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Crowie,

They have no finish applied yet, Ill treat them with natural oil as a finish.

Here is some pictures of the finished truck.
They are around 50cm long, 14cm wide and the ladder is 27cm tall.
Hope ye like it.

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Got an order for a fire truck, so I decided to make 2 and let the client decide on which one she wants.
I imagine the other wont sit around for long I hope!

here are the rough cuts:
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Hi all, was ment to make this a WIP but anyway here is some pictures
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The train is all finished, just needs a coat of oil to make it look nice and carve the name.

Hope ye like it.

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Regards,
Dirk...

Looks very good, I like it. Well done!

First project of the year, a toy train.
The client wanted the childs name carved on it aswel, not sure where to stick it tho.
Any suggestions?

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Oh and a happy new building year...

Looking good, cant wait to see the finished product!

Just updating some more toys ready to be sold:289807289808289809289810

Feel free to check out my full range here:
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Thanks,
Dirk.

I know its a bit early to start mentioning the festive season but with it being quiet at work for a few weeks I took my opportunity to take a few days off and start making some stock for the up...

Well done! Would look great on a simple launch pad!

Very nice! Thinking its gonna be my next project (after all the other "next projects") :;

Getting glimpses of what my shed looks like between work, snow and some orders. Have only managed to finish the low loader:

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Regards,
Dirk.

Could get much done over the last while, hail, snow, freezing tempratures and work kept me out of the shed.

Managed this in an hour today:
Didnt like the low loader so I made a new one, looks a...

Hi lads,

Started making 6 tractors with a view of giving them 6 different trailers. So far I've started on a round baler and a low loader.
Further trailers will be a horse box and a tipping...

Loving that daisy and lamp "vase". Very neat!

I didnt even realise it was left hand until you pointed it out. I guess it was the side closest to me at the time of fitting the wheel. No other reason.

Very nice!

Are the combines made from plans? If so where did you get them?

Regards,
Dirk

Id be happy to help if you want plans made up Crowie,
I do include a list of materials with the plans ya (when i get time)

Regards,
Dirk.

Hi all, a couple of weeks ago a friend of mine who designs and makes furniture asked me if i could make him a book to show case his work to potential costumers and make it easier to reproduce the...

That F1 car is amazing, well done!

I'll have to skip xmas this year, out of the country and away from my shed till the new year :~.
Looking forward to seeing projects here tho!

Best of luck to all goin to markets and fairs!

Hi Leo, welcome.

If you can get plywood for free im sure you can source free solid wood. There are certain pine or spruce pallets you can pick up for free at industrial sites, they have a nice...

Much appreciated Peter

Well done mate, looks amazing.

Quick question, what isze is the overall length and its wing span?
Kind regards,
Dirk.

Crowie,

The wheels will be stained dark and the rest treated with oil or child friendly varnish.
There are no plans for most of my toys, just a vague idea in my head, apart from the log loader...

Started on the car today that is to fit on the truck, nice and simple sporty design:
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Back to the truck I decided to fit 2 rear axles, it looks a whole lot better this way I think:
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Thanks guys,

Cut the front fenders and started to decide where to place the rear wheels.
Not sure yet if I've to add a second pair of wheels at the back but we'll see.

Here is part of the...

Got asked last week if i could make a recovery truck, it had to feature a flat bed and a car that was "broken down".
After a few sketches i decided i'd make the flat bed so it could be lowered for...

Hi lads,

Been unreal busy with work and the missus insisted we go on holiday aswel :wink: Finally got a chance to finish it, sorry for the pictures, they where taken in the back of the van just...

That video got my creative juices flowing! Must investigate if i can make a dumptruck or something!

Regards,
Dirk.

Great looking truck! Inspired me to make one aswell!

Thanks,
Dirk

Hi lads, Just a quick heads up, i was away for work for 2 weeks, havent forgotten the plans yet, they take ages to draw up tho.

Has anyone done it before and if so what software did ye use?
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Had an hour before work today, started fiddling around with the interior and this is what i came up with:
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Its not to bad i think.

Regards,
Dirk.

Thanks Guys!

Had some time again to start sanding and glueing.
The wheels where sanded using a 6mm bolt, some washers, nut and a drill, just hold the sandpaper against it and start the drill!...

Thanks guys!!!

Did another bit today, started with the ladder:
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Next i started to play around with ideas for the firehoses. I wanted 2 what can been reeled in and out....

Hi lads, started a firetruck today.

Started the first cuts:
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Next where the front fenders, always a bit tricky because of the angles involved. I started with drilling a 57mm hole in a...

Thanks guy's,

Bret, I dont have to make a living out of these thank god as it'll never pay (unfortunatly).

The axles are pre-made and ordered from here:
Wooden Wheels & Accessories,...

Got an order last week for a pair of wooden tractors.
I decided to make 2 identical tractors, one with a tipping trailer and one with a flat bed. The 2 trailers are interchangeable.

Here's the...

Thanks guys,

Lets give it a go:

2 trucks delivered today to another happy costumer. The trailers are interchangeable ...

Thanks lads,

The designs are my own and are as a result of trial and error, i tend to cut as i go and see what it looks like, if i dont like it i cut a new piece.

The dragster takes about 5...

Hi lads,

I recently started making toys again, showcased them on facebook and now im up the walls making toys in my spare time! didnt think there was such a demand for them!!

Just wanted to...