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While not the largest or most impressive, this is the project that really got me into woodworking. I saw it in Wood magazine 194 (November 2009) and decided that I would someday build it.

It took me over three years, but I'm finally there. My wife and I bought a house. I then bought a table saw, built a workbench, bought a router, bought a band saw, bought a drill press, built a router table, built some obligatory projects, bought several other tools I may or may not need, and finally built the toy I set out to build three years ago. Now that I think about it, this may be the most expensive toy ever built.

Now… I suppose I should probably use all of the tools I've collected along the way to build something you know… useful. Something that won't leave my better half wondering "what are you going to do with that?"

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very nice and very professional! have fun with the next projects!
 

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Beautiful project. Makes me wish I was a kid again.

Your tools aren't wasted. You have the talent, so I'm sure we we'll see a lot of awesome projects from you and your tools.
 

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yep….got one of those too….very well done and i like your sequence pictures…

prez
 

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I see you've also built the other toys in the series. I've already purchased the hardware for the semi / lowboy project. Although I'd like to do that next, I think a jewelry chest for my wife will be next.

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Thanks. I made a few mistakes along the way, but for the most part I was able to cover them up / fix them.
 

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Outstanding! I love the look of your Excavator very find work, and also the 1929 truck by Prez! You guys do some nice work!
 

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Very cool great job.
 

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Great looking toy. Use of different color woods sets it off.

Being an old Diesel & Heavy Equipment mechanic I really appreciate the designs and details in these toys. In my many years pulling wrenches I have werked on just about all of the ones all you guys that make these toys have made.
 

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If you do not have a grandchild yet, I would start making one.
Beautiful work.
 

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Start making one… do you mean like Pinocchio? At this point that might be my best bet. I haven't quite gotten around to round one of kids. Round two is more than a few years off…
 

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Excellent job
 

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G'Day "mlindegarde", You've certainly done a fine job on the excavator, top marks & well done.
I have a copy of the Wood mag plans for one and it's on the "to do list".
Keep collecting good tools & keep producing great toys.
Cheers, from On Top DownUnder, crowie
 

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Very well made. I remember the issue, and every subsequent one that had another piece of construction equipment. What did you like best about this project? Least? What would you change?
 
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