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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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#2,993 ·
32 Hot Rod Chevy Coupe wheels

Just about there.
Played with some wheels and had forgotten but all ready had some rims made up, thank you very much for small favors.
Just a quick simple set a tires filled in between the wheel wells with a running board and some touch up sanding.
Still want to make some head lights and we're just about there.
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Using left over scrap fir for the wheels makes it all match up but couldn't try for a very fancy wheel tread the wood is way to soft.

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#2,994 ·
32 Hot Rod Chevy Coupe wheels

Just about there.
Played with some wheels and had forgotten but all ready had some rims made up, thank you very much for small favors.
Just a quick simple set a tires filled in between the wheel wells with a running board and some touch up sanding.
Still want to make some head lights and we're just about there.
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Using left over scrap fir for the wheels makes it all match up but couldn't try for a very fancy wheel tread the wood is way to soft.

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WOW, that's looking top-notch. Can't wait to see it done.
 

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#2,999 ·
Scratch build Steam Train

This will be a scratch built Steam train in the style of the 1860's or there about.
Something like this.
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Here's where I got to today.
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I have three partial days in it, one of those spit and sputter builds.

I have the plans for both Toys and Joys trains but wanted it to have a longer look to the boiler.
I have built both the wood and coal T&J's Trains.
Started with the frame.
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The back is 3/4" and went back and thinned the front part down to 1/2", I used dowels to hold the parts together and will add a lot a strength to it.

Don't faint but I used the Shop Smith's lathe tools to build these parts. lol
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Back in the 1980's I had a one man shop and built many house and restaurant cabinets.
I used very simple tools a Sears RA saw and table saw and my SS was used for my drill press and any disk sanding that came along.
But what I want to show is how I did my face frames back then and what I used today for the train frame.

I have a Dowel Crafter doweling jig and it make quick work of doweling for face frames and fast quick doors.

First you mark the center of the face of the two boards.
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Mark one board as x and the other as o.

In this picture I'm going to drill the x board first.
Line the board center up with the dowelers center and drill the two holes.
Then flip the doweler around and drill the o board with two holes.
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The top of the boards are flush with each other, If the board were of different thicknesses would make no difference they would be flush.

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Using the kreg system works the same way but uses screws to hold it all together but it hadn't come out yet when I was building cabinets.

The Dowel Crafter isn't made any more but can be found on Ebay for around $25.
You can also build your own jig of wood that will work just fine.
 

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#3,000 ·
Scratch build Steam Train

This will be a scratch built Steam train in the style of the 1860's or there about.
Something like this.
Train Wheel Sky Rolling stock Steam engine


Here's where I got to today.
Wood Rectangle Flooring Hardwood Outdoor furniture

I have three partial days in it, one of those spit and sputter builds.

I have the plans for both Toys and Joys trains but wanted it to have a longer look to the boiler.
I have built both the wood and coal T&J's Trains.
Started with the frame.
Wood Rectangle Flooring Floor Wood stain

The back is 3/4" and went back and thinned the front part down to 1/2", I used dowels to hold the parts together and will add a lot a strength to it.

Don't faint but I used the Shop Smith's lathe tools to build these parts. lol
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Wood Wooden block Font Packing materials Rectangle


Plant Wood Font Hardwood Flooring


Product Wood Font Gas Cylinder


Back in the 1980's I had a one man shop and built many house and restaurant cabinets.
I used very simple tools a Sears RA saw and table saw and my SS was used for my drill press and any disk sanding that came along.
But what I want to show is how I did my face frames back then and what I used today for the train frame.

I have a Dowel Crafter doweling jig and it make quick work of doweling for face frames and fast quick doors.

First you mark the center of the face of the two boards.
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Wood Guitar accessory Musical instrument Automotive tire Font

Mark one board as x and the other as o.

In this picture I'm going to drill the x board first.
Line the board center up with the dowelers center and drill the two holes.
Then flip the doweler around and drill the o board with two holes.
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The top of the boards are flush with each other, If the board were of different thicknesses would make no difference they would be flush.

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Using the kreg system works the same way but uses screws to hold it all together but it hadn't come out yet when I was building cabinets.

The Dowel Crafter isn't made any more but can be found on Ebay for around $25.
You can also build your own jig of wood that will work just fine.
i like looking at trains better then building them so i will be watching this one closely :<))))
 

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#3,010 ·
Scratch build Steam Train wheels

Got a little more done.
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Found out my tread making jig also does a pretty good job at making spoke wheels, sure saves a lot a time I would have to be drawing all the points needed to drill. Just add a blank and drill, once the jig is centered to the bit.
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The indexer is set up for cutting 36 treads but as you can see I have it marked for every other hole or as I did this time every third hole.

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As you can see the backer plate gets pretty chewed up when making the different sizes and angled treads.

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Then I glued the parts to some card board to keep every thing lined up and glued in the spokes.
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I forgot to mention I added a walk way before I started the wheels.
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I really have fun adding all the dodads inside the cab.
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Then I wasn't going to do it but added the wheel Guides to the bottom of the wheels. Sorry don't know what you call them, but I built them!!! lol
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Up next will be the cow catcher, I always have fun figuring it out.
#4 over and out
 

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#3,011 ·
Scratch build Steam Train wheels

Got a little more done.


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Found out my tread making jig also does a pretty good job at making spoke wheels, sure saves a lot a time I would have to be drawing all the points needed to drill. Just add a blank and drill, once the jig is centered to the bit.
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The indexer is set up for cutting 36 treads but as you can see I have it marked for every other hole or as I did this time every third hole.

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As you can see the backer plate gets pretty chewed up when making the different sizes and angled treads.

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Then I glued the parts to some card board to keep every thing lined up and glued in the spokes.
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Automotive tire Rim Bicycle part Circle Auto part


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I forgot to mention I added a walk way before I started the wheels.
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I really have fun adding all the dodads inside the cab.
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Then I wasn't going to do it but added the wheel Guides to the bottom of the wheels. Sorry don't know what you call them, but I built them!!! lol
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Up next will be the cow catcher, I always have fun figuring it out.
#4 over and out
Nice work, never cease to amaze me with your talent
 

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#3,019 ·
Scratch build Steam Train Cow Catcher

Got the front wheels made up and mounted but will still need some fine tuning like the rest of the train.
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These scratch built cow catchers were very interesting to make.
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I made two one with more slats and please vote on which you think look better with the train.
If I ever build another train I'll be so happy I made this extra set. lol

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Figuring out how to cut the angles was a real pain.
If I remember right the toys and joys plans gave you what you needed for the wood burner train but not so much for the coal train even though they were the same catcher.

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Here's where you can see the two different catchers.
I know they're not that much different, that's why it's so hard for me to choice.
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This train is based on Norm Marshall's toy train, but I went bigger and added more details.
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I have always liked his plans his simple way of building, may be because it was the first toy making book I bought why back in 1983 or so, had just gotten my new Shop Smith and had a small 10Ă—10 shop where I was building my first toys in my own shop.

That's all I had the gumption for today so thanks for looking in and have fun modeling!!!
 

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#3,020 ·
Scratch build Steam Train Cow Catcher

Got the front wheels made up and mounted but will still need some fine tuning like the rest of the train.
Wheel Train Wood Automotive tire Motor vehicle


These scratch built cow catchers were very interesting to make.
Wood Quill Engineering Hardwood Book


I made two one with more slats and please vote on which you think look better with the train.
If I ever build another train I'll be so happy I made this extra set. lol

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Figuring out how to cut the angles was a real pain.
If I remember right the toys and joys plans gave you what you needed for the wood burner train but not so much for the coal train even though they were the same catcher.

Tableware Wood Dishware Kitchen utensil Plate


Wood Table Font Sculpture Automotive wheel system


Here's where you can see the two different catchers.
I know they're not that much different, that's why it's so hard for me to choice.
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Wood Table Kitchen utensil Art Hardwood


This train is based on Norm Marshall's toy train, but I went bigger and added more details.
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Poster Font Motor vehicle Publication Advertising


I have always liked his plans his simple way of building, may be because it was the first toy making book I bought why back in 1983 or so, had just gotten my new Shop Smith and had a small 10Ă—10 shop where I was building my first toys in my own shop.

That's all I had the gumption for today so thanks for looking in and have fun modeling!!!
1 vote for more slats.

I got my ShopSmith in 1982…
 

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#3,030 ·
T REX

Got hold of David Wakefield's toy making book,
I bought one back in the 1980's when it first came out and
put my new Shop Smith band saw throw the works, building his toys.
I found his book on Ebay for like $6 with shipping so hit the buy button.
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Still have to get the cams in the right places and nail everything down but it's getting there. :-]
His mouth goes up and down and he has a mean looking wobble as he rolls around.

Here's two that I built way back that have survived for 35 years.
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#3,031 ·
T REX

Got hold of David Wakefield's toy making book,
I bought one back in the 1980's when it first came out and
put my new Shop Smith band saw throw the works, building his toys.
I found his book on Ebay for like $6 with shipping so hit the buy button.
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Still have to get the cams in the right places and nail everything down but it's getting there. :-]
His mouth goes up and down and he has a mean looking wobble as he rolls around.

Here's two that I built way back that have survived for 35 years.
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Looking good..some kiddo will be happy
 

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#3,035 ·
Triceratops

Still in Dino mod so here's the start of the Triceratops.
I built one of these 30 something years ago and still have it.
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Since all my dino's are much smaller than the one in the picture I thought I'd give it one more try and have a full set that match up, size wise.
This will all be done in birch as I have some 2" thick scraps.
Wouldn't take much to turn this into a hippo would it?
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The head was a ton a work with all 3d cuts.
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#3,036 ·
Triceratops

Still in Dino mod so here's the start of the Triceratops.
I built one of these 30 something years ago and still have it.
Wood Fawn Working animal Sculpture Art


Since all my dino's are much smaller than the one in the picture I thought I'd give it one more try and have a full set that match up, size wise.
This will all be done in birch as I have some 2" thick scraps.
Wouldn't take much to turn this into a hippo would it?
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The head was a ton a work with all 3d cuts.
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I like it and looks like you are enjoying it.
 

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#3,041 ·
Log Skidder #113

My brother in law and his son have been loggers all their lives so wanted to build the son who now has his own logging crew a skidder.
Turns out not to be as simple as it first looks to be but very interesting. lol
I've always wanted to build some of those big tractor wheels but never had any interest in building the tractor so here's my way around that. lol


White oak and a little fir.

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#3,042 ·
Log Skidder #113

My brother in law and his son have been loggers all their lives so wanted to build the son who now has his own logging crew a skidder.
Turns out not to be as simple as it first looks to be but very interesting. lol
I've always wanted to build some of those big tractor wheels but never had any interest in building the tractor so here's my way around that. lol
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White oak and a little fir.





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I would say good luck, We all know you will make another top of the line as always.
 

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#3,047 ·
Log Skidder #113 2&3

Days two and three
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I'll need to get started on the wheels before I can go much farther.
 

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#3,048 ·
Log Skidder #113 2&3

Days two and three
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I'll need to get started on the wheels before I can go much farther.
Well and truly taking shape now Bruce. Looking good!
 

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#3,055 ·
Wheels for the skidder

Here's my first try at some tractor wheels for the skidder.

First need to get some blanks ready.




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Tip As you get started on the treads always mark the first tread that way you can be sure to line these marks up so the treads always line up even if your indexer isn't perfect.





























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Still got a ton a clean up to do but you get the idea.
#4 over and out.
 

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#3,056 ·
Wheels for the skidder

Here's my first try at some tractor wheels for the skidder.

First need to get some blanks ready.





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Tip As you get started on the treads always mark the first tread that way you can be sure to line these marks up so the treads always line up even if your indexer isn't perfect.

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Still got a ton a clean up to do but you get the idea.
#4 over and out.
Very well done.
 

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#3,067 ·
Fork Lift

Got Dutchy's Fork Lift plans when they first came out but today was the first time I've been able to get up the gumption to get out there and play with my tools.
It's been exactly 5 months so will take a little while to get back in the grove I hope!
So here's my first few step on getting er done.
The main body part.
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Then comes the parts for the steering, this will all go on the back end of the fork lift.
I know Dutchy already did his blog but just adding my $.02
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Here's how I drill a quick hole in the end of an axle.
I mark the center.
Then use the vice to hold it level on one plain.
Then using a squared board, [I could use a metal square but for me they are hard to see and hold in place,so] I hold to the axle and clamp it down and on to the drill.
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I x the sides that are trued up..

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Then more steering parts.
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I know it doesn't look like much but there's quite a bit a fiddling done here. LOL
So it really felt great getting back in the shop, I'll tell you tomorrow how much my body talked back to me about it. OUCH!!!
HTL over and out
 

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#3,068 ·
Fork Lift

Got Dutchy's Fork Lift plans when they first came out but today was the first time I've been able to get up the gumption to get out there and play with my tools.
It's been exactly 5 months so will take a little while to get back in the grove I hope!
So here's my first few step on getting er done.
The main body part.
Plant Wood Shipping box Fruit Carton


Wood Hand tool Scratch awl Screwdriver Tool


Then comes the parts for the steering, this will all go on the back end of the fork lift.
I know Dutchy already did his blog but just adding my $.02
Wood Toy Rectangle Font Engineering


Here's how I drill a quick hole in the end of an axle.
I mark the center.
Then use the vice to hold it level on one plain.
Then using a squared board, [I could use a metal square but for me they are hard to see and hold in place,so] I hold to the axle and clamp it down and on to the drill.
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Wood Gas Engineering Machine Electric blue


I x the sides that are trued up..

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Then more steering parts.
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I know it doesn't look like much but there's quite a bit a fiddling done here. LOL
So it really felt great getting back in the shop, I'll tell you tomorrow how much my body talked back to me about it. OUCH!!!
HTL over and out
just ease into it at first #4 think about everything you do so we dont hurt ourselves GR8 start to this very kewl model I also have the plans but first the UTV in on my desk I will be following along I have a 2Ă—4 with 3/4" dado in it for drilling axles and round dowels so I can clamp them in :<))))
 

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#3,071 ·
Fork Lift #2

Well got back out there and was able to get a little more done.
Having a hard time stopping to take pictures as Dutchy did such a great blog there's really nothing I can add to up the project..
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You'll notice I ended up doing my back end different as I built the Dutchy style grill before I sanded the frame all my work was wasted when it was to wide to fit in the space needed so just went and built a quick simple grill to get er done.

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Wood Hardwood Flooring Plywood Wood stain


#4 over and out!!!
 

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#3,072 ·
Fork Lift #2

Well got back out there and was able to get a little more done.
Having a hard time stopping to take pictures as Dutchy did such a great blog there's really nothing I can add to up the project..
Wood Automotive design Wooden block Hardwood Font


Wood Font Hardwood Scale model Plywood


You'll notice I ended up doing my back end different as I built the Dutchy style grill before I sanded the frame all my work was wasted when it was to wide to fit in the space needed so just went and built a quick simple grill to get er done.

Table Wood Desk Electronic instrument Hardwood


Wood Hardwood Flooring Plywood Wood stain


#4 over and out!!!
I like that grill and ofcourse also the rest.
 

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#3,078 ·
Fork lift Body work

Seat and steering wheel get a try out,
Wood Hardwood Flooring Plywood Wood stain


Wood Creative arts Hardwood Wooden block Art


Brown Wood Comfort Armrest Flooring


Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Wing


If I knew what I know now I wouldn't have glued on the front wall where the steering wheel is mounted till I was ready with the cage parts, it would have made the cage frame angles much easier to work with..

Wood Floor Wooden block Hardwood Tree


Then on to the cage and fenders.
Luggage and bags Bag Wood Rectangle Hardwood


Wood Automotive design Luggage and bags Flooring Automotive exterior


Wood Motor vehicle Vehicle Toy Hardwood


Wood Automotive design Metal Hardwood Motor vehicle


Wood Automotive design Motor vehicle Vehicle door Automotive exterior


Wood Hardwood Creative arts Automotive design Plywood


I'm really liking the way it's turning out, had no idea how big it would be, but feels just right!!!

#4 over and out!
 

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#3,079 ·
Fork lift Body work

Seat and steering wheel get a try out,
Wood Hardwood Flooring Plywood Wood stain


Wood Creative arts Hardwood Wooden block Art


Brown Wood Comfort Armrest Flooring


Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood Wing


If I knew what I know now I wouldn't have glued on the front wall where the steering wheel is mounted till I was ready with the cage parts, it would have made the cage frame angles much easier to work with..

Wood Floor Wooden block Hardwood Tree


Then on to the cage and fenders.
Luggage and bags Bag Wood Rectangle Hardwood


Wood Automotive design Luggage and bags Flooring Automotive exterior


Wood Motor vehicle Vehicle Toy Hardwood


Wood Automotive design Metal Hardwood Motor vehicle


Wood Automotive design Motor vehicle Vehicle door Automotive exterior


Wood Hardwood Creative arts Automotive design Plywood


I'm really liking the way it's turning out, had no idea how big it would be, but feels just right!!!

#4 over and out!
Yes Bruce it's coming together very nicely sir. Well done
 

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#3,080 ·
fork lift building the forks

This should be the last of the big stuff that needs made, other than the wheels.

Really needed to pay attention with these forks or it could be put together back ward very easily.
Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood Automotive design


Wood Rectangle Flooring Hardwood Automotive design


Wood Automotive design Hardwood Art Plywood


Wood Hardwood Plywood Lumber Engineering


Wood Automotive design Creative arts Hardwood Art


Wood Vehicle Motor vehicle Automotive design Gas


Wood Flooring Hardwood Wood stain Plywood


And all the way up smooth as you please.
Wood Hardwood Engineering Wood stain Machine


HTL over and out
 

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#3,081 ·
fork lift building the forks

This should be the last of the big stuff that needs made, other than the wheels.

Really needed to pay attention with these forks or it could be put together back ward very easily.
Wood Floor Flooring Hardwood Automotive design


Wood Rectangle Flooring Hardwood Automotive design


Wood Automotive design Hardwood Art Plywood


Wood Hardwood Plywood Lumber Engineering


Wood Automotive design Creative arts Hardwood Art


Wood Vehicle Motor vehicle Automotive design Gas


Wood Flooring Hardwood Wood stain Plywood


And all the way up smooth as you please.
Wood Hardwood Engineering Wood stain Machine


HTL over and out
Difficult, but isn't it a beauty?
 

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#3,085 ·
fork lift Wheels and Muffler

Made up some wheel blanks today and off to the wheel jig tread maker.
Wood Gas Engineering Machine Auto part


Crankset Automotive tire Wood Wheel Gas


It makes it fast work when you can cut all the tires of the same size at one time.
So only had to load the jig twice and it's done.
Window Wood Tints and shades Symmetry Ceiling


Automotive tire Tire Wood Rim Tread


Automotive tire Wood Rim Auto part Art


Also played with making a muffler and the back up warning light.

I marked the dowel and using the drill table fence was able to slide the vice along the fence for in line holes.
Blue Wood Rectangle Gas Composite material


Wood Milling Machine tool Gas Hardwood
 

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#3,086 ·
fork lift Wheels and Muffler

Made up some wheel blanks today and off to the wheel jig tread maker.
Wood Gas Engineering Machine Auto part


Crankset Automotive tire Wood Wheel Gas


It makes it fast work when you can cut all the tires of the same size at one time.
So only had to load the jig twice and it's done.
Window Wood Tints and shades Symmetry Ceiling


Automotive tire Tire Wood Rim Tread


Automotive tire Wood Rim Auto part Art


Also played with making a muffler and the back up warning light.

I marked the dowel and using the drill table fence was able to slide the vice along the fence for in line holes.
Blue Wood Rectangle Gas Composite material


Wood Milling Machine tool Gas Hardwood
Looking Good.
 

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#3,091 ·
fork lift wheels sanded and installed

Simple wheel sanding jig.
Automotive tire Wood Rim Hardwood Tool


Pneumatic tool Saw Drill Handheld power drill Milling


Wheels on. :]

Over time these cherry wheels will turn very dark almost as dark as the walnut.
Wheel Tire Automotive tire Wood Floor


forks set but will be adding some pin stops later on.
Wood Wheel Gas Machine Vehicle


Roof, hydraulics and muffler all in place.
Wheel Tire Vehicle Automotive tire Wood


Wood Machine Engineering Composite material Art


Wheel Tire Wood Automotive tire Truck


Just a few things left to do.
The finished project is here.
 

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#3,092 ·
fork lift wheels sanded and installed

Simple wheel sanding jig.
Automotive tire Wood Rim Hardwood Tool


Pneumatic tool Saw Drill Handheld power drill Milling


Wheels on. :]

Over time these cherry wheels will turn very dark almost as dark as the walnut.
Wheel Tire Automotive tire Wood Floor


forks set but will be adding some pin stops later on.
Wood Wheel Gas Machine Vehicle


Roof, hydraulics and muffler all in place.
Wheel Tire Vehicle Automotive tire Wood


Wood Machine Engineering Composite material Art


Wheel Tire Wood Automotive tire Truck


Just a few things left to do.
The finished project is here.
Looking good #4
 

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#3,096 ·
Indy Car Scratch build

This is one I have been thinking about for a long time and had even started collecting pictures for ideas and just never went any farther.
Well the time is right and will be a pretty quick one if I'm seeing it right, [The kind I like best these days]
LOL I had bought the plans for the newer LOW BOY Trailer but the minute I said something about it the BOSS said no more BIG GIANT PROJECTS!!!
This is just fine and the Indy Car should be right up my ally.
Just getting it figured out but here what done so far.

The plan of attack.
Automotive design Font Wood Rectangle Engineering


Then cut out the parts as they fall in to place, I had found a plan to use and enlarged it to 130% then off to the shop to paste the pages together and see what need to be cut out.

This is all based on a 2" wheel.
I printed out four sets so I could cut them up as needed.
Wood Hardwood Wood stain Font Plywood


You can kind a get the idea where I'm going now.
Wood Font Hardwood Flooring Pattern


The wheels will be just under 2".

#4 over and out!!!
 

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#3,097 ·
Indy Car Scratch build

This is one I have been thinking about for a long time and had even started collecting pictures for ideas and just never went any farther.
Well the time is right and will be a pretty quick one if I'm seeing it right, [The kind I like best these days]
LOL I had bought the plans for the newer LOW BOY Trailer but the minute I said something about it the BOSS said no more BIG GIANT PROJECTS!!!
This is just fine and the Indy Car should be right up my ally.
Just getting it figured out but here what done so far.

The plan of attack.
Automotive design Font Wood Rectangle Engineering


Then cut out the parts as they fall in to place, I had found a plan to use and enlarged it to 130% then off to the shop to paste the pages together and see what need to be cut out.

This is all based on a 2" wheel.
I printed out four sets so I could cut them up as needed.
Wood Hardwood Wood stain Font Plywood


You can kind a get the idea where I'm going now.
Wood Font Hardwood Flooring Pattern


The wheels will be just under 2".

#4 over and out!!!
Looks like a fun build.
 

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#3,101 ·
Indy Car Scratch build #2

Getting the feel of how it needs to be.
Wood Hardwood Wood stain Table Flooring


Wood Automotive exterior Hardwood Office ruler Wood stain


These parts will be glued one on top of the other so need to have the parts shaped and sanded before they are added.
Wood Table Flooring Hardwood Tool


I usually don't build models this way but seemed like it will work for this small a project.

Wood Cookie cutter Hardwood Wood stain Flooring


Wood Hardwood Flooring Font Rectangle


Wood Hardwood Creative arts Plywood Flooring


Got the back end figured out.
If I knew what I know now I would have had the rear end as part of the frame parts it would have come out much cleaner looking.
Wood Hardwood Flooring Rectangle Wood stain


Wood Hardwood Engineering Chemical compound Transparency

Next up need to play a round with the front.
Wood Tool Table Hardwood Plywood


Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Plywood

Wood Hardwood Creative arts Wood stain Flooring


This looks like it might work but it's time to hit the house.
This all was done over a couple a short days.
This would make a cool race boat with a few changes. lol
 

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#3,102 ·
Indy Car Scratch build #2

Getting the feel of how it needs to be.
Wood Hardwood Wood stain Table Flooring


Wood Automotive exterior Hardwood Office ruler Wood stain


These parts will be glued one on top of the other so need to have the parts shaped and sanded before they are added.
Wood Table Flooring Hardwood Tool


I usually don't build models this way but seemed like it will work for this small a project.

Wood Cookie cutter Hardwood Wood stain Flooring


Wood Hardwood Flooring Font Rectangle


Wood Hardwood Creative arts Plywood Flooring


Got the back end figured out.
If I knew what I know now I would have had the rear end as part of the frame parts it would have come out much cleaner looking.
Wood Hardwood Flooring Rectangle Wood stain


Wood Hardwood Engineering Chemical compound Transparency

Next up need to play a round with the front.
Wood Tool Table Hardwood Plywood


Wood Rectangle Hardwood Flooring Plywood

Wood Hardwood Creative arts Wood stain Flooring


This looks like it might work but it's time to hit the house.
This all was done over a couple a short days.
This would make a cool race boat with a few changes. lol
I am inspired. General measurements?
 

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#3,107 ·
Indy Car Scratch build glued up rear end and figured out the front

Got a little more figured out.
Wood Hardwood Creative arts Wood stain Flooring


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Wood Tread


Wheel Vehicle Wood Tire Automotive wheel system


Long way from perfect but it should get the job done.
Wood Font Hardwood Flooring Plywood


Wood Flooring Vehicle Landscape Aircraft


Wood Wood stain Hardwood Plywood Camera


Just about time to figure out some wheels. yes!!!
 

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#3,108 ·
Indy Car Scratch build glued up rear end and figured out the front

Got a little more figured out.
Wood Hardwood Creative arts Wood stain Flooring


Tire Wheel Automotive tire Wood Tread


Wheel Vehicle Wood Tire Automotive wheel system


Long way from perfect but it should get the job done.
Wood Font Hardwood Flooring Plywood


Wood Flooring Vehicle Landscape Aircraft


Wood Wood stain Hardwood Plywood Camera


Just about time to figure out some wheels. yes!!!
Hang in there you will deter done!
 

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#3,111 ·
Indy Car Scratch build Front end figured out

Here's what we need next.
Wood Hardwood Table Wood stain Plywood


And what I came up with.
Wood Flooring Floor Wood stain Hardwood


Wood Automotive exterior Hardwood Auto part Plywood


Wood Creative arts Household appliance accessory Machine Automotive design


Maybe name it Hammer Head. LOL
Tire Wood Wheel Font Metal


Wheel Automotive tire Wood Motor vehicle Vehicle


Then a very simple back end.
Wood Floor Flooring Rectangle Hardwood


Wheel Automotive tire Wood Flooring Floor


Just a few things left to do, would love to make some fancy wheels but my jig isn't set up to cut such small wheels 2" so we'll see if I can get up the gumption to work it out.
#4 over and out ;-]
 

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#3,112 ·
Indy Car Scratch build Front end figured out

Here's what we need next.
Wood Hardwood Table Wood stain Plywood


And what I came up with.
Wood Flooring Floor Wood stain Hardwood


Wood Automotive exterior Hardwood Auto part Plywood


Wood Creative arts Household appliance accessory Machine Automotive design


Maybe name it Hammer Head. LOL
Tire Wood Wheel Font Metal


Wheel Automotive tire Wood Motor vehicle Vehicle


Then a very simple back end.
Wood Floor Flooring Rectangle Hardwood


Wheel Automotive tire Wood Flooring Floor


Just a few things left to do, would love to make some fancy wheels but my jig isn't set up to cut such small wheels 2" so we'll see if I can get up the gumption to work it out.
#4 over and out ;-]
The car looks great. However, Indy cars don't run knobby tires. They run smooth tires with no tread on dry pavement.
 

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#3,118 ·
Indy Car Scratch build Fair weather tires

I was told my knobby tires just wouldn't do so today I made the tires I should have made to start with but just wasn't sure if this car was going to be worth the extra effort.
Wood Tire Musical instrument Hardwood Auto part


So here's my step by step for making the fair weather tires or slicks.
Scraps of walnut, now I know why I've been saving all those useless chunks a wood.

Wood Hardwood Flooring Plywood Wood stain


My 2" hole saw makes quick work for the shape, see how I drilled the holes right at the edge of the wood so the saw dust could get out and not bind up the drill.
The block was to thick for the drill so had to drill it out from both ends.
Automotive tire Wood Automotive wheel system Gas Auto part


Then off to the disk sander to clean up the edges and make sure their all the same size.
Wood Hardwood Flooring Linens Home appliance


Wood Gas Office equipment Curtain Hardwood


Then needed to cut the blanks all the same length, after figuring out what I needed.
Cutting round stuff can be dangerous so used the band saw with jigs to hold the parts fast as I cut them..
I also use a stop block to keep everything the same.
Wood Gas Tool Bicycle part Machine


Wood Gas Auto part Hardwood Machine


Next need to drill out the front and back of the tires.
The front will be 1" and the back 7/8".
I used fastener bits for this as they are the only bits I have this size.
Ryobi has a great bit set at Home Depot for this work.

I need to center the fastener bit to the axle hole so make a jig to hold the tires in place for drilling.

Here I'm centering the jig using a 1/4" drill that fits in the axle holes.
Wood Floor Flooring Gas Rectangle


Wood Gas Rectangle Engineering Electric blue


Wood Cylinder Gas Machine Metal


Now I can use the bigger bit as it's center to the hole.
I use the pliers so the wood doesn't spin out of my hand.
Wood Tool Gas Machine Safety glove


Then needed a new jig to do the other side as the dowel was to short with the first jig.
Wood Gas Cylinder Auto part Rectangle

I forgot to take pictures of the sanding steps but if you check a couple a blogs back I think I show this being done.
Wheel Tire Automotive tire Tread Wood


Wood Tool Workbench Hardwood Machine tool


Wood Tire Musical instrument Hardwood Auto part


There are a hundred way to get this work done but this is what I use with the tools at hand.
If you have found a better way would love to hear it, so post away. :-]

Well will these tires work for the car now??? lol

#4 over and out!!!
 

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#3,119 ·
Indy Car Scratch build Fair weather tires

I was told my knobby tires just wouldn't do so today I made the tires I should have made to start with but just wasn't sure if this car was going to be worth the extra effort.
Wood Tire Musical instrument Hardwood Auto part


So here's my step by step for making the fair weather tires or slicks.
Scraps of walnut, now I know why I've been saving all those useless chunks a wood.

Wood Hardwood Flooring Plywood Wood stain


My 2" hole saw makes quick work for the shape, see how I drilled the holes right at the edge of the wood so the saw dust could get out and not bind up the drill.
The block was to thick for the drill so had to drill it out from both ends.
Automotive tire Wood Automotive wheel system Gas Auto part


Then off to the disk sander to clean up the edges and make sure their all the same size.
Wood Hardwood Flooring Linens Home appliance


Wood Gas Office equipment Curtain Hardwood


Then needed to cut the blanks all the same length, after figuring out what I needed.
Cutting round stuff can be dangerous so used the band saw with jigs to hold the parts fast as I cut them..
I also use a stop block to keep everything the same.
Wood Gas Tool Bicycle part Machine


Wood Gas Auto part Hardwood Machine


Next need to drill out the front and back of the tires.
The front will be 1" and the back 7/8".
I used fastener bits for this as they are the only bits I have this size.
Ryobi has a great bit set at Home Depot for this work.

I need to center the fastener bit to the axle hole so make a jig to hold the tires in place for drilling.

Here I'm centering the jig using a 1/4" drill that fits in the axle holes.
Wood Floor Flooring Gas Rectangle


Wood Gas Rectangle Engineering Electric blue


Wood Cylinder Gas Machine Metal


Now I can use the bigger bit as it's center to the hole.
I use the pliers so the wood doesn't spin out of my hand.
Wood Tool Gas Machine Safety glove


Then needed a new jig to do the other side as the dowel was to short with the first jig.
Wood Gas Cylinder Auto part Rectangle

I forgot to take pictures of the sanding steps but if you check a couple a blogs back I think I show this being done.
Wheel Tire Automotive tire Tread Wood


Wood Tool Workbench Hardwood Machine tool


Wood Tire Musical instrument Hardwood Auto part


There are a hundred way to get this work done but this is what I use with the tools at hand.
If you have found a better way would love to hear it, so post away. :-]

Well will these tires work for the car now??? lol

#4 over and out!!!
Very nice!
 

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#3,121 ·
Indy Car Scratch build rims seat scoop

Getting very close to being done.
When I got ready for the rims I started looking for wheel blanks to use and found another set a rim from a project a way's back.
It never hurts to make extra parts when you all ready have the tool set up for some intricate work, it can save you tons a work down the road.
Automotive tire Wood Tire Table Flooring


Plant Wood Automotive tire Trunk Tree


Wood Sculpture Art Flooring Hardwood


Wheel Vehicle Motor vehicle Wood Automotive design


Then I played with a seat and redid the scoop over the drivers head.
Wheel Tire Automotive tire Wood Vehicle


Wood Wooden block Table Publication Hardwood
 

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#3,122 ·
Indy Car Scratch build rims seat scoop

Getting very close to being done.
When I got ready for the rims I started looking for wheel blanks to use and found another set a rim from a project a way's back.
It never hurts to make extra parts when you all ready have the tool set up for some intricate work, it can save you tons a work down the road.
Automotive tire Wood Tire Table Flooring


Plant Wood Automotive tire Trunk Tree


Wood Sculpture Art Flooring Hardwood


Wheel Vehicle Motor vehicle Wood Automotive design


Then I played with a seat and redid the scoop over the drivers head.
Wheel Tire Automotive tire Wood Vehicle


Wood Wooden block Table Publication Hardwood
Looking good.
 

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#3,123 ·
Playing with the Morgan plans

Weathers getting just right for some shop time. ;-]
Started on the Morgan yesterday.
I didn't have any thick wood to work with so had to go about this project a little different than Dutchy shows in his How2's.
Here's a shot as I left the shop and a few along the way.
Wood Wooden block Table Font Hardwood


Wood Rectangle Table Hardwood Flooring


Wood Flooring Floor Handwriting Font


Wood Automotive design Creative arts Art Flooring


If I built another one the door and trunk sides would be one part.

Wood Wooden block Table Font Hardwood

Drilling the hole for the tire, quick and dirty, but once I load the tire it shouldn't be seen. I hope!!! LOL

Table Wood Automotive design Hardwood Art


Here's a couple a pictures of how I put it together.
Having to do it this way adds more work but will lighten it up a bit.
Wood Flooring Rectangle Floor Wood stain


Furniture Comfort Wood Table Chair


Wood Rectangle Flooring Hardwood Wood stain


I know it doesn't look like much but should be about right when done.

#4 over and out!
 

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#3,124 ·
Playing with the Morgan plans

Weathers getting just right for some shop time. ;-]
Started on the Morgan yesterday.
I didn't have any thick wood to work with so had to go about this project a little different than Dutchy shows in his How2's.
Here's a shot as I left the shop and a few along the way.
Wood Wooden block Table Font Hardwood


Wood Rectangle Table Hardwood Flooring


Wood Flooring Floor Handwriting Font


Wood Automotive design Creative arts Art Flooring


If I built another one the door and trunk sides would be one part.

Wood Wooden block Table Font Hardwood

Drilling the hole for the tire, quick and dirty, but once I load the tire it shouldn't be seen. I hope!!! LOL

Table Wood Automotive design Hardwood Art


Here's a couple a pictures of how I put it together.
Having to do it this way adds more work but will lighten it up a bit.
Wood Flooring Rectangle Floor Wood stain


Furniture Comfort Wood Table Chair


Wood Rectangle Flooring Hardwood Wood stain


I know it doesn't look like much but should be about right when done.

#4 over and out!
Enjoy building.
 

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#3,128 ·
grill bonnet and fenders

Another nice day so slipped out to the shop. lol
Got the bonnet fit in and the grill figured out.
It will have a cherry body and oak fenders and details.
Wood Hardwood Automotive design Plywood Wood stain


Wood Beige Gesture Hardwood Wood stain


Wood Table Naval architecture Hardwood Desk


Then spent the rest of the day figuring out the front fenders and getting them cut out.
Wood Automotive design Hardwood Flooring Motor vehicle

Flowerpot Wood Automotive design Plant Art

Automotive design Wood Automotive exterior Bumper Naval architecture


Just about time to play with some wheels and
I think I've come up with something that should work just right for this sports car..

#4 over and out!!!
 

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#3,129 ·
grill bonnet and fenders

Another nice day so slipped out to the shop. lol
Got the bonnet fit in and the grill figured out.
It will have a cherry body and oak fenders and details.
Wood Hardwood Automotive design Plywood Wood stain


Wood Beige Gesture Hardwood Wood stain


Wood Table Naval architecture Hardwood Desk


Then spent the rest of the day figuring out the front fenders and getting them cut out.
Wood Automotive design Hardwood Flooring Motor vehicle

Flowerpot Wood Automotive design Plant Art

Automotive design Wood Automotive exterior Bumper Naval architecture


Just about time to play with some wheels and
I think I've come up with something that should work just right for this sports car..

#4 over and out!!!
The bonnet on that car looks so good Bruce; top job sir.
Who wouldn't love to own one.
 

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#3,134 ·
Playing with the wheels

Playing with some wheels.

I didn't have anything wide enough so here's a how2 on what I do for it.
Here I'm gluing up the wood.
After spreading the glue I C clamp it side ways to be sure its flat and matches up then bar clamp at both ends.
The c clamp holds it all in place as the bar clamps get clamped on.
Wood Floor Flooring Musical instrument Gas


Wood Floor Flooring Computer monitor Toy


Wood Creative arts Wood stain Hardwood Composite material


Here using a 3" hole saw to make the out side rubber.
Wood Automotive tire Dishware Gas Auto part


Wood Automotive tire Font Gas Hardwood


Next drilling out for the wheel rim and axle.
I leave 1/8" at the base to hold the rim and axle together as I drill out for the spokes.
This keeps everything lined up till it's all glued together.
There's more info about this in my last spoke wheel build.
Wood Milling Drilling Art Drill


On to the marking jig, I am marking out and testing for 18 spokes but we'll see what happens down the road.
Automotive tire Wood Flooring Floor Automotive wheel system


After marking where the spokes will go I center punch the spots and then drill out the holes with a drill bit 2 sizes smaller than the spokes.
This helps to line up ever thing for the bigger bit with out as much wandering bit wise.
You also see where I used one of the cut outs to make a backer so I have some thing to hold the wheel in place for drilling.
Table Wood Hand tool Tool Gas


Eight holes drilled down and then in the next picture drilling the other angle.
Wood Automotive tire Flooring Rim Gas

Tire Automotive tire Wheel Wood Tread


Then nipped off the tooth picks and we get an idea where I'm going with this.
Automotive tire Wood Alloy wheel Wheel Rim


Wood Automotive tire Flooring Automotive wheel system Rim


One down 7 more to go. ;-]]]
 

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#3,135 ·
Playing with the wheels

Playing with some wheels.

I didn't have anything wide enough so here's a how2 on what I do for it.
Here I'm gluing up the wood.
After spreading the glue I C clamp it side ways to be sure its flat and matches up then bar clamp at both ends.
The c clamp holds it all in place as the bar clamps get clamped on.
Wood Floor Flooring Musical instrument Gas


Wood Floor Flooring Computer monitor Toy


Wood Creative arts Wood stain Hardwood Composite material


Here using a 3" hole saw to make the out side rubber.
Wood Automotive tire Dishware Gas Auto part


Wood Automotive tire Font Gas Hardwood


Next drilling out for the wheel rim and axle.
I leave 1/8" at the base to hold the rim and axle together as I drill out for the spokes.
This keeps everything lined up till it's all glued together.
There's more info about this in my last spoke wheel build.
Wood Milling Drilling Art Drill


On to the marking jig, I am marking out and testing for 18 spokes but we'll see what happens down the road.
Automotive tire Wood Flooring Floor Automotive wheel system


After marking where the spokes will go I center punch the spots and then drill out the holes with a drill bit 2 sizes smaller than the spokes.
This helps to line up ever thing for the bigger bit with out as much wandering bit wise.
You also see where I used one of the cut outs to make a backer so I have some thing to hold the wheel in place for drilling.
Table Wood Hand tool Tool Gas


Eight holes drilled down and then in the next picture drilling the other angle.
Wood Automotive tire Flooring Rim Gas

Tire Automotive tire Wheel Wood Tread


Then nipped off the tooth picks and we get an idea where I'm going with this.
Automotive tire Wood Alloy wheel Wheel Rim


Wood Automotive tire Flooring Automotive wheel system Rim


One down 7 more to go. ;-]]]
Pains taking precision craftsmanship by a master wheel maker, yes, first class Bruce!
 

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#3,144 ·
We got 5 wheels

When I got to this point It hit me I could add some spokes between what I already have and come up with something a little different.
Automotive tire Wood Alloy wheel Wheel Rim


So here was my testing on a buggered up rim.
Looks to me like it just might work?
Wood Kitchen utensil Automotive wheel system Hardwood Auto part


Wood Rim Automotive tire Art Auto part


Automotive tire Wheel Rim Terrestrial plant Engineering


White Light Automotive tire Wood Rim


Plant Rim Art Terrestrial plant Auto part


I got 4 drilled up and tooth picks added Friday and just had to call it a day couldn't look at another spoke. lol
Today I went out and was working on the last wheel and my wife comes out and I show her what I'm up to and she says, WHY DO YOU PUT YOUR SELF THOUGH THIS???

All I could say was because I can but I don't think it will be happening again. LOL
Wood Automotive tire Rim Circle Auto part

Shaped and sanded.
Automotive tire Wood Rim Terrestrial plant Gas


They're a long way from perfect but should work on the Morgan.
Tire Wheel Automotive tire Hood Wood


#4 over and out!
 

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#3,145 ·
We got 5 wheels

When I got to this point It hit me I could add some spokes between what I already have and come up with something a little different.
Automotive tire Wood Alloy wheel Wheel Rim


So here was my testing on a buggered up rim.
Looks to me like it just might work?
Wood Kitchen utensil Automotive wheel system Hardwood Auto part


Wood Rim Automotive tire Art Auto part


Automotive tire Wheel Rim Terrestrial plant Engineering


White Light Automotive tire Wood Rim


Plant Rim Art Terrestrial plant Auto part


I got 4 drilled up and tooth picks added Friday and just had to call it a day couldn't look at another spoke. lol
Today I went out and was working on the last wheel and my wife comes out and I show her what I'm up to and she says, WHY DO YOU PUT YOUR SELF THOUGH THIS???

All I could say was because I can but I don't think it will be happening again. LOL
Wood Automotive tire Rim Circle Auto part

Shaped and sanded.
Automotive tire Wood Rim Terrestrial plant Gas


They're a long way from perfect but should work on the Morgan.
Tire Wheel Automotive tire Hood Wood


#4 over and out!
On many welded wire spoke wheels (such as for Model A Fords - 1928 - 1931) the inner hub included the brake drum. The inside spokes were crossed & welded to the perimeter of the brake drum - 10 pairs. The ten outer spokes angled from the narrow part of the hub to the rim. So there were thirty spokes per wheel. The angled spokes were designed to handle the side forces of turns. Ford advertisements of that era showed how these wheels would support the car with as little as three spokes intact.
 

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