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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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#1,380 ·
Sprint car finishing it up

This has really been some thing different with all the frame work, a very fun and enjoyable build.

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I still need to make a new better indexer but this one still does fine so why bother?
Here's some tire how to shots and videos.
Here's where I stick the bolt through with a washer.
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Added double sided tape to the wheels so they won't slip, then tighten the bolt to the wheels and indexer.
The indexer needs no tape it has sand paper glued to it.
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Here we see the locking pin for the indexer.
My indexer is getting pretty cut up with all the work it has done so have the pin screwed out farther than it needed to be when new, so have to loosen the handle an extra bit to get over it.
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Here you can see where all the work gets done.
This indexer and jig was make for the Hummer that had over 4" wheels but by raising the blade can cut 1 1/2 tires with ease, but would be wise to have a blade guard on the back side for safety.
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Here you can see where the indexer and pin lock up for the cuts.
With the long index key and the notch in the indexer there's no fumbling around feeling for a hole you can see where it needs to be at the top of the fence.
The only things I would like to do different is use better lumber for the indexer, [ the fiber board I used was a no no].
I guess it wasn't so bad I've built how many car and truck wheel sets with it. lol
The other thing is make a more accurate indexer.
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Here is a vidio of cutting the treads with my tire jig.
Wanting to show ducky how I just turn the nob to loosen then turn to next notch then tighten it back up.

!http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf!
 

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#1,381 ·
Sprint car finishing it up

This has really been some thing different with all the frame work, a very fun and enjoyable build.









I still need to make a new better indexer but this one still does fine so why bother?
Here's some tire how to shots and videos.
Here's where I stick the bolt through with a washer.


Added double sided tape to the wheels so they won't slip, then tighten the bolt to the wheels and indexer.
The indexer needs no tape it has sand paper glued to it.


Here we see the locking pin for the indexer.
My indexer is getting pretty cut up with all the work it has done so have the pin screwed out farther than it needed to be when new, so have to loosen the handle an extra bit to get over it.




Here you can see where all the work gets done.
This indexer and jig was make for the Hummer that had over 4" wheels but by raising the blade can cut 1 1/2 tires with ease, but would be wise to have a blade guard on the back side for safety.


Here you can see where the indexer and pin lock up for the cuts.
With the long index key and the notch in the indexer there's no fumbling around feeling for a hole you can see where it needs to be at the top of the fence.
The only things I would like to do different is use better lumber for the indexer, [ the fiber board I used was a no no].
I guess it wasn't so bad I've built how many car and truck wheel sets with it. lol
The other thing is make a more accurate indexer.


Here is a vidio of cutting the treads with my tire jig.
Wanting to show ducky how I just turn the nob to loosen then turn to next notch then tighten it back up.

!http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf!
good video thanks
 

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#1,406 ·
Mining Truck

Trying my hand at the mining truck.
I don't know why I do it to myself working with pine, it's so hard to get a smooth finish without showing sanding marks, the harder woods are much easier to get right and stay that way.

The plans call for 4 1/4" wheels but shrinking it down to use 3" wheels.
Using pine and cherry

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#1,407 ·
Mining Truck

Trying my hand at the mining truck.
I don't know why I do it to myself working with pine, it's so hard to get a smooth finish without showing sanding marks, the harder woods are much easier to get right and stay that way.

The plans call for 4 1/4" wheels but shrinking it down to use 3" wheels.
Using pine and cherry

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Radiator and guard.
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Pretty cool. Just be careful where you park it….
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#1,413 ·
Mining Truck Wheels and...

Here is the finished truck.
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I got carried away and made the wheels too wide so not going to be able to have 4 wheels in the back but that's ok cause I can use them on my next project. LOL
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Here's a picture of how big the wheels would have been if I had gone full scale, in fact this Hummer wheel is 1/4" smaller than they called for on the bump truck.
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That would have been one monster truck if I would have gone full size!!!

I think the four fatter wheels will work out just fine.
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I've always hated making hydraulics because I didn't have a good way to make the brackets but found a trick that works for me at least..

I drill a hole in a block a wood for the dowel size I need. [Needs a tight fit]
Then set the fence to sand one half of the bracket, then turn the dowel over and sand the other side.

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#1,414 ·
Mining Truck Wheels and...

Here is the finished truck.
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I got carried away and made the wheels too wide so not going to be able to have 4 wheels in the back but that's ok cause I can use them on my next project. LOL
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Here's a picture of how big the wheels would have been if I had gone full scale, in fact this Hummer wheel is 1/4" smaller than they called for on the bump truck.
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That would have been one monster truck if I would have gone full size!!!

I think the four fatter wheels will work out just fine.
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I've always hated making hydraulics because I didn't have a good way to make the brackets but found a trick that works for me at least..

I drill a hole in a block a wood for the dowel size I need. [Needs a tight fit]
Then set the fence to sand one half of the bracket, then turn the dowel over and sand the other side.

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Bruce,
Great ideal on hydraulics. That I'll need to remember. Truck is looking good, as all your models do.
 

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#1,421 ·
Playing with a Bob Cat

Started on a semi scratch built bobcat.
Found some hand drawn plans on the net and with pictures from my favorites page am getting it built.
Thanks Gr8hunter for your great pictures.
Oak cherry and walnut
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If you look close you can see where I had to back up and redo some of my work because of a design flaw.
I could have worked around it but it would have never been right so just bite the bullet and redo it.
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The seat and the roof and also the back are all junk yard parts left over from other projects
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These aren't the wheels I'll use just a look see.
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#1,422 ·
Playing with a Bob Cat

Started on a semi scratch built bobcat.
Found some hand drawn plans on the net and with pictures from my favorites page am getting it built.
Thanks Gr8hunter for your great pictures.
Oak cherry and walnut
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If you look close you can see where I had to back up and redo some of my work because of a design flaw.
I could have worked around it but it would have never been right so just bite the bullet and redo it.
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The seat and the roof and also the back are all junk yard parts left over from other projects
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These aren't the wheels I'll use just a look see.
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Looking good! You are doing a marvelous job!

I have run "Actual BobCats" and other skidsteer loaders off and on for the last 40 years.

The original BobCats were a 3 wheelers. Made on a farmyard at Foxhome MN. Then they next ones were built by the same brothers at their farm at Gwinner, ND.

The patent was then sold to Melroe Manufacturing;(Gwinner) and eventually bought and resold many times.
I believe they are no foreign owned but still manufactured at Gwinner.

I was through the Gwinner factory 30+ years ago and it had the first robotic welders I had ever seen.

They are a very marvelous machine!

We actually have a tiny cousin the Progidy Powerehouse Skidsteer. It is rubber tracked and you actually stand on a small platform at the rear of it. It has a 13 horsepower Hoda 2 cylinder aircooled engine.
 

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#1,433 ·
Playing with a Bob Cat wheels...

Getting cold in the shop in the 55°at the high today which is ok for working but the super glue doesn't like it been warming the wood up with a heat gun to get it to work faster.
Played with making wheels today, didn't know what angle to make the grooves so went with 70° hope it's right but it is what it is now. lol
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This is just what I got cut out have a couple different ways to change it up, we'll see.
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#1,434 ·
Playing with a Bob Cat wheels...

Getting cold in the shop in the 55°at the high today which is ok for working but the super glue doesn't like it been warming the wood up with a heat gun to get it to work faster.
Played with making wheels today, didn't know what angle to make the grooves so went with 70° hope it's right but it is what it is now. lol
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This is just what I got cut out have a couple different ways to change it up, we'll see.
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Hi HTL,, i made my wheels like yours ,, but i leave out the sampler in between the two half of the wheels
i rounded then on the outside and the back of the other wheel ,, i will send pictures of might to show you
get job ,,, i like your wheek step up ,, do you have plans for it ??
Bruce
 

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#1,446 ·
Playing with a Bob Cat More on the wheels

Been wanting to try building the wheel treads like they use on the John Deer traitor but really don't want to build one so trying it out on this build in mini.
I got in a hurry with the glue up of the treads, just BRRRRR!
So not going to black the wheels, tryed it on one of the reject parts and it was way to blotchy from the super glue, come to think about it if I blacked them out it would hide all the work I put into them.
I need to slow down I went and glued up the wheels and now looking at the pictures I forgot to shape the inside of the rims.
I got so involved with the spokes I forgot.

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I'm making way too many mistakes on this build got the plans for the Delivery Truck which was on sale at Grizzly so losing interest in this project really fast.
I wasn't interested in the truck when I first saw it a year or so back but looking at the plans there's some cool parts to make.
Plus one or two of the Bruce's made one so got to keep up with the Bruce's. LOL
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#1,447 ·
Playing with a Bob Cat More on the wheels

Been wanting to try building the wheel treads like they use on the John Deer traitor but really don't want to build one so trying it out on this build in mini.
I got in a hurry with the glue up of the treads, just BRRRRR!
So not going to black the wheels, tryed it on one of the reject parts and it was way to blotchy from the super glue, come to think about it if I blacked them out it would hide all the work I put into them.
I need to slow down I went and glued up the wheels and now looking at the pictures I forgot to shape the inside of the rims.
I got so involved with the spokes I forgot.

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I'm making way too many mistakes on this build got the plans for the Delivery Truck which was on sale at Grizzly so losing interest in this project really fast.
I wasn't interested in the truck when I first saw it a year or so back but looking at the plans there's some cool parts to make.
Plus one or two of the Bruce's made one so got to keep up with the Bruce's. LOL
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But to me it's clear no mirrors this time.

I like the bob cat Bruce and the wheels are looking also very nice.

When I glue the treads I use PVA glue to prevent blotchy.
 

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#1,453 ·
Delivery Truck

Starting on the T&J delivery Truck.
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#1,454 ·
Delivery Truck

Starting on the T&J delivery Truck.
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You're just some kind of toy-making-machine, aint you ! :)
 

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#1,469 ·
Delivery Truck Grill & interier

The pictures on the plans for the front of the truck just don't seem to make much sense to me but I ended up getting something done on it.

It really doesn't look like I got much done but the front end and grill were a pain to figure out so just went my own way and got er done.

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Had some fun working on the seats and steering wheel.
I got to remember to put in a shifter before I glue up the top.
The steering wheel was supposed to look like one with finger grips but looks more like a daisy every time I look at it. lol
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Somebody said I hadn't put striped seats in well buddy you got to give me time. :=}
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#1,470 ·
Delivery Truck Grill & interier

The pictures on the plans for the front of the truck just don't seem to make much sense to me but I ended up getting something done on it.

It really doesn't look like I got much done but the front end and grill were a pain to figure out so just went my own way and got er done.

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Had some fun working on the seats and steering wheel.
I got to remember to put in a shifter before I glue up the top.
The steering wheel was supposed to look like one with finger grips but looks more like a daisy every time I look at it. lol
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Somebody said I hadn't put striped seats in well buddy you got to give me time. :=}
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I wanted the seats to match the wall paper.
 

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#1,478 ·
Delivery truck, steps, bumper, roof

There seems to be a lot more to this project than I would have guessed.
Finished up most of the grill didn't want to add head light till I see how everything comes together.
The step behind the grill was a pain.
Also got the front fenders on as they were part of the steps.

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But had a ball building the front bumper.
Made it all out of one piece of wood.

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Got looking at the pictures and have a ton of the bumper witch I love and nearly nothing on the grill and steps. lol
More bumper pictures. lol

Here's what it looked like when I first made it and then changed it up a bit.
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Had enough of the bumper now? lol

Painted up the inside so I can glue on the top.
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I love my little daisy steering wheel!!! LOL
 

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#1,479 ·
Delivery truck, steps, bumper, roof

There seems to be a lot more to this project than I would have guessed.
Finished up most of the grill didn't want to add head light till I see how everything comes together.
The step behind the grill was a pain.
Also got the front fenders on as they were part of the steps.

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But had a ball building the front bumper.
Made it all out of one piece of wood.

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Got looking at the pictures and have a ton of the bumper witch I love and nearly nothing on the grill and steps. lol
More bumper pictures. lol

Here's what it looked like when I first made it and then changed it up a bit.
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Had enough of the bumper now? lol

Painted up the inside so I can glue on the top.
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I love my little daisy steering wheel!!! LOL
Starting to look like one of those Isusu trucks that run around.

Lots of work; but looking good.
 

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#1,495 ·
Delivery truck wheels

Played with making some wheels.
Had a couple different inserts to try, can't say I'm to happy with them but made two sets of tires so may try again.
These are made of cherry and a touch a oak.
2 7/8 tall - 1" wide
Used vinegar & steel wool stain on them.
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I must say what ever Cricket did they really speeded up the up loads WOW!!!
 

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#1,496 ·
Delivery truck wheels

Played with making some wheels.
Had a couple different inserts to try, can't say I'm to happy with them but made two sets of tires so may try again.
These are made of cherry and a touch a oak.
2 7/8 tall - 1" wide
Used vinegar & steel wool stain on them.
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I must say what ever Cricket did they really speeded up the up loads WOW!!!
Bruce, You certainly make a very nice MODEL wheel sir….
 

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#1,517 ·
Delivery truck More about wheels and the roof

Wanted to play with my other set a wheels but ran out of 1 1/2" wheels for centers so lets try some 2" for a change up.
Here's the wheels I ebanized.
Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Wood

And here's the new set of tires I can't beleave I didn't take any pictures of the new wheels being put together.
I meant to add lug nuts but got busy gluing up and didn't notice till it was to late. GRRRRR!!!

Note to self drill the spoke holes one size bigger next time,will have a tad better reveal.
It took all day to figure out what I wanted, and once I've committed to some thing it never fails that I see something that would have been better. [next time]
Wheel Automotive tire Wood Tread Tire

Looks like the new tires will match the truck better.
Tire Wheel Automotive tire Motor vehicle Tread


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Wood


Ebanized the new set.
Automotive tire Gear Wood Paint Art paint

Danish oil on the tires made yesterday.

Wheel Tire Automotive tire Tread Motor vehicle

Shot with out the flash for a more natural look see.
Automotive tire Auto part Gas Gear Rim


Fixed the fenders and glued on the roof.
Wood Table Wood stain Flooring Hardwood


Wood Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain Flooring

Think I got enough strips on this build?
Wood Hardwood Rectangle Wood stain Pet supply

Musical instrument Plant Orange Font Circle
 

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#1,518 ·
Delivery truck More about wheels and the roof

Wanted to play with my other set a wheels but ran out of 1 1/2" wheels for centers so lets try some 2" for a change up.
Here's the wheels I ebanized.
Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Wood

And here's the new set of tires I can't beleave I didn't take any pictures of the new wheels being put together.
I meant to add lug nuts but got busy gluing up and didn't notice till it was to late. GRRRRR!!!

Note to self drill the spoke holes one size bigger next time,will have a tad better reveal.
It took all day to figure out what I wanted, and once I've committed to some thing it never fails that I see something that would have been better. [next time]
Wheel Automotive tire Wood Tread Tire

Looks like the new tires will match the truck better.
Tire Wheel Automotive tire Motor vehicle Tread


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Wood


Ebanized the new set.
Automotive tire Gear Wood Paint Art paint

Danish oil on the tires made yesterday.

Wheel Tire Automotive tire Tread Motor vehicle

Shot with out the flash for a more natural look see.
Automotive tire Auto part Gas Gear Rim


Fixed the fenders and glued on the roof.
Wood Table Wood stain Flooring Hardwood


Wood Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain Flooring

Think I got enough strips on this build?
Wood Hardwood Rectangle Wood stain Pet supply

Musical instrument Plant Orange Font Circle
I'm really diggin' this one !
.
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#1,525 ·
Delivery truck Back Deck and more wheel pictures

I really need to change the name of this post now that I figured out what it's going to be.
It's a flat bed wrecker that I will be used to display the Sprint car on.
I came up with the idea to make my models work with one another like this truck carrying the sprint car.
My lowboy carry's the Bull Dozer and Bob Cat.

The Sprint car is out of scale with the truck but that's not a problem with me.

Tire Wheel Vehicle Automotive tire Motor vehicle

Wheel Tire Motor vehicle Automotive design Wood


Automotive tire Wood Tread Floor Wood stain


Wood Composite material Hardwood Wood stain Gas


Wheel Wood Motor vehicle Automotive design Table


Wood Musical instrument Handheld power drill Wood stain Hardwood


Wheel Tire Automotive tire Vehicle Wood

And you all thought I was done with the strips. LOL
Tire Automotive tire Wheel Tread Synthetic rubber


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Light Black


Musical instrument Plant Orange Font Circle
 

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#1,526 ·
Delivery truck Back Deck and more wheel pictures

I really need to change the name of this post now that I figured out what it's going to be.
It's a flat bed wrecker that I will be used to display the Sprint car on.
I came up with the idea to make my models work with one another like this truck carrying the sprint car.
My lowboy carry's the Bull Dozer and Bob Cat.

The Sprint car is out of scale with the truck but that's not a problem with me.

Tire Wheel Vehicle Automotive tire Motor vehicle

Wheel Tire Motor vehicle Automotive design Wood


Automotive tire Wood Tread Floor Wood stain


Wood Composite material Hardwood Wood stain Gas


Wheel Wood Motor vehicle Automotive design Table


Wood Musical instrument Handheld power drill Wood stain Hardwood


Wheel Tire Automotive tire Vehicle Wood

And you all thought I was done with the strips. LOL
Tire Automotive tire Wheel Tread Synthetic rubber


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Light Black


Musical instrument Plant Orange Font Circle
Bruce, Another winning combination.
 

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#1,533 ·
Delivery truck working on the deck

Rained here all day and man I'm hurting but got some time in the shop and figured out the deck for the race car.
Furniture Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor


Wood Outdoor furniture Flooring Rectangle Hardwood


Wood Rectangle Flooring Hardwood Wood stain


Wood Outdoor furniture Creative arts Hardwood Rectangle


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Motor vehicle Vehicle


Got to put in some tire pictures to keep Ducky happy.

Ducky I need some track and roller pictures when you get to them.
Tire Automotive tire Wheel Tread Synthetic rubber


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Light Black

Musical instrument Plant Orange Font Circle
 

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#1,534 ·
Delivery truck working on the deck

Rained here all day and man I'm hurting but got some time in the shop and figured out the deck for the race car.
Furniture Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor


Wood Outdoor furniture Flooring Rectangle Hardwood


Wood Rectangle Flooring Hardwood Wood stain


Wood Outdoor furniture Creative arts Hardwood Rectangle


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Motor vehicle Vehicle


Got to put in some tire pictures to keep Ducky happy.

Ducky I need some track and roller pictures when you get to them.
Tire Automotive tire Wheel Tread Synthetic rubber


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Light Black

Musical instrument Plant Orange Font Circle
The tray is looking good Bruce, but very sorry to hear it was at a cost…..
 

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#1,539 ·
Delivery Truck---Race Car Hauler All most there

Well it's starting to come together and look like something.
Got the runners, hydraulics,gas tank,tool box and axles all put into place.
Quite a few pictures trying to help you get a picture of what was done.This is a oak and walnut project.
For those of you just checking it out this is a Toys And Joys plan with a few small changes and then a scratch built hauler bed for my Sprint car.
Sorry for the bad pictures.
Tire Wheel Wood Automotive tire Tread


Wood Hardwood Lumber Wood stain Plywood


Wood Hardwood Wood stain Lumber Flooring


Wood Tool Hardwood Wood stain Bottle


Wheel Tire Automotive tire Motor vehicle Wood

Wheel Tire Automotive tire Motor vehicle Wood


Wood Hardwood Flooring Plywood Wood stain


Wood Floor Hardwood Flooring Wood stain


Wood Wood stain Hardwood Flooring Engineering


The hydraulic are from a left over one from another build the same with the bracket.
As much trouble as it is to make hydraulics at least for me it pays to make extra parts since the tools are already set up so why not make extras.
Wood Hardwood Wood stain Shelving Table


Wheel Motor vehicle Wood Automotive tire Tire


Wheel Tire Vehicle Automotive tire Motor vehicle


Wheel Tire Automotive tire Vehicle Motor vehicle


Wheel Motor vehicle Automotive tire Automotive design Wood


Wood Bottle Workbench Tool Handheld power drill


Theater curtain Rectangle Curtain Amber Font
 

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#1,540 ·
Delivery Truck---Race Car Hauler All most there

Well it's starting to come together and look like something.
Got the runners, hydraulics,gas tank,tool box and axles all put into place.
Quite a few pictures trying to help you get a picture of what was done.This is a oak and walnut project.
For those of you just checking it out this is a Toys And Joys plan with a few small changes and then a scratch built hauler bed for my Sprint car.
Sorry for the bad pictures.
Tire Wheel Wood Automotive tire Tread


Wood Hardwood Lumber Wood stain Plywood


Wood Hardwood Wood stain Lumber Flooring


Wood Tool Hardwood Wood stain Bottle


Wheel Tire Automotive tire Motor vehicle Wood

Wheel Tire Automotive tire Motor vehicle Wood


Wood Hardwood Flooring Plywood Wood stain


Wood Floor Hardwood Flooring Wood stain


Wood Wood stain Hardwood Flooring Engineering


The hydraulic are from a left over one from another build the same with the bracket.
As much trouble as it is to make hydraulics at least for me it pays to make extra parts since the tools are already set up so why not make extras.
Wood Hardwood Wood stain Shelving Table


Wheel Motor vehicle Wood Automotive tire Tire


Wheel Tire Vehicle Automotive tire Motor vehicle


Wheel Tire Automotive tire Vehicle Motor vehicle


Wheel Motor vehicle Automotive tire Automotive design Wood


Wood Bottle Workbench Tool Handheld power drill


Theater curtain Rectangle Curtain Amber Font
Bruce, The roll back bed Is way cool.
 

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#1,553 ·
Playing with a Caterpillar

Lets see if we can talk him in to walking a little bit.

Toymakingdad built a caterpillar Automata and I just loved it so had to give it a try.
I should add he gives a very complete how to with many problem solving ideas, because there can be problems getting everything just so.
I never knew caterpillars could be so much trouble.
It's just made out of scraps I had laying around the shop.
Pine and more pine. LOL
Wood Hardwood Natural material Art Event


Wood Gas Cuisine Hardwood Auto part


Wood Hardwood Natural material Wood stain Flooring


Pneumatic tool Saw Handheld power drill Wood Drill


Then I thought I would change it up a bit and make him one of them furry one's.
Wood Gas Metal Table Engineering


Wood Musical instrument Idiophone Hardwood Folk instrument

I had to add it to face book for the video to work.
It hasn't been waxed up yet but seems to work pretty well.
Now lets see if we can talk him in to walking a little bit.
 

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#1,554 ·
Playing with a Caterpillar

Lets see if we can talk him in to walking a little bit.

Toymakingdad built a caterpillar Automata and I just loved it so had to give it a try.
I should add he gives a very complete how to with many problem solving ideas, because there can be problems getting everything just so.
I never knew caterpillars could be so much trouble.
It's just made out of scraps I had laying around the shop.
Pine and more pine. LOL
Wood Hardwood Natural material Art Event


Wood Gas Cuisine Hardwood Auto part


Wood Hardwood Natural material Wood stain Flooring


Pneumatic tool Saw Handheld power drill Wood Drill


Then I thought I would change it up a bit and make him one of them furry one's.
Wood Gas Metal Table Engineering


Wood Musical instrument Idiophone Hardwood Folk instrument

I had to add it to face book for the video to work.
It hasn't been waxed up yet but seems to work pretty well.
Now lets see if we can talk him in to walking a little bit.
Ha ha ha,, darn cool!
 

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#1,576 ·
Wood burning train #2

Well I got some insulation in the ceiling so till I get more $$$ for insulation for the walls will be getting back to building models.
Got the plans for the wood burner Toys and Joys plans so will be playing with this for a little while.
I build the coal burner a while back but shrunk it down but this time going to try a full size train so may put in a few more details, we'll see how that goes. :-]

Since moving to a new shop having to find the tools I need and figure out the best why to get er done so Not taking as many picture, but if any one has a need to know how I got something done just ask but please check out my other train blog for how the boiler and wheels are made.
I also built a more modern train here.

Cut out the base and glued it up and while it was drying started on the boiler.
Wood Rectangle Automotive tire Hood Automotive exterior

Thankfully I had some 1/4" all thread left over from the last train build.

Using poplar for the main wood and cherry for the rest if I can scrounge up some more.

Wood Publication Wood stain Handwriting Hardwood


Then the floor.
Wood Bumper Rectangle Automotive exterior Wood stain


Roof.
Hood Wood Automotive exterior Flooring Gas


Then the cabin sides and front.
Wood Gas Flooring Hardwood Font


I don't know but it looks top heavy to me but as I said it is bigger than most of my other builds.
Wood Bottle Wood stain Table Hardwood


Wood Rectangle Font Publication Hardwood


Musical instrument Plant Orange Font Circle
 

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#1,577 ·
Wood burning train #2

Well I got some insulation in the ceiling so till I get more $$$ for insulation for the walls will be getting back to building models.
Got the plans for the wood burner Toys and Joys plans so will be playing with this for a little while.
I build the coal burner a while back but shrunk it down but this time going to try a full size train so may put in a few more details, we'll see how that goes. :-]

Since moving to a new shop having to find the tools I need and figure out the best why to get er done so Not taking as many picture, but if any one has a need to know how I got something done just ask but please check out my other train blog for how the boiler and wheels are made.
I also built a more modern train here.

Cut out the base and glued it up and while it was drying started on the boiler.
Wood Rectangle Automotive tire Hood Automotive exterior

Thankfully I had some 1/4" all thread left over from the last train build.

Using poplar for the main wood and cherry for the rest if I can scrounge up some more.

Wood Publication Wood stain Handwriting Hardwood


Then the floor.
Wood Bumper Rectangle Automotive exterior Wood stain


Roof.
Hood Wood Automotive exterior Flooring Gas


Then the cabin sides and front.
Wood Gas Flooring Hardwood Font


I don't know but it looks top heavy to me but as I said it is bigger than most of my other builds.
Wood Bottle Wood stain Table Hardwood


Wood Rectangle Font Publication Hardwood


Musical instrument Plant Orange Font Circle
It looks fine to me.

Build it the way YOU like it.

Plans are a place to start FROM! They are not a legal requirement to follow blindly.

Deviations from the plans are what makes them your OWN BUILD!
 

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#1,591 ·
Triming the base & filling the cab #3

Yesterday I got most of the base and cab cut out and shaped now I'll be triming it with cherry and building up the gadgets and things for the cab.

I looked and looked for My copy of Duckys boiler room but had to get him to show me where it was at.

Here's one I found.
Brown Motor vehicle Automotive lighting Vehicle Classic


Here's what I made for last time.
Wood Toy Table Art Wooden block


And here's what I worked out for this build.
I already had the gauges put on before I stopped for lunch and found that Ducky was good enough to get what I needed.
Had a ball figuring out the levers.
Gesture Wood Art Font Visual arts


Now back to the start of the day and a couple a how to.

They called for a slant under the roof to make it look like the whole thing is curved underneath.

Hood Wood Automotive exterior Flooring Gas


Wood Flooring Hardwood Terrestrial plant Thumb


Wood Fin Fish Flooring Hardwood


Had a 2Ă—4 with an angle on it so used it to guide the sanding.
Just sand to the line and it's done.
Tableware Table Wood Drinkware Floor


Wood Table Rectangle Floor Wood stain


Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood Wood stain


Next trimming out all the base and cab edges.
First I cut up some cherry for trim.
I don't try for any fancy angle cuts just start at the back and work my way forward.
I just put some trim in the hole and mark with a sharpened small screw driver.
Wood Wood stain Gas Hardwood Engineering

I have a small electric miter saw but it just seems to work better old school for this.
Wood Flooring Gas Metalworking hand tool Hardwood

Then I clamp a guide to my sander to make those really fine adjustments.
Wood Machine tool Bumper Gas Machine


Musical instrument Piano Keyboard Musical instrument accessory Wood


Wood Gas Machine Engineering Hardwood


I used my band saw to cut out the windows so will be putting some trim at the top to hide where I entered the cut. [my scroll saw died} :-[
Then I used a file to square up the holes for trimming.
Wood Automotive exterior Hardwood Bumper Flooring


As I glue up the parts, I sand them flush,most times I will glue up more than on board at a time to speed things up, but have to be careful or you can sand parts the wrong way and knock them off.
[ I use super glue for this, glue it up hold the parts for a count of 120 and sand]
Wood Automotive design Flooring Hardwood Publication


Wood Floor Hardwood Wood stain Flooring


Wood Automotive exterior Gas Bumper Tints and shades


Wood Automotive design Plastic Composite material Hardwood


I did the gauges first, if I would have had Ducky's plans I may have done it a tad different but this will work.
Wood Audio equipment Rectangle Hardwood Table


The walls are glued together but not to the base, just need to get the feel for the space.
Wood Automotive design Art Bone Automotive wheel system


Wood Architecture Interior design Flooring Floor


Wood Art Sculpture Artifact Skull


Turned out pretty close to Duckys plans, thanks Ducky for you continuing help.
Gesture Wood Art Font Visual arts


Theater curtain Rectangle Curtain Amber Font


Wood Rectangle Hardwood Tool Water bottle
 

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#1,592 ·
Triming the base & filling the cab #3

Yesterday I got most of the base and cab cut out and shaped now I'll be triming it with cherry and building up the gadgets and things for the cab.

I looked and looked for My copy of Duckys boiler room but had to get him to show me where it was at.

Here's one I found.
Brown Motor vehicle Automotive lighting Vehicle Classic


Here's what I made for last time.
Wood Toy Table Art Wooden block


And here's what I worked out for this build.
I already had the gauges put on before I stopped for lunch and found that Ducky was good enough to get what I needed.
Had a ball figuring out the levers.
Gesture Wood Art Font Visual arts


Now back to the start of the day and a couple a how to.

They called for a slant under the roof to make it look like the whole thing is curved underneath.

Hood Wood Automotive exterior Flooring Gas


Wood Flooring Hardwood Terrestrial plant Thumb


Wood Fin Fish Flooring Hardwood


Had a 2Ă—4 with an angle on it so used it to guide the sanding.
Just sand to the line and it's done.
Tableware Table Wood Drinkware Floor


Wood Table Rectangle Floor Wood stain


Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood Wood stain


Next trimming out all the base and cab edges.
First I cut up some cherry for trim.
I don't try for any fancy angle cuts just start at the back and work my way forward.
I just put some trim in the hole and mark with a sharpened small screw driver.
Wood Wood stain Gas Hardwood Engineering

I have a small electric miter saw but it just seems to work better old school for this.
Wood Flooring Gas Metalworking hand tool Hardwood

Then I clamp a guide to my sander to make those really fine adjustments.
Wood Machine tool Bumper Gas Machine


Musical instrument Piano Keyboard Musical instrument accessory Wood


Wood Gas Machine Engineering Hardwood


I used my band saw to cut out the windows so will be putting some trim at the top to hide where I entered the cut. [my scroll saw died} :-[
Then I used a file to square up the holes for trimming.
Wood Automotive exterior Hardwood Bumper Flooring


As I glue up the parts, I sand them flush,most times I will glue up more than on board at a time to speed things up, but have to be careful or you can sand parts the wrong way and knock them off.
[ I use super glue for this, glue it up hold the parts for a count of 120 and sand]
Wood Automotive design Flooring Hardwood Publication


Wood Floor Hardwood Wood stain Flooring


Wood Automotive exterior Gas Bumper Tints and shades


Wood Automotive design Plastic Composite material Hardwood


I did the gauges first, if I would have had Ducky's plans I may have done it a tad different but this will work.
Wood Audio equipment Rectangle Hardwood Table


The walls are glued together but not to the base, just need to get the feel for the space.
Wood Automotive design Art Bone Automotive wheel system


Wood Architecture Interior design Flooring Floor


Wood Art Sculpture Artifact Skull


Turned out pretty close to Duckys plans, thanks Ducky for you continuing help.
Gesture Wood Art Font Visual arts


Theater curtain Rectangle Curtain Amber Font


Wood Rectangle Hardwood Tool Water bottle
Some very nice detailing there Bruce…
 

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#1,602 ·
Smoke stack #4

Worked on the dodad's that go on top of the boiler [smoke stack].
Here's a better look at my sanding drum jig.
I scrounged up a router fence and it has some great adjustments for easing up on the sander.
I should add that this is set up for the Shop Smith but would work on other tools too.



I put slats on the bottom so it can move side ways when I loosen the bolt but can't move back.
By being able to move side ways, when making wheels you use up just a small part of the disk by being able to move side ways you move to a new section of the sand paper.


These pictures show the part is on a dowel and stays put, the disk is moved to the part and there are adjustments to set the depth.
Now comes the best part because the jig is mounted to the router fence I can turn a nob and bring the work closer to the disk for super fine adjustment.










Here I've added some angle to make the chimney.








As you can see my sandpaper is shoot, need to hit HF and get some new ones.
I meant to show sanding the parts but got working and only took a after it's done shoot. sorry!!!




 

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#1,603 ·
Smoke stack #4

Worked on the dodad's that go on top of the boiler [smoke stack].
Here's a better look at my sanding drum jig.
I scrounged up a router fence and it has some great adjustments for easing up on the sander.
I should add that this is set up for the Shop Smith but would work on other tools too.

Wood Musical instrument Gas Machine Auto part


I put slats on the bottom so it can move side ways when I loosen the bolt but can't move back.
By being able to move side ways, when making wheels you use up just a small part of the disk by being able to move side ways you move to a new section of the sand paper.
Wood Table Wood stain Bumper Hardwood


These pictures show the part is on a dowel and stays put, the disk is moved to the part and there are adjustments to set the depth.
Now comes the best part because the jig is mounted to the router fence I can turn a nob and bring the work closer to the disk for super fine adjustment.
Motor vehicle Wood Automotive tire Gas Tread


Wheel Tire Automotive tire Motor vehicle Wood


Automotive tire Wood Machine tool Engineering Motor vehicle


Cold saw Automotive tire Wood Saw Tread


Wood Gas Hardwood Automotive tire Wood stain


Here I've added some angle to make the chimney.
Wood Automotive tire Automotive wheel system Hardwood Pattern


Wood Automotive tire Auto part Rim Automotive wheel system


Wood Automotive tire Tread Gas Fender


Wood Gas Hardwood Auto part Wood stain


As you can see my sandpaper is shoot, need to hit HF and get some new ones.
I meant to show sanding the parts but got working and only took a after it's done shoot. sorry!!!
Hat Fedora Cap Sun hat Wood


Wood Wood stain Hardwood Flooring Plywood


Musical instrument Plant Orange Font Circle
Nice, Thanks. Sandpaper!
 

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#1,613 ·
Starting to look like a train

While I had the boiler in the sanding jig, drilled all the hand rail holes, made it so much easier to line every thing up.
Can't seem to get into high gear but it's coming together.

Wood Gas Auto part Machine Machine tool


Wood Naval architecture Gas Machine Engineering


Wood Engineering Gas Machine Scale model


Wood Gas Art Engineering Machine


Wood Gas Motor vehicle Engineering Automotive wheel system


Wood Vehicle Gas Engineering Machine


Wood Table Hardwood Flooring Gas


Musical instrument Plant Orange Font Circle
 

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#1,614 ·
Starting to look like a train

While I had the boiler in the sanding jig, drilled all the hand rail holes, made it so much easier to line every thing up.
Can't seem to get into high gear but it's coming together.

Wood Gas Auto part Machine Machine tool


Wood Naval architecture Gas Machine Engineering


Wood Engineering Gas Machine Scale model


Wood Gas Art Engineering Machine


Wood Gas Motor vehicle Engineering Automotive wheel system


Wood Vehicle Gas Engineering Machine


Wood Table Hardwood Flooring Gas


Musical instrument Plant Orange Font Circle
This is turning out to be one beautiful model Bruce… Well done in the heat of your summer and sitting!!
 

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#1,622 ·
Been working on the wheels #6

Got started on the wheels and brackets for them.
I again made the spokes like on the last train.
Then while I was at it and had the tools set up cut out wheels for two more cars.
Here's how I did the wheels in my last build.
This time I used the miter saw to cut the groves for the spokes was much easier.

Automotive tire Wood Toy Gas Auto part


Wheel Automotive tire Wood Tread Rectangle


Wood Wheel Sculpture Gas Motor vehicle


Wood Rolling Track Railway Gas

Wood Rolling stock Track Rolling Railway
 

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#1,623 ·
Been working on the wheels #6

Got started on the wheels and brackets for them.
I again made the spokes like on the last train.
Then while I was at it and had the tools set up cut out wheels for two more cars.
Here's how I did the wheels in my last build.
This time I used the miter saw to cut the groves for the spokes was much easier.

Automotive tire Wood Toy Gas Auto part


Wheel Automotive tire Wood Tread Rectangle


Wood Wheel Sculpture Gas Motor vehicle


Wood Rolling Track Railway Gas

Wood Rolling stock Track Rolling Railway
looking good Bruce :<))
 

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#1,635 ·
Got the Funnel Fitted & the Domes Too

As I've said before a slow go but it's getting there.
Glued up the boiler, funnel, domes, cab and more.
Wood Gas Art Hardwood Circle


Wood Gas Art Font Toy


Motor vehicle Wood Engineering Gas Rolling


Wheel Train Rolling Gas Vehicle
Might be a little slow BUT it'll soon be steaming down the tracks…
 

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#1,646 ·
How do you catch a cow?

With a cow catcher of course.
The first one I made didn't go very well nun of the slats matched up or were spaced right so I went back to my old trick of cutting grooves in the back and bottom, now every thing stays lined up.
Handwriting Wood Rectangle Font Parallel

Notice here in the wood burner plans above they give you the shapes for the catchers in the coal train plans they don't help you out much with this.
Rectangle Wood Flooring Floor Stairs


I used two skill saw blades to get the right width cut.
I also groove the back and bottom as one board so the grooves will match up just right.
Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor Hardwood


Wood Hardwood Composite material Wood stain Natural material


Wood Hardwood Art Building Rectangle


Wood Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain Plywood

Not the same but pretty close.

Train Sky Wheel Motor vehicle Blue
 

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#1,647 ·
How do you catch a cow?

With a cow catcher of course.
The first one I made didn't go very well nun of the slats matched up or were spaced right so I went back to my old trick of cutting grooves in the back and bottom, now every thing stays lined up.
Handwriting Wood Rectangle Font Parallel

Notice here in the wood burner plans above they give you the shapes for the catchers in the coal train plans they don't help you out much with this.
Rectangle Wood Flooring Floor Stairs


I used two skill saw blades to get the right width cut.
I also groove the back and bottom as one board so the grooves will match up just right.
Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor Hardwood


Wood Hardwood Composite material Wood stain Natural material


Wood Hardwood Art Building Rectangle


Wood Rectangle Hardwood Wood stain Plywood

Not the same but pretty close.

Train Sky Wheel Motor vehicle Blue
MOOOOOOOOOOO :<))
 

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#1,658 ·
Getting close

Not got to much more for this puppy.

Just some pictures for a days work.
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Very nice, as always. At the moment I'm on vacation with my VR and don't see al your contributions, but when I'm back home I will enjoy al what I have missed.
 

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#1,667 ·
Building the tender

Need some parts from Hobby Lobby or may make my own to finish the train, but just so much easier to modify HL stuff.
So played with the tender today, which I loved doing it's an easy one day project not counting the wheels.
Wood Wooden block Hardwood Rectangle Flooring


Wood Automotive design Gas Engineering Hardwood


Wood Hardwood Wood stain Plywood Varnish


I wanted to trim out the edges with cherry but ran out, but it should be ok.

Wood Flooring Hardwood Wood stain Table


Tire Automotive tire Wood Wheel Tread


Wood Ruler Office ruler Table Hardwood


And tomorrow will be starting on sanding all these wheels.
Plant Wood Tree Trunk Natural material

Here's a blog of the last one I did and I like it a lot better. [step by step]
Musical instrument Plant Orange Font Circle
 

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#1,668 ·
Building the tender

Need some parts from Hobby Lobby or may make my own to finish the train, but just so much easier to modify HL stuff.
So played with the tender today, which I loved doing it's an easy one day project not counting the wheels.
Wood Wooden block Hardwood Rectangle Flooring


Wood Automotive design Gas Engineering Hardwood


Wood Hardwood Wood stain Plywood Varnish


I wanted to trim out the edges with cherry but ran out, but it should be ok.

Wood Flooring Hardwood Wood stain Table


Tire Automotive tire Wood Wheel Tread


Wood Ruler Office ruler Table Hardwood


And tomorrow will be starting on sanding all these wheels.
Plant Wood Tree Trunk Natural material

Here's a blog of the last one I did and I like it a lot better. [step by step]
Musical instrument Plant Orange Font Circle
The tender is coming together quickly Bruce…
 

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