Dan Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 For my grandson. It's not as fancy as some that I've seen but it was fun to make. Sycamore and walnut. I made the wheels using a hole saw and a Forstner bit. They came out alright, I guess. I am very pleased with the ladders. I made a dowel for the rungs from a video I saw on YouTube. Many coats of poly. It was fun to do but took forever because halfway through my bandsaw blade broke. I procrastinated on getting a new blade. Smudger, Phantom Scroller, rjweb and 5 others 8 Quote
Denny Knappen Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 That is way cool, Dan. I can see that it would be fun to make. newfie 1 Quote
Rob Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 Great toy Dan. Love the choice of timbers. Your grandson is a very lucky boy. Rob Quote
Scrappile Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 Great firetruck! I am in the beginning of a front loader. My grandson's birthday is the end of May. Hope I get it done in time.... Quote
DWSUDEKUM Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 Dan your grandson is really going to love that. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Quote
Ron Johnson Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 Excellent Dan. The sycamore and walnut make a fine combination. You did well making the wheels and the finishing is beautiful. Your grandson is going to jump for joy. Quote
Lucky2 Posted April 9, 2016 Posted April 9, 2016 To cute Dan, I imagine he'll have a great time playing with it. Len Quote
amazingkevin Posted April 10, 2016 Posted April 10, 2016 For my grandson. It's not as fancy as some that I've seen but it was fun to make. Sycamore and walnut. I made the wheels using a hole saw and a Forstner bit. They came out alright, I guess. I am very pleased with the ladders. I made a dowel for the rungs from a video I saw on YouTube. Many coats of poly. It was fun to do but took forever because halfway through my bandsaw blade broke. I procrastinated on getting a new blade. 20160409_142007.jpg 20160409_142030.jpg He'll be the proudest kid on the block.Nobody has one of these.Excellent craftsmanship,Keep them coming! :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted April 10, 2016 Posted April 10, 2016 Good work Dan. I made that one also and painted the truck red. Looks good witth contrasting woods. Roly Quote
lawson56 Posted April 10, 2016 Posted April 10, 2016 Dan a Awesome job .Any kid would love to have this Firetruck Quote
Dan Posted April 10, 2016 Author Posted April 10, 2016 Thanks for the comments. It's my no means perfect, but I'm satisfied. Roly, If I make another one it will be painted red. Quote
Gordster Posted April 10, 2016 Posted April 10, 2016 Thats a great firetruck Dan.......love the ladder,he will have hours playing with this for sure. Quote
newfie Posted April 10, 2016 Posted April 10, 2016 Thays pretty cool Dan I'm sure your grandson is going to enjoy playing it. Quote
Kepy Posted April 10, 2016 Posted April 10, 2016 I don't think your grandson will think it is anything but perfect and will have a great time with it. Well done! Quote
FranMike Harley Posted April 11, 2016 Posted April 11, 2016 Looks great, Dan !! That's one your grandson will want to keep and pass it along to the next generations !! Quote
penquin Posted April 12, 2016 Posted April 12, 2016 Nice one Dan, good looking fire truck. Should be many happy hours of play there. jim penquin Quote
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