| Project by SouthavenToyMaker | posted 05-06-2019 05:47 PM | 6865 views | 6 times favorited | 24 comments |  |
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I made this steam engine for my 4 yer old son; he loves trains. I am hoping that this piece will help him retain his enjoyment and passion that he has for trains through out his life. I knew that I hit a home run in his eyes when he told me I did a good job and it was pretty. Made it all worth wild. I received a lathe from my wife this past Christmas, and this was the first time I ever used a lathe. I can see now how addicting it is going to be. The materials I used are Walnut and Ash. As always all comments are welcome.
Plan is from Toys and Joys #94
( 2015 is the year Carter was born and his initials are CJM )
Now to make more pieces for his train.
Sean
-- Sean
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Ivan
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#1 posted 05-06-2019 05:54 PM
Just insane! Magnificant train model
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MrWoody
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#2 posted 05-06-2019 06:01 PM
Nice job! My daughter has claimed my trains, she is 44.
John
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mahdee
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#3 posted 05-06-2019 07:16 PM
my goodness. A lot of work has gone into that project and it looks gorgeous.
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Dutchy
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#4 posted 05-06-2019 07:21 PM
Very nice. colors and execution, and it makes me excited to make one myself, but I have to say that my bucket list is big.
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#5 posted 05-06-2019 07:48 PM
Yes Sir Toymaker you know something about trains. As close to an authentic reproduction in wood as I have seen. Makes you think a little steam introduced and those wheels will carry it right off the track, BEAUTIFUL.
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#6 posted 05-06-2019 07:56 PM
Superb workmanship and looking at the rest of your projects are excellent.
SouthavenToyMaker
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#7 posted 05-06-2019 07:56 PM
Thank you LJ for Daily Top 3, and the nice comments.
-- Sean
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#8 posted 05-06-2019 07:57 PM
FANTASTIC BUIOLD!
Jope he is extremely careful when playing with it.
Way to pretty to see ruined.
I want to see the rest of the train FOR SURE!
-- Wood rescue is good for the environment and me! just rjR
GR8HUNTER
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#9 posted 05-06-2019 08:06 PM
Sean ….. beautiful train …. how did you do the name tags and 2015 they look excellent …. this train is on my list GREAT JOB :<))) GRATZ TOP 3
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PaulDoug
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#10 posted 05-06-2019 08:24 PM
Awesome job!
-- “We all die. The goal isn't to live forever; the goal is to create something that will.” - Chuck Palahniuk
Hawaiilad
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#11 posted 05-06-2019 08:26 PM
That is beautiful. A piece of art..wooden that is
-- Larry in Hawaii,
SouthavenToyMaker
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#12 posted 05-06-2019 08:28 PM
Going on the wall, not for play….
I used 1/2 vinyl stickers for the lettershttps://www.amazon.com/Chartpak-Self-Adhesive-Capital-Letters-Numbers/dp/B009Y6UURY.
-- Sean
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#13 posted 05-06-2019 08:47 PM
Nice job!!!
Love the dark woods with the light trim.
Now for the fun stuff, building the cars. :-]
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Pjonesy
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#14 posted 05-07-2019 02:05 AM
That is great, you have done a real nice job.
-- Don't tell me it can't be done.
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#15 posted 05-07-2019 04:04 AM
Definitely a masterpiece.
-- Brian - Hazelton, British Columbia
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