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4th July 2017, 07:30 PM
Thread: Model T Tanker Car
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Thanks Crowie, They turned out quite well. We...
Thanks Crowie,
They turned out quite well. We ended a bit further east of Ipswich so not as cold as Ipswich. These little tanker trucks have got me inspired again as I haven't had the desire to... -
4th July 2017, 07:27 PM
Thread: Model T Tanker Car
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Nice work. It is a great book.
Nice work. It is a great book.
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4th July 2017, 07:27 PM
Thread: Model T Tanker Car
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Hi Cava, I had my trusty smart phone with...
Hi Cava,
I had my trusty smart phone with calculator and converted the dimensions to metric - I rounded the measurements up to the nearest whole number. Seemed to work well.
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2nd July 2017, 04:39 PM
Thread: Model T Tanker Car
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Model T Tanker Car
Hi,
My great nephew has his first birthday in a couple of weeks so I thought I would make him a wooden toy. Then I thought while I am at it would make 2. Plans came from Norm Marshalls Great... -
7th December 2016, 09:04 AM
Thread: GNR Stirling Locomotive
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This looks epic Todd
This looks epic
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6th November 2016, 10:16 AM
Thread: Camphor Laurel bowl
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Camphor Laurel bowl
Hi,
i picked up some camphor laurel at Mt Tamborine Markets recently. It had some really nice grain.
Inscrewd it onto a faceplate and shaped the outside of the bowl but left a piece so I could... -
21st August 2016, 09:39 PM
Thread: Jet fighters
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Jet fighters
Hi
Have made a couple of jet fighters from Norm Marshalls book - great wooden toys. Mostly made from scrap timber. I reckon they look pretty good.
Thanks for looking.
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2nd August 2016, 09:21 AM
Thread: Back making toys
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Hi, I copied the images from google into a...
Hi,
I copied the images from google into a Word document and sized the correctly. Then printed them out and glued them onto the plane with aquadhere. Then varnished.
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1st August 2016, 11:17 PM
Thread: Back making toys
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Back making toys
Hi,
Has been a long time since I made a toy. Here Tis Crowie. P40 Flying Tiger Warhawk. -
9th July 2016, 04:48 PM
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Looking good Crowie. I made a couple of those...
Looking good Crowie. I made a couple of those fire engines a few years back and they were a lot of fun. Ps I will start making toys soon.
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13th June 2016, 08:31 AM
Thread: First couple of days in my workshop
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First couple of days in my workshop
Hi,
Moved to Brisbane from Charleville and I have finally got my workshop into some semblance or order. First job was to prepare some pen kits. Roman Harvest in acrylic and camphor laurel and... -
1st November 2015, 02:15 PM
Thread: Frontend loader
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Looking good. Todd
Looking good.
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16th October 2015, 02:03 PM
Thread: Dump trailer
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Wow. That looks brilliant. Well done. Todd
Wow. That looks brilliant. Well done.
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7th October 2015, 06:44 PM
Thread: Coffee table Burl
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Very nice
Very nice
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5th October 2015, 12:15 AM
Thread: Finished trucks
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Finished trucks
Hi,
I have finished 2 projects. Petrol tanker for the Charleville State School Fete. It is part of a raffle prize. Second is the finished low loader and front end loader combo. The toys have... -
4th October 2015, 11:06 AM
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Looks good Crowie Todd
Looks good Crowie
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2nd October 2015, 10:10 PM
Thread: Some more toys
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Very nice
Very nice
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27th September 2015, 03:40 PM
Thread: Front End Loader
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Made the bucket and arms today. Is a little bit...
Made the bucket and arms today. Is a little bit out of alignment, but looks ok.
No rain out here Crowie. Definitely need some.
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26th September 2015, 06:53 PM
Thread: Front End Loader
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Front End Loader
Hi,
Sometime ago I made a low loader with 8 different timbers based on Crowie's Peterbilt truck. I have finally found the time and design to make something to go on the back.
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25th August 2015, 08:52 AM
Thread: Lamborghini Countach 5000qv
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Dang that looks good
Dang that looks good
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20th June 2015, 01:45 PM
Thread: Batmobile Toy Car
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Very nice
Very nice
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Yep. Amazing what a photo brings up. Any...
Yep. Amazing what a photo brings up. Any suggestions on how to stop it?
Todd
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24th May 2015, 09:28 AM
Thread: One for my brother
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Thoughts are with you. Sent from my iPad...
Thoughts are with you.
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20th May 2015, 06:17 PM
Thread: 4-6-2 Tank Locomotive - Circa 1910
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Tickets please - please stay behind the yellow...
Tickets please - please stay behind the yellow line for your safety. I am onboard for this journey.
Todd
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Hi Yep photos were blurry. That will teach me...
Hi
Yep photos were blurry. That will teach me for using an iPhone. New photos taken with a proper camera. 3 sierra's in New Guinea Rosewood and a pacer in acrylic. The other pacer has been... -
Shed time
Hi
Some shed time for me. The Stars have aligned - I am home and it isn't hot. Made a few pens. 2 acrylic pencils for family and a Sierra pen wrapped in New Guinea Rosewood. Love the grain of... -
18th April 2015, 07:56 AM
Thread: Fine point fountain pen kit.
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Hi, Where would you get a standard calligraphy...
Hi,
Where would you get a standard calligraphy nib.
Todd
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15th April 2015, 06:47 PM
Thread: Fine point fountain pen kit.
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Fine point fountain pen kit.
Hi,
A friend has asked me to make him a fountain pen with a fine tip. He tried a Roman Harvest fountain pen but said it wasn't fine enough.
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21st March 2015, 05:54 PM
Thread: First day in shed since December 3.
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First day in shed since December 3.
First day in my shed since early December. Reason being I have been on the road for work providing drought assistance to Western Queensland a lot. 15000kms driving since December. Also because of...
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26th February 2015, 09:45 PM
Thread: Monster Trucks
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That is so cool. Well done. Sent from my...
That is so cool.
Well done.
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26th February 2015, 08:24 AM
Thread: Beautiful trees
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Beautiful trees
Hi,
Was out at Quilpie last week while travelling around South West Queensland when I came across this lake which had the most amazing trees.
Would love to see how the timber turns.
Todd
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6th February 2015, 09:14 PM
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Looking great Crowie. Sent from my iPad...
Looking great Crowie.
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28th December 2014, 11:47 AM
Thread: My Latest Models from T & J Plans
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Now that is impressive. Sent from my iPad...
Now that is impressive.
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28th December 2014, 11:43 AM
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Sweet Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
Sweet
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28th December 2014, 11:42 AM
Thread: Tasmanian Logging Trucks
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Very nice Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
Very nice
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21st December 2014, 05:34 PM
Thread: Camphor Laurel bowl
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Camphor Laurel bowl
Hi,
Wanted to make my beloved something for Christmas (because she didn't give me any suggestions). So I had a pretty plain looking slab of camphor laurel. How wrong was I when I got below the... -
Very nice work. Sent from my iPad using...
Very nice work.
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30th November 2014, 09:24 PM
Thread: Pepper grinder with a twist
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That is awesome work. Well done. Todd ...
That is awesome work. Well done.
Todd
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30th November 2014, 05:30 PM
Thread: First attempt at Roman Harvest
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First attempt at Roman Harvest
Hi,
I have been asked to make a wedding set by a very special friend. So I decided that I would try a different kit that suits the occasion. I have never used the Roman Harvest kit before and... -
30th November 2014, 05:20 PM
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The dark timbers are - engine is beefwood, cab...
The dark timbers are - engine is beefwood, cab is Tallowwood as are the fenders. Sleeper is Blackwood. I think the dark timber on the trailer is an iron bark. It was given to me so not 100%...
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29th November 2014, 10:01 PM
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Finished low loader and 3 colourful trucks
Hi,
Have finished the low loader and truck. Looks pretty good I reckon.
Today my boys helped me make 3 very colourful trucks. Blue for Michael, yellow for
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24th November 2014, 10:07 PM
Thread: '32 Buick - Added to my collection
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Now that is awesome work. Top job. Sent...
Now that is awesome work. Top job.
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23rd November 2014, 01:49 PM
Thread: Truck inspired by Crowie
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Hi, Made the trailer today. 860mm long. With...
Hi,
Made the trailer today. 860mm long. With the prime mover attached the whole rig is 1200mm. Starting to look like a truck.
Todd
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22nd November 2014, 03:47 PM
Thread: Truck inspired by Crowie
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Hi, A few more photos. Got too hot in the...
Hi,
A few more photos. Got too hot in the shed by 10am. Currently 40. Not even summer.
Todd
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22nd November 2014, 12:12 PM
Thread: Truck inspired by Crowie
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Crowie, What scale did you use? Dimensions of...
Crowie,
What scale did you use? Dimensions of prime mover are 460mm long, 180mm wide and 200mm high. Am thinking the trailer will need to be approx 1000mm with 4 sets of wheels. What do you... -
21st November 2014, 06:19 PM
Thread: Truck inspired by Crowie
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Hi, I got the wheels from Woodenjoys. ...
Hi,
I got the wheels from Woodenjoys. http://www.woodenjoys.net
Good service and love the quality.
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20th November 2014, 11:12 PM
Thread: Truck inspired by Crowie
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Truck inspired by Crowie
Hi,
I watched with interest a build by Crowie. It was a Peterbilt semi that was made with different timbers.
I thought I would attempt to make a truck based on Crowie's design using timbers... -
19th November 2014, 08:59 AM
Thread: Its that time of the year for new toy :)
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Time to pull up a chair and take notes. Looks...
Time to pull up a chair and take notes. Looks awesome so far.
Todd
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19th November 2014, 08:56 AM
Thread: Some Cheroots
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Very nice. Love the hairy oak. Sent from my...
Very nice. Love the hairy oak.
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9th November 2014, 04:40 PM
Thread: A few pens and pacers.
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A few pens and pacers.
Hi, have had bit of time in the shed. Have made some pacers out of timber and acrylic. Have also made pens out of timber and acrylic. Timber is hairy oak, beefwood, bloodwood and Blackwood.
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