting it the more I think about it, but will have to check and see what the Danish oil did to it, more testing me thinks.
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#885 ·
1935 ford Just about there #3

Just about done just needs some bumpers but way to hot to keep going so.
The floor boards fenders and the radiator were the main projects for this build.

Starting to get the feel for the fenders but they definitely slow you down if you want to get them right.









The radiator was a half day project didn't really know what I wanted but it all came out after like 4 tries.








Tested out some walnut danish oil which would be like putting on a dark stain and the pine would have bloached all over the place so just put a clear danish oil on it and it looks pretty nice not great but hey it's pine, probably should have stuck to either the 2Ă—4 lumber or the clear pine they really don't match but the plan was to paint it which I still may do down the road.

Still need to make bumpers but if I'm going to paint it no need for bumpers just yet.














Really have fun building these cars and I think it would be kinda cool to try painting it the more I think about it, but will have to check and see what the Danish oil did to it, more testing me thinks.
hi buddy ….......... if you paint it I will find you and kick you heiney …. or show you the hole in my belly…. or both LMAO
 

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#905 ·
1935 Ford Blacked Out

It's really hard to get any nice pictures with the black.

Still playing with the Ford, this time put some black laquer on it to see what that would do.
Hard to keep the dust off of it to get a picture but you get the idea.
A little fine sanding and maybe one more light coat, then some polish?
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Tire Wheel Land vehicle Vehicle Car


Here's some shots without the flash.
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You can still see and feel the wood grain but one more shot of the paint would end that I believe.
When I was painting it I went over it a bunch a times but with a very light coat so it wouldn't run or get thick.
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Tire Wheel Vehicle Car Automotive tire


The black really shows all the little dings in the pine, can see where it would pay to go over it with some putty or sheet rock mud to even it out but I'll stick to the harder woods from now on and not have all these headaches.
I sanded and sanded but when I was putting on the oil it got hit just a little and it really shows with the black paint.
Must say I learned a lot and that's what it's all about for me.
 

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#906 ·
1935 Ford Blacked Out

It's really hard to get any nice pictures with the black.

Still playing with the Ford, this time put some black laquer on it to see what that would do.
Hard to keep the dust off of it to get a picture but you get the idea.
A little fine sanding and maybe one more light coat, then some polish?
Wheel Tire Vehicle Toy Wood


Tire Wheel Land vehicle Vehicle Car


Here's some shots without the flash.
Tire Wheel Vehicle Automotive tire Car

You can still see and feel the wood grain but one more shot of the paint would end that I believe.
When I was painting it I went over it a bunch a times but with a very light coat so it wouldn't run or get thick.
Tire Wheel Vehicle Car Toy


Tire Wheel Vehicle Car Automotive tire


The black really shows all the little dings in the pine, can see where it would pay to go over it with some putty or sheet rock mud to even it out but I'll stick to the harder woods from now on and not have all these headaches.
I sanded and sanded but when I was putting on the oil it got hit just a little and it really shows with the black paint.
Must say I learned a lot and that's what it's all about for me.
It still looks good.

A satin cream color will hide the dings and still look good.

Or leave the fender s black and use a medium grey for the rest.
 

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#923 ·
Low Boy Trailer build #1

Well it's about time to get my Excavator a trailer, so the low boy is on the table.
Just cutting out some of the main parts.

I had found a wobble dado blade at a yard sale some time back but my Dewalt can't use it so ordered a 5/8 arbor for the Shopsmith so now I can cut my dados in one pass where it used to take me forever to get er done.

Back 30 something years ago I used to use a wobble blade on my dewalt radial arm saw but from what I remember it would vibrate a little but on the Shopsmith it really ran smooth as silk but this one has more teeth so that could be the reason.

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I need to make a zero clearance cover for the saw, I thought I had made some and I did but it was for the older model so will be making some covers here shortly.
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I'm going off the plans a little and will have dowels down the middle instead of solid wood.

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I know this isn't much but I took quite a bit a time making sure I had the wobble blade set up right on the Shopsmith, not something you want to get wrong me thinks.
It cut smooth as butter so will feel better from now on setting it up and using it.
I sure could have used it on the tracks for the Excavator, would have saved me a day or two.
 

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#924 ·
Low Boy Trailer build #1

Well it's about time to get my Excavator a trailer, so the low boy is on the table.
Just cutting out some of the main parts.

I had found a wobble dado blade at a yard sale some time back but my Dewalt can't use it so ordered a 5/8 arbor for the Shopsmith so now I can cut my dados in one pass where it used to take me forever to get er done.

Back 30 something years ago I used to use a wobble blade on my dewalt radial arm saw but from what I remember it would vibrate a little but on the Shopsmith it really ran smooth as silk but this one has more teeth so that could be the reason.

Wood Yellow Gas Automotive tire Engineering


I need to make a zero clearance cover for the saw, I thought I had made some and I did but it was for the older model so will be making some covers here shortly.
Table Wood Audio equipment Musical instrument Hardwood


Wheel Car Motor vehicle Vehicle Tire


Wood Wood stain Handheld power drill Hardwood Lumber


Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Hardwood


I'm going off the plans a little and will have dowels down the middle instead of solid wood.

Wood Font Material property Writing implement Office supplies


Wood Font Material property Parallel Paper

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I know this isn't much but I took quite a bit a time making sure I had the wobble blade set up right on the Shopsmith, not something you want to get wrong me thinks.
It cut smooth as butter so will feel better from now on setting it up and using it.
I sure could have used it on the tracks for the Excavator, would have saved me a day or two.
I thought about using the dado for my tracks …...... just not sure about wood …......walnuts wacky ….......
 

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#939 ·
Low Boy Trailer build #2

Just some progress on the low boy.
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Used my miter saw for all the angled cuts [22 1/2°] but when I got to this point used the drum sander on the Shopsmith to sand where the front assembly and back meet up so everything comes out just right.

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Marked for center to be sure and not miss and then free hand drilled for dowels for a little extra support.

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O!!! I should mention I'm making mine an 8 wheel trailer and all so shortening it from a 17" deck to a 14"er so my excavator will fit just right and so will my Dull Dozer if need be..
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#940 ·
Low Boy Trailer build #2

Just some progress on the low boy.
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Used my miter saw for all the angled cuts [22 1/2°] but when I got to this point used the drum sander on the Shopsmith to sand where the front assembly and back meet up so everything comes out just right.

Wood Hardwood Wood stain Flooring Plywood


Wood Table Floor Flooring Hardwood


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Marked for center to be sure and not miss and then free hand drilled for dowels for a little extra support.

Wood Rectangle Wood stain Plank Hardwood


Wood Shelving Shelf Hardwood Flooring


Wood Table Flooring Hardwood Art


Wood Table Wood stain Flooring Floor


O!!! I should mention I'm making mine an 8 wheel trailer and all so shortening it from a 17" deck to a 14"er so my excavator will fit just right and so will my Dull Dozer if need be..
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starting to look like a trailer …....... do you plan to leave center open ?
 

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#950 ·
Low Boy Trailer Getting er Done #3

Getting close on this one just some fine sanding and add a back bumper with lights, then some finish.
This is a fun build and cool to have something to help connect my different models together.

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I'm going to steal the tires off the black car and use them on the trailer they match up with the Mack truck so that works out just right.
I painted my spare set of spoker wheels for the black car so we'll see how that works. lol

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I really like using the dowels as a frame member they are drilled and go in 1/2" so really add to the strength, much more that just a butt joint.

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My brake away front end is drilled in to the frame so quite strong, used 3/8 oak dowels for this.
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OK I build this to go with the Mack truck but the frame on the Mack is still set up for the drilling rig but will be cutting it down once I'm sure I know what I need.
The back axle isn't glued in just clamped so can move it any way I need to .

So now I just wanted some pictures of the mack and excavator and bulldozer together.
With these I should be able to see any thing that needs changing.

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As I have said earlier I cut the trailer from 17" to 14" on the part that carries a load so my excavator and Bulldozer fit just right.
I also cut out one set of wheels this took another 2 1/2" off the length of the trailer.
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I hope there's some good pictures at the right angles to help anyone wanting to build the trailer.
Really a fun build I have about 15 hours in this project so far.

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Something I've been doing lately.
I use gorilla super glue for all my building but there are times when I feel like I need a little extra strength so I've been putting wood glue down the middle of a glue up and super glue around the edges .
This way I get the benefit of the wood glue with the ability to keep moving with the project without having to clamp things up and then watch the glue dry.

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#951 ·
Low Boy Trailer Getting er Done #3

Getting close on this one just some fine sanding and add a back bumper with lights, then some finish.
This is a fun build and cool to have something to help connect my different models together.

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I'm going to steal the tires off the black car and use them on the trailer they match up with the Mack truck so that works out just right.
I painted my spare set of spoker wheels for the black car so we'll see how that works. lol

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I really like using the dowels as a frame member they are drilled and go in 1/2" so really add to the strength, much more that just a butt joint.

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My brake away front end is drilled in to the frame so quite strong, used 3/8 oak dowels for this.
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OK I build this to go with the Mack truck but the frame on the Mack is still set up for the drilling rig but will be cutting it down once I'm sure I know what I need.
The back axle isn't glued in just clamped so can move it any way I need to .

So now I just wanted some pictures of the mack and excavator and bulldozer together.
With these I should be able to see any thing that needs changing.

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As I have said earlier I cut the trailer from 17" to 14" on the part that carries a load so my excavator and Bulldozer fit just right.
I also cut out one set of wheels this took another 2 1/2" off the length of the trailer.
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I hope there's some good pictures at the right angles to help anyone wanting to build the trailer.
Really a fun build I have about 15 hours in this project so far.

Tip
Something I've been doing lately.
I use gorilla super glue for all my building but there are times when I feel like I need a little extra strength so I've been putting wood glue down the middle of a glue up and super glue around the edges .
This way I get the benefit of the wood glue with the ability to keep moving with the project without having to clamp things up and then watch the glue dry.

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Looks mighty darn fine! Nice redesign on the trailer and looks natural that way. Thanks for the share.
 

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#966 ·
Low Boy Trailer build #4

Well the trailers done just need to make four inside tires to go with the mag wheels.
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very nice …..looks great …......Whats next
? still very hard to believe only about what 17 hours
GREAT JOB Bruce
 

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#979 ·
Fat Wheels For The Low Boy Trailer

Got it in my head to make the center wheels for the low boy.
I needed some 3/4" oak but found some nice 1", so started making the wheels and as I was getting half way though it hit me I was not making the center wheels for the trailer but was making some fat boy tires I had been thinking about making.
So the tires may not fit the trailer but hey I like making tires so???

NOTE: There's really nothing new here just what I did to make these wheels.

Here's some tire making pictures, using some different shapes so well look just a tad different trying to get the sides looking a little rounder.

I used the hole saw to drill out the axle hole and this also marks the shape for the band saw.
I could have used the hole saw but will be sanding them round and to size so use the band saw it's faster.

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Just showing the axle hole.

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Then to the band saw to cut things out.
There's no need to get real close the sander will fix that.

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Wood Table Flooring Floor Wood stain


Then of the the disk sander and the wheel jig.
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Now over to the drill press to drill out the center.
I have some store bought 1 1/2" wheels that I use for the centers and found a hole saw blade that just cuts the perfect hole for them to fit without having to sand them, way cool.
Wheel Tire Automotive tire Motor vehicle Tread

Automotive tire Gas Wood Engineering Machine


Wood Adhesive Circle Plywood Masking tape


Now drilling the shape for the mag wheel rims. 1/4" bit
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Milling Wood Drilling Machine tool Jig grinder


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Now drilling holes for the lug nuts.
Milling Wood Machine tool Gas Engineering


I didn't take any pictures of the shaping of the wheels took quite a bit a time figuring the look I want.
Playing with the idea of having the sides rounded just a little but that will be tomorrow's project.

After routing them off to the table saw for some treads.
These are supposed to be for the trailer so a simple tread pattern.
The feather board keeps it from moving sideways and if you look close it also keeps it in place near the center of the blade.
The tire pushes against one tooth of the feather board.
Automotive tire Yellow Wood Gas Audio equipment


So here's the tires, then off to the black bath.
Is this where black Duckys come from???

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#980 ·
Fat Wheels For The Low Boy Trailer

Got it in my head to make the center wheels for the low boy.
I needed some 3/4" oak but found some nice 1", so started making the wheels and as I was getting half way though it hit me I was not making the center wheels for the trailer but was making some fat boy tires I had been thinking about making.
So the tires may not fit the trailer but hey I like making tires so???

NOTE: There's really nothing new here just what I did to make these wheels.

Here's some tire making pictures, using some different shapes so well look just a tad different trying to get the sides looking a little rounder.

I used the hole saw to drill out the axle hole and this also marks the shape for the band saw.
I could have used the hole saw but will be sanding them round and to size so use the band saw it's faster.

Wood Flooring Floor Road surface Asphalt

Just showing the axle hole.

Wood Rectangle Gas Hardwood Wood stain


Then to the band saw to cut things out.
There's no need to get real close the sander will fix that.

Wood Table Flooring Floor Hardwood


Wood Table Flooring Floor Wood stain


Then of the the disk sander and the wheel jig.
Wood Office equipment Gas Machine Machine tool


Wood Wood stain Gas Bag Hardwood


Wood Wood stain Hardwood Technology Plywood


Now over to the drill press to drill out the center.
I have some store bought 1 1/2" wheels that I use for the centers and found a hole saw blade that just cuts the perfect hole for them to fit without having to sand them, way cool.
Wheel Tire Automotive tire Motor vehicle Tread

Automotive tire Gas Wood Engineering Machine


Wood Adhesive Circle Plywood Masking tape


Now drilling the shape for the mag wheel rims. 1/4" bit
Wood Gas Engineering Machine Composite material

Milling Wood Drilling Machine tool Jig grinder


Wood Table Ingredient Cuisine Auto part


Now drilling holes for the lug nuts.
Milling Wood Machine tool Gas Engineering


I didn't take any pictures of the shaping of the wheels took quite a bit a time figuring the look I want.
Playing with the idea of having the sides rounded just a little but that will be tomorrow's project.

After routing them off to the table saw for some treads.
These are supposed to be for the trailer so a simple tread pattern.
The feather board keeps it from moving sideways and if you look close it also keeps it in place near the center of the blade.
The tire pushes against one tooth of the feather board.
Automotive tire Yellow Wood Gas Audio equipment


So here's the tires, then off to the black bath.
Is this where black Duckys come from???

Wood Rim Circle Gas Auto part


Gas Paint Circle Nut Auto part


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What a top tutorial Bruce, THANK YOU…...
 

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#1,002 ·
diesel locomotive 1.5

Been liking the looks of the diesel locomotive for a while so it's time to build one.
I have no where to put it lol but just want to build it and won't be happy till I do.

So here's the diesel locomotive plans I found and using for the build.
I blow this up on the printer till the wheels were 1" then I knew the train would be on scale with my other cars.

An after the build note.
The train turned out a little small next to the cars I have built so the engine must use bigger trucks[or wheels] so check this out before building so every thing is to scale.
This is ok for my build, the train is 18" now really didn't want it any bigger, so for me it worked out but just something to keep an eye on.
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I would swear I took 10 or more pictures but 5 was all I found when I got ready to blog.

I took a 2Ă—4 and made it the core of the engine and covered it with oak.
I need to just glue up the oak it takes less time and a lot less work, I don't know why I keep doing this.
Could it be cause I'm running out of wood???
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While I was doing this I was also cutting out the base, then on to the motor cover.
Computer keyboard Wood Input device Space bar Urban design


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I never had paid any attention to how trains have 5 thousand doors to get at the engine.

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#1,003 ·
diesel locomotive 1.5

Been liking the looks of the diesel locomotive for a while so it's time to build one.
I have no where to put it lol but just want to build it and won't be happy till I do.

So here's the diesel locomotive plans I found and using for the build.
I blow this up on the printer till the wheels were 1" then I knew the train would be on scale with my other cars.

An after the build note.
The train turned out a little small next to the cars I have built so the engine must use bigger trucks[or wheels] so check this out before building so every thing is to scale.
This is ok for my build, the train is 18" now really didn't want it any bigger, so for me it worked out but just something to keep an eye on.
White Rectangle Font Parallel Drawing


Building Rectangle Font Cylinder Machine


Rectangle Font Automotive lighting Motor vehicle Painting


I would swear I took 10 or more pictures but 5 was all I found when I got ready to blog.

I took a 2Ă—4 and made it the core of the engine and covered it with oak.
I need to just glue up the oak it takes less time and a lot less work, I don't know why I keep doing this.
Could it be cause I'm running out of wood???
Wood Wood stain Hardwood Electrical wiring Flooring


Wood Flooring Wood stain Plank Hardwood


While I was doing this I was also cutting out the base, then on to the motor cover.
Computer keyboard Wood Input device Space bar Urban design


Wood Engineering Hardwood Composite material Rectangle


Computer Space bar Office equipment Urban design Input device


Wood Hardwood Motor vehicle Lumber Flooring

I never had paid any attention to how trains have 5 thousand doors to get at the engine.

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oh thought it was only 4 thousand doors …......LMAO @ Bruce
you make me half sick with your speed
 

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#1,023 ·
diesel locomotive 2.5

Here's where I left yesterday, need to fill in that big hole.
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Took me a couple a tries before I came up with something I could live with.

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After every part was glued on I would sand it with the disk sander to keep everything flush and even.

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Wood Rectangle Floor Wood stain Hardwood


The nose and cabin aren't glued up here just checking if it looks right and what needs to be do next.

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The nose, cabin, and engine are all glued up but not to the base.
Going to be working on the hand rails, something I've never done before and not really interested in but it sure will make the train look right.
I may chicken out and not build them, if there's any way around it I would.

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Wood Wooden block Brick Rectangle Art


Now on to the wheels.
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Then on to the sanding station that you've all seen before so.

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Once I get the wheels done and the steps made we'll see what's needed.
O! and I can't forget the big fuel tank between the wheels.

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#1,024 ·
diesel locomotive 2.5

Here's where I left yesterday, need to fill in that big hole.
Wood Hardwood Motor vehicle Lumber Flooring


Took me a couple a tries before I came up with something I could live with.

Wood Urban design Font Hardwood Rectangle


Wood Wooden block Rectangle Flooring Floor


After every part was glued on I would sand it with the disk sander to keep everything flush and even.

Wood Wooden block Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain


Wood Rectangle Floor Wood stain Hardwood


The nose and cabin aren't glued up here just checking if it looks right and what needs to be do next.

Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor Wood stain


Wood Flooring Hardwood Font Wood stain


Wood Flooring Wood stain Hardwood Varnish


The nose, cabin, and engine are all glued up but not to the base.
Going to be working on the hand rails, something I've never done before and not really interested in but it sure will make the train look right.
I may chicken out and not build them, if there's any way around it I would.

Wood Art Hardwood Wood stain Flooring


Wood Wooden block Brick Rectangle Art


Now on to the wheels.
Wood Gas Tool Engineering Machine


Wood Finger Engineering Gas Thumb


Wood Wood stain Hardwood Gas Composite material


Then on to the sanding station that you've all seen before so.

Wood Table Engineering Scale model Hardwood


Wood Engineering Rectangle Font Vehicle registration plate


Wood Table Font Wooden block Hardwood


Once I get the wheels done and the steps made we'll see what's needed.
O! and I can't forget the big fuel tank between the wheels.

Musical instrument Plant Orange Font Circle
Looking great!

Think about using Schist-Kabob- bamboo skewers for the hand rails-might work.

Grocery store-or Dollar Tree item.
 

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#1,047 ·
diesel locomotive 4

As I've noted before this is a project I had my eye on making some thirty years ago and just now getting around to building it.

So here's the last few pictures, I don't know why but couldn't think to stop and take more.
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I used the miter saw to cut the steps, need to use this instead of gluing the parts together much easier and faster, and I like faster.
Wood Floor Flooring Rectangle Wood stain


Train Wood Track Urban design Rolling stock


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I really didn't want to put the hand rails on, it's always these last parts that get me paranoid that I'll bugger it up and I came really close but got er done in the end.

Here's a teaser for tomorrow.
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#1,048 ·
diesel locomotive 4

As I've noted before this is a project I had my eye on making some thirty years ago and just now getting around to building it.

So here's the last few pictures, I don't know why but couldn't think to stop and take more.
Wood Table Font Wooden block Hardwood


Wood Computer keyboard Flooring Input device Gas


Wood Flooring Font Table Engineering


I used the miter saw to cut the steps, need to use this instead of gluing the parts together much easier and faster, and I like faster.
Wood Floor Flooring Rectangle Wood stain


Train Wood Track Urban design Rolling stock


Computer keyboard Wood Rectangle Input device Peripheral


I really didn't want to put the hand rails on, it's always these last parts that get me paranoid that I'll bugger it up and I came really close but got er done in the end.

Here's a teaser for tomorrow.
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Coming on great, really taking shape… A character of it's own (hmmm?)...

Don't know whether it's the vino, but if you close one eye, squint the other and hop on one leg with your right hand in your left pocket, picture #5 resembles a short eared beagle... Could help in naming it perhaps when finished.
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Ouch.. just got a "moon-slap" on the back of the head from the missus…

... it s always these last parts that get me paranoid …

- htl
#4, Hope we don't have to got through the TRACK saga again!... Without the tracks, forget about the beagle and call it a short snake.
 

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#1,076 ·
railway breakdown crane #1

Had a lot a fun building the diesel train so thought I would play with a work car to go with my working engine.
So the railway breakdown crane looks kind a interesting so we'll see how this turns out.
This is another scratch build from a couple a pictures.
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I wanted that same look on the side like the low boy trailer so set up the shopsmith and dadoed out the sides of the base.
But before I could do that I made a new Zero Clearance Table Saw Insert for the dado I just didn't like the standard insert that comes with the saw it's just fine for large boards but the narrow stuff I cut needs to be zero clearance not 1/4 clearance on each side..
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So here the start to my crane.
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Now I need to sit back and figure how I need to do the cables.
Don't think there's going to be much detail here just playing around with this one..
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#1,077 ·
railway breakdown crane #1

Had a lot a fun building the diesel train so thought I would play with a work car to go with my working engine.
So the railway breakdown crane looks kind a interesting so we'll see how this turns out.
This is another scratch build from a couple a pictures.


I wanted that same look on the side like the low boy trailer so set up the shopsmith and dadoed out the sides of the base.
But before I could do that I made a new Zero Clearance Table Saw Insert for the dado I just didn't like the standard insert that comes with the saw it's just fine for large boards but the narrow stuff I cut needs to be zero clearance not 1/4 clearance on each side..




So here the start to my crane.







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Now I need to sit back and figure how I need to do the cables.
Don't think there's going to be much detail here just playing around with this one..
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Looking GOOD!

I really like seeing others also do a scratch builds from a few pictures!
 

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#1,099 ·
railway break down crane #2

Well I wasn't happy with the way the boom came out so redid it then made the wheels for this build and for two more cars, 28 in all.

Here's the old boom and then on to the new.
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I cut grooves with the miter saw then glued it up.
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Then got into wheel mod and built 28 wheels for this car and there is a car that follows the crane and gives it some where to lower the boom when traveling so will be making that.
I made the base for it when I cut out the crane so I guess you could say I'm building two cars at once..
Here's a look at it.

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Then may get around to the ballast gondola if I'm still in the train mod.

Now back to the wheels.
I drill from one side go almost all the way through then flip it over and finish the cut, this leaves part of the wood sticking out the bottom and easier to get with a pair a pliers.
I also try to make one cut as close to the other so the blade ends up with some clearance for the saw dust. You'll be surprised how much this helps especially on the bigger wheels.
Tire Wheel Automotive tire Automotive lighting Tread


After drilling them all out and sanding them on the SS disk sander and wheel jig I got into glue up mod.
Hand tool Wood Tool Nipper Metalworking hand tool


I put the guide wheel on an axle added glue to the wheel and placed it on the guide wheel then added some clamps and puller the axle out and on to the next.

I never thought much of these small plastic clamps but their great for this project.

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Food Wood Thumb Circle Nail


Hand tool Wood Finger Tool Artisan


Now just some shots of the rebuilt parts and wheels to get a look.
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#1,100 ·
railway break down crane #2

Well I wasn't happy with the way the boom came out so redid it then made the wheels for this build and for two more cars, 28 in all.

Here's the old boom and then on to the new.
Wood Triangle Font Rectangle Hardwood


I cut grooves with the miter saw then glued it up.
Wood Table Wood stain Hardwood Flooring


Wood Triangle Flooring Rectangle Tile flooring


Wood Urban design Engineering Rectangle Composite material


Wood Creative arts Hardwood Flooring Wood stain


Wood Hardwood Wood stain Lumber Beam


Then got into wheel mod and built 28 wheels for this car and there is a car that follows the crane and gives it some where to lower the boom when traveling so will be making that.
I made the base for it when I cut out the crane so I guess you could say I'm building two cars at once..
Here's a look at it.

Train Sky Wheel Rolling stock Vehicle


Then may get around to the ballast gondola if I'm still in the train mod.

Now back to the wheels.
I drill from one side go almost all the way through then flip it over and finish the cut, this leaves part of the wood sticking out the bottom and easier to get with a pair a pliers.
I also try to make one cut as close to the other so the blade ends up with some clearance for the saw dust. You'll be surprised how much this helps especially on the bigger wheels.
Tire Wheel Automotive tire Automotive lighting Tread


After drilling them all out and sanding them on the SS disk sander and wheel jig I got into glue up mod.
Hand tool Wood Tool Nipper Metalworking hand tool


I put the guide wheel on an axle added glue to the wheel and placed it on the guide wheel then added some clamps and puller the axle out and on to the next.

I never thought much of these small plastic clamps but their great for this project.

Food Recipe Ingredient Dish Cuisine


Food Wood Thumb Circle Nail


Hand tool Wood Finger Tool Artisan


Now just some shots of the rebuilt parts and wheels to get a look.
Wood Handheld power drill Creative arts Hardwood Flooring


Table Wood Engineering Tool Scale model


Wood Creative arts Hardwood Art Machine


Table Wood Hardwood Engineering Art


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YOU SIR …......certainly do not let grass grow under your feet …... I am in total awe of just how fast you are ….. btw …... I think the dowels look a lot better
 

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