| Project by Jeff in Huntersville | posted 298 days ago | 1721 views | 5 times favorited | 19 comments |  |
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This is my version of the T&J Lattice Boom Crane. It’s the most time consuming and complicated toy I’ve built to date. The complications come not from the many pieces required but the lack of detail and sometimes errors in the T&J drawings. Some trial and error was involved but I’m happy with the final product.
The boom is made of purpleheart and most of the body is sapele. I used Morado for the track pieces because it has some interesting character and is hard as rock. There are a few other species for decoration.
Thanks for looking.
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GMman
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#1 posted 298 days ago
That my friend is some piece of work.
You have lots of patience.
GMman
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#2 posted 298 days ago
All of your work is very very nice, you’re a fine woodworker.
BenI
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#3 posted 298 days ago
WOW! Really cool project, looks great and amazing attention to detail. Nice job
-- Ben from IL
wiswood2
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#4 posted 298 days ago
Hi Jeff, If you think it was hard try the well drilling rig on the truck That is the hardist one of all. I did not find any parts missing , a little short on details but if you look hard enough they are there. when I built it they werent selling the pullyes yet, and I turened all mine, riging the cables was about the hardist thing to do on that plan. You did a great job on it. Hope to see some more of your toys.good luck.
Chuck
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hunter71
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#5 posted 298 days ago
Great job Jeff, Using the Purple heart gives it a unique touch. I have the plans to build my version someday.
Doug
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NormG
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#6 posted 298 days ago
Another fine example of your wonderful work, thanks for sharing
-- Norman
Raymond
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#7 posted 298 days ago
HI Jeff that is an outstanding job. The purple heart boom is great. I might have to copy that. I have the drawings and it is on my list of projects. Where were the errors in the drawings. What should I watch out for? Thanks
-- Ray
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#8 posted 298 days ago
Looks like a lot of careful work went into this one !
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bobman58
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#9 posted 298 days ago
hi jeff you done a great job on the crane
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majuvla
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#10 posted 298 days ago
Amizing toy.Even adaults couldn’t resist temptation to play with it.
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Gshepherd
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#11 posted 298 days ago
Amazing work…..
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rejo55
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#12 posted 298 days ago
Sir, I take my hat off to you. I can’t even build a square box and you come up with something like that.
TREMENDOUS JOB!!! Beautiful and meticulous work.
Have a good’un
Joe
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RKaste
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#13 posted 297 days ago
Really sweet. Thanks for sharing.
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Jeff in Huntersville
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#14 posted 297 days ago
Thanks for all the comments guys. Inspires me to keep working.
peteg
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#15 posted 297 days ago
Thats a nice build there Jeff, well done :)
Pete
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