dansnow Posted April 3, 2015 Report Posted April 3, 2015 All the bits are made, this is the dry fit to check function of ratchet gears and pawls for the crane boom and bucket. As I have come to expect with this plan set changes and tweaks plus a part redesign was required to get things to fit and function properly. Don't get me wrong, these things are fun to build, and the little challenges that pop up are not show stoppers. I would recommend the plan set to anyone that loves old time toys and that has average woodworking problem solving skills. Bishop, WigWag Workshop, LarB and 2 others 5 Quote
jamminjack Posted April 3, 2015 Report Posted April 3, 2015 I see you are a man after my own heart. Well done my friend. I know from experience the pro's and con's of such a project. This looks fantastic...... I like the basket you are getting ready to assemble also. I found the trick to assembly is in stays... Make sure they are sanded real smooth and what ever you do do not force them into the rings.... (don't ask me how I know this) Great work and thanks for sharing. Quote
DWSUDEKUM Posted April 4, 2015 Report Posted April 4, 2015 Very nicely done. Whoever ends up with these vehicles will have something to use, cherish and play with for lifetimes. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Quote
rjR Posted April 4, 2015 Report Posted April 4, 2015 It is looking way to nice to have a kid ruin them! SUPERVISED Play ONLY! Should be on a fireplace mantel! Lucky2 1 Quote
LarryEA Posted April 4, 2015 Report Posted April 4, 2015 That's facinating. I'm still a kid at heart. Good job. Thanks for showing. Quote
dansnow Posted April 4, 2015 Author Report Posted April 4, 2015 These are not take out to the sandbox toys, unfortunately for the small ones. As you say, supervised play only. They are more suited for display as collectibles. Lin 1 Quote
ducky Posted April 4, 2015 Report Posted April 4, 2015 do u have any plans and pattens for this ? Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted April 4, 2015 Report Posted April 4, 2015 Dan fantastic work I love it,do you make the wheels? Roly Quote
amazingkevin Posted April 4, 2015 Report Posted April 4, 2015 Quality project well done! Very very well constructed and without a scratch! A real show piece! :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: Quote
Scrolling Steve Posted April 4, 2015 Report Posted April 4, 2015 Well done Dan!...That is going to be quite the collection when you are finished! Quote
dansnow Posted April 4, 2015 Author Report Posted April 4, 2015 (edited) do u have any plans and pattens for this ? It's a plan set I purchased from SCROLLERONLINE.COM called EarlyCoonstruction Machine Plans #8366FS for $19.95 I wouldn't recommend them for a novice woodworker. Edited April 4, 2015 by dansnow Quote
bobscroll Posted April 4, 2015 Report Posted April 4, 2015 Hi Dan, Can I come round your house to play? , You are doing a great job there Dan Thanks for letting us see your work! Bob Quote
spirithorse Posted April 4, 2015 Report Posted April 4, 2015 Great work. Dan, How do you form the curved top for the vehicle, please?Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse Quote
dansnow Posted April 5, 2015 Author Report Posted April 5, 2015 Roof is pine, cut on a bandsaw using a .5" blade. Quote
WigWag Workshop Posted May 9, 2015 Report Posted May 9, 2015 All the bits are made, this is the dry fit to check function of ratchet gears and pawls for the crane boom and bucket. As I have come to expect with this plan set changes and tweaks plus a part redesign was required to get things to fit and function properly. Don't get me wrong, these things are fun to build, and the little challenges that pop up are not show stoppers. I would recommend the plan set to anyone that loves old time toys and that has average woodworking problem solving skills. Where does one obtain a set of these plans? The grandson just turned 3, and I been busy building cars, trucks, and trains, but something like this will be awesome. -Steven Quote
oldhudson Posted May 10, 2015 Report Posted May 10, 2015 Where does one obtain a set of these plans? The grandson just turned 3, and I been busy building cars, trucks, and trains, but something like this will be awesome. -Steven Wood Magazine has done a series of heavy construction vehicles over the last year or so. These have detailed plans, try your local library. Quote
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