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Dutchy

Discussion Starter · Feb 3, 2015

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Wheels

I could have bought the wheels for my new T and J project, but decided to make my own. I prefer wheels from oak (a bought wheel is from beech) because ebonizing and I also I prefer a rim that is separate from the tire. Her you can see how I did it:

First wood selected and signed wheels:

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Bandsaw work:

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Drilling a hole 35 mm, 11 mm deep:

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Turning the wheels a little oversized:

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Made a hole 8mm for the axle pegs:

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Putting about 10 wheels on a rod for final diameter turning;

Wood Gas Cylinder Machine Engineering

Than made with an angle grinder out of HSS steel a wheel profile maker. I have the benefit of a crossing table on my lathe. As you can see below the HSS blanc is mounted in the lathe:

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After profiling and sanding 10 fixed wheels:

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crowie

· #81 · Mar 3, 2015

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Dutchy said:
Lights on the roof

The pieces become smaller. Her are the pictures from the roof lights.

First put some dowels with CA glue in a piece of padouk:

After sawing:

After sanding the crude form:

Turning on the lathe. This with the greatest caution I turned with…...sandpaper:

When it was done I realized I made 8 but needed 10. My disc sander was mounted on the lathe and I didn,t want to do a conversion. I put one piece in my drill and made a light on the discsander. This was much easier and faster:

And after made a small bevel on the lights they where mounted on the roof. You also can see the horns made out of a golf tee:

Thanks for wathing

They are neat Dutchy…..well done.

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hookfoot

· #82 · Mar 3, 2015

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Dutchy said:
Lights on the roof

The pieces become smaller. Her are the pictures from the roof lights.

First put some dowels with CA glue in a piece of padouk:

After sawing:

After sanding the crude form:

Turning on the lathe. This with the greatest caution I turned with…...sandpaper:

When it was done I realized I made 8 but needed 10. My disc sander was mounted on the lathe and I didn,t want to do a conversion. I put one piece in my drill and made a light on the discsander. This was much easier and faster:

And after made a small bevel on the lights they where mounted on the roof. You also can see the horns made out of a golf tee:

Thanks for wathing

Looking good.

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Dutchy

Discussion Starter · #83 · Mar 3, 2015

12

Dutchy said:
Lights on the roof

The pieces become smaller. Her are the pictures from the roof lights.

First put some dowels with CA glue in a piece of padouk:

After sawing:

After sanding the crude form:

Turning on the lathe. This with the greatest caution I turned with…...sandpaper:

When it was done I realized I made 8 but needed 10. My disc sander was mounted on the lathe and I didn,t want to do a conversion. I put one piece in my drill and made a light on the discsander. This was much easier and faster:

And after made a small bevel on the lights they where mounted on the roof. You also can see the horns made out of a golf tee:

Thanks for wathing

Thank you guys.

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Dutchy

Discussion Starter · #84 · Mar 4, 2015

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Ornament

Another small part to make. Very small.

I started with glueing 3 pieces of wood together.

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After it was dryed it was cut in half. And sanding could start. Below you can see the process.

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Making it slant:

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Radius making:

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And again disc sanding work to do and make it smaller:

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And smaller:

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And smaller:

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And then it was glued on the truck and "clamped" with Duct tape:

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This ornament is very small and hard to see on the truck:

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And for that reason another picture:

Wood Rectangle Hardwood Comfort Wood stain

Thanks for watching

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sras

· #85 · Mar 4, 2015

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Dutchy said:
Ornament

Another small part to make. Very small.

I started with glueing 3 pieces of wood together.

After it was dryed it was cut in half. And sanding could start. Below you can see the process.

Making it slant:

Radius making:

And again disc sanding work to do and make it smaller:

And smaller:

And smaller:

And then it was glued on the truck and "clamped" with Duct tape:

This ornament is very small and hard to see on the truck:

And for that reason another picture:

Thanks for watching

That IS a small part. I didn't realize how small until the last pictures!

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stefang

· #86 · Mar 4, 2015

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Dutchy said:
Ornament

Another small part to make. Very small.

I started with glueing 3 pieces of wood together.

After it was dryed it was cut in half. And sanding could start. Below you can see the process.

Making it slant:

Radius making:

And again disc sanding work to do and make it smaller:

And smaller:

And smaller:

And then it was glued on the truck and "clamped" with Duct tape:

This ornament is very small and hard to see on the truck:

And for that reason another picture:

Thanks for watching

It's fun to see the process for making such small parts. Nice work Jan.

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Dutchy

Discussion Starter · #87 · Mar 4, 2015

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Dutchy said:
Ornament

Another small part to make. Very small.

I started with glueing 3 pieces of wood together.

After it was dryed it was cut in half. And sanding could start. Below you can see the process.

Making it slant:

Radius making:

And again disc sanding work to do and make it smaller:

And smaller:

And smaller:

And then it was glued on the truck and "clamped" with Duct tape:

This ornament is very small and hard to see on the truck:

And for that reason another picture:

Thanks for watching

Thanks guys.

Steve next time I will put a tape measure next to it.

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Dutchy

Discussion Starter · #88 · Mar 5, 2015

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What went wrong and mistakes

Below a few pictures of what went wrong.

After sanding there was a naturel crack in the roof:

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I decided to fix it with PVAc glue:

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When I was sanding the exhaust pipe and pulled too hard on the sanding paper he brook:

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When I was sanding the frame on the disk sander he fell out of my hands and one edge was considerably demaged. I glued a another piece in it:

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Four times a broken jamb:

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The bottom of the frame I glued in a wrong direction:

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And that's why I had to replace it:

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My cutter came deep in the wood and I had to replace that spot:

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Fortunately, you can hardly see the repair:

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The making of a facet on the front wheel rims on the disk sander wasn,t a succes. Too wobly:

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Thats wy I did it on the lathe:

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Thanks for watching.

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toyguy

· #89 · Mar 5, 2015

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Dutchy said:
What went wrong and mistakes

Below a few pictures of what went wrong.

After sanding there was a naturel crack in the roof:

I decided to fix it with PVAc glue:

When I was sanding the exhaust pipe and pulled too hard on the sanding paper he brook:

When I was sanding the frame on the disk sander he fell out of my hands and one edge was considerably demaged. I glued a another piece in it:

Four times a broken jamb:

e

The bottom of the frame I glued in a wrong direction:

And that's why I had to replace it:

My cutter came deep in the wood and I had to replace that spot:

Fortunately, you can hardly see the repair:

The making of a facet on the front wheel rims on the disk sander wasn,t a succes. Too wobly:

Thats wy I did it on the lathe:

Thanks for watching.

Bloopers and outtakes:
Never have them . Everything I do goes as smooth a silk.

And if you believe that I have a bridge for you to purchase.

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Dutchy

Discussion Starter · #90 · Mar 5, 2015

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Dutchy said:
What went wrong and mistakes

Below a few pictures of what went wrong.

After sanding there was a naturel crack in the roof:

I decided to fix it with PVAc glue:

When I was sanding the exhaust pipe and pulled too hard on the sanding paper he brook:

When I was sanding the frame on the disk sander he fell out of my hands and one edge was considerably demaged. I glued a another piece in it:

Four times a broken jamb:

e

The bottom of the frame I glued in a wrong direction:

And that's why I had to replace it:

My cutter came deep in the wood and I had to replace that spot:

Fortunately, you can hardly see the repair:

The making of a facet on the front wheel rims on the disk sander wasn,t a succes. Too wobly:

Thats wy I did it on the lathe:

Thanks for watching.

Brian I believe you completely. I would not dare to doubt.

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johnstoneb

· #91 · Mar 5, 2015

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Dutchy said:
What went wrong and mistakes

Below a few pictures of what went wrong.

After sanding there was a naturel crack in the roof:

I decided to fix it with PVAc glue:

When I was sanding the exhaust pipe and pulled too hard on the sanding paper he brook:

When I was sanding the frame on the disk sander he fell out of my hands and one edge was considerably demaged. I glued a another piece in it:

Four times a broken jamb:

e

The bottom of the frame I glued in a wrong direction:

And that's why I had to replace it:

My cutter came deep in the wood and I had to replace that spot:

Fortunately, you can hardly see the repair:

The making of a facet on the front wheel rims on the disk sander wasn,t a succes. Too wobly:

Thats wy I did it on the lathe:

Thanks for watching.

I've heard that the difference between an average woodworker and an excellent woodworker is his ability to hide his mistakes and accidents.
I am getting better all the time.

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Dick33

· #92 · Mar 5, 2015

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Dutchy said:
What went wrong and mistakes

Below a few pictures of what went wrong.

After sanding there was a naturel crack in the roof:

I decided to fix it with PVAc glue:

When I was sanding the exhaust pipe and pulled too hard on the sanding paper he brook:

When I was sanding the frame on the disk sander he fell out of my hands and one edge was considerably demaged. I glued a another piece in it:

Four times a broken jamb:

e

The bottom of the frame I glued in a wrong direction:

And that's why I had to replace it:

My cutter came deep in the wood and I had to replace that spot:

Fortunately, you can hardly see the repair:

The making of a facet on the front wheel rims on the disk sander wasn,t a succes. Too wobly:

Thats wy I did it on the lathe:

Thanks for watching.

A few mistakes is common for me these little pieces and my old hands don't always work like they should. You are doing a very nice job. keep up the good work.

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Dutchy

Discussion Starter · #93 · Mar 5, 2015

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Dutchy said:
What went wrong and mistakes

Below a few pictures of what went wrong.

After sanding there was a naturel crack in the roof:

I decided to fix it with PVAc glue:

When I was sanding the exhaust pipe and pulled too hard on the sanding paper he brook:

When I was sanding the frame on the disk sander he fell out of my hands and one edge was considerably demaged. I glued a another piece in it:

Four times a broken jamb:

e

The bottom of the frame I glued in a wrong direction:

And that's why I had to replace it:

My cutter came deep in the wood and I had to replace that spot:

Fortunately, you can hardly see the repair:

The making of a facet on the front wheel rims on the disk sander wasn,t a succes. Too wobly:

Thats wy I did it on the lathe:

Thanks for watching.

Bruce and Dick thanks for comments.

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stefang

· #94 · Mar 5, 2015

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Dutchy said:
What went wrong and mistakes

Below a few pictures of what went wrong.

After sanding there was a naturel crack in the roof:

I decided to fix it with PVAc glue:

When I was sanding the exhaust pipe and pulled too hard on the sanding paper he brook:

When I was sanding the frame on the disk sander he fell out of my hands and one edge was considerably demaged. I glued a another piece in it:

Four times a broken jamb:

e

The bottom of the frame I glued in a wrong direction:

And that's why I had to replace it:

My cutter came deep in the wood and I had to replace that spot:

Fortunately, you can hardly see the repair:

The making of a facet on the front wheel rims on the disk sander wasn,t a succes. Too wobly:

Thats wy I did it on the lathe:

Thanks for watching.

Hi Jan. This post is like a reality show that all of us have seen in our own shops.

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Dutchy

Discussion Starter · #95 · Mar 5, 2015

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Dutchy said:
What went wrong and mistakes

Below a few pictures of what went wrong.

After sanding there was a naturel crack in the roof:

I decided to fix it with PVAc glue:

When I was sanding the exhaust pipe and pulled too hard on the sanding paper he brook:

When I was sanding the frame on the disk sander he fell out of my hands and one edge was considerably demaged. I glued a another piece in it:

Four times a broken jamb:

e

The bottom of the frame I glued in a wrong direction:

And that's why I had to replace it:

My cutter came deep in the wood and I had to replace that spot:

Fortunately, you can hardly see the repair:

The making of a facet on the front wheel rims on the disk sander wasn,t a succes. Too wobly:

Thats wy I did it on the lathe:

Thanks for watching.

Yes Mike We have saying here:

Who does not make mistakes never makes anything

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hookfoot

· #96 · Mar 5, 2015

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Dutchy said:
What went wrong and mistakes

Below a few pictures of what went wrong.

After sanding there was a naturel crack in the roof:

I decided to fix it with PVAc glue:

When I was sanding the exhaust pipe and pulled too hard on the sanding paper he brook:

When I was sanding the frame on the disk sander he fell out of my hands and one edge was considerably demaged. I glued a another piece in it:

Four times a broken jamb:

e

The bottom of the frame I glued in a wrong direction:

And that's why I had to replace it:

My cutter came deep in the wood and I had to replace that spot:

Fortunately, you can hardly see the repair:

The making of a facet on the front wheel rims on the disk sander wasn,t a succes. Too wobly:

Thats wy I did it on the lathe:

Thanks for watching.

Learning to repair errors or slips makes you a better wood worker. It makes you look at all the different things that can happen. i must make a lot of things in my shop because I make a lot of mistakes. A lot of the times, the first mistake that I make in the morning is getting out of bed. Have a nice day.

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crowie

· #97 · Mar 5, 2015

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Dutchy said:
What went wrong and mistakes

Below a few pictures of what went wrong.

After sanding there was a naturel crack in the roof:

I decided to fix it with PVAc glue:

When I was sanding the exhaust pipe and pulled too hard on the sanding paper he brook:

When I was sanding the frame on the disk sander he fell out of my hands and one edge was considerably demaged. I glued a another piece in it:

Four times a broken jamb:

e

The bottom of the frame I glued in a wrong direction:

And that's why I had to replace it:

My cutter came deep in the wood and I had to replace that spot:

Fortunately, you can hardly see the repair:

The making of a facet on the front wheel rims on the disk sander wasn,t a succes. Too wobly:

Thats wy I did it on the lathe:

Thanks for watching.

G'Day Dutchy,
You're a top bloke, telling us about the mishaps, thank you, as it helps everyone else in there learning experience, just like your FIRST CLASS blog of this WORK IN PROGRESS with great photos of your project….
WELL DONE SIR, indeed….

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Dutchy

Discussion Starter · #98 · Mar 5, 2015

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Dutchy said:
What went wrong and mistakes

Below a few pictures of what went wrong.

After sanding there was a naturel crack in the roof:

I decided to fix it with PVAc glue:

When I was sanding the exhaust pipe and pulled too hard on the sanding paper he brook:

When I was sanding the frame on the disk sander he fell out of my hands and one edge was considerably demaged. I glued a another piece in it:

Four times a broken jamb:

e

The bottom of the frame I glued in a wrong direction:

And that's why I had to replace it:

My cutter came deep in the wood and I had to replace that spot:

Fortunately, you can hardly see the repair:

The making of a facet on the front wheel rims on the disk sander wasn,t a succes. Too wobly:

Thats wy I did it on the lathe:

Thanks for watching.

Thanks hookfoot and Crowie

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JWilberger

· #99 · Mar 5, 2015

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Dutchy said:
What went wrong and mistakes

Below a few pictures of what went wrong.

After sanding there was a naturel crack in the roof:

I decided to fix it with PVAc glue:

When I was sanding the exhaust pipe and pulled too hard on the sanding paper he brook:

When I was sanding the frame on the disk sander he fell out of my hands and one edge was considerably demaged. I glued a another piece in it:

Four times a broken jamb:

e

The bottom of the frame I glued in a wrong direction:

And that's why I had to replace it:

My cutter came deep in the wood and I had to replace that spot:

Fortunately, you can hardly see the repair:

The making of a facet on the front wheel rims on the disk sander wasn,t a succes. Too wobly:

Thats wy I did it on the lathe:

Thanks for watching.

Dutchy, with me never happen mistakes …... And not problems …..

Beep, beep, beep
"Here is your favorite announcer. They are 6am and it's time to wake up. Good day to all. Now a song …".

Hmmmm. Ok, Ok another day again. Thanks God for the quiet night

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Northwest29

· #100 · Mar 5, 2015

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Dutchy said:
What went wrong and mistakes

Below a few pictures of what went wrong.

After sanding there was a naturel crack in the roof:

I decided to fix it with PVAc glue:

When I was sanding the exhaust pipe and pulled too hard on the sanding paper he brook:

When I was sanding the frame on the disk sander he fell out of my hands and one edge was considerably demaged. I glued a another piece in it:

Four times a broken jamb:

e

The bottom of the frame I glued in a wrong direction:

And that's why I had to replace it:

My cutter came deep in the wood and I had to replace that spot:

Fortunately, you can hardly see the repair:

The making of a facet on the front wheel rims on the disk sander wasn,t a succes. Too wobly:

Thats wy I did it on the lathe:

Thanks for watching.

Thanks for sharing your project with us! There are always problems, er challenges, to deal with no matter what type of project we undertake. Your trucks turned out great and are quite inspirational. I may have to try one of these yet.

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