Model Ts

Hey everyone, finally got back into my shop after a very (too) long time out. Unfortunately, my job (the one that pays for my woodworking hobby) took much of my time and well you know… Anyway, I started these last winter and finally finished them. The plan was from a book called “Great Book of Wooden Toys” by Norm Marshall (American Woodworker Collection). I did modifications, biggest being I cut the plan size in half. I felt the original was just too big. These are only about 4 1/2” tall which is just right. I also used walnut dowels for the axles and brass pins on the fenders and truck boxes. I thought that gave them a little more weight and class. I made four of each not sure what I’ll do with them all, but like Norm says in the book…if your going to make one you might as well make a bunch. A fun project, but a lot of sanding, and sanding, and sanding…geez…thank God for my 12” disk sander. Overall I very happy with them…enjoy :>)

-- Jim Hallada, Chesterfield, VA