Skid Steer Loader from Construction Series of Wood Magazine with some modifications!

[Treecycle]

Could it be Blackwood? Do you know and just testing us, or are you wanting to know?

[crowie]

Could it be Blackwood? Do you know and just testing us, or are you wanting to know?

Thank you Dallas, I have no idea what the timber species is except to say it's about 120yrs old for a Boston Pump Organ....Cheers crowie.

This is a quote from Bret back when I was originally given the timber/organ....
Wow Crowie Awesome score. I had a look on Wikipedia link here.
Mason and Hamlin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
At the bottom are several models and it seems they are all made of Mahogany. There is also other woods listed such as bubinga, walnut and rosewood.
Man those pieces are going to make some awesome toys. If only the wood could talk. Bret

[Treecycle]

Well I think that guess was way off the mark given that history.

[crowie]

Okay some photos on the progress.....

As suggested by Phil, I have laminated a 1.3mm strip of the Boston Organ timber to the inside of the arms which I have glued longitudinally on each arm with the join under the arm brace which was remade in the arm supports in the same timber. The last 2 photos show the inside & outside of the arms..

To show some progress Handy and I have done a bit of a "mock up" BUT this has highlighted another human error which will need rectifying...I'm pretty sure I've worked out how I'm going to do it...All will be revealed at a later date.

In today's photos, I've tried to do a better photo of the bucket were I've used the Boston Organ timber, just in case someone can actually identify the particular species I'm using [maybe some of the USA toymakers/scale modellers might know it], thank you.

Along with the "fix up", I need to get the scrollsaw off the shelf to cut the cabin windows out; maybe a new blade on the Tassie Oak would be wise.

Well today has been another good day; suns shining with a warm 20deg"C", visited the old bloke I regularly see on Thursdays for the Local Neighbourhood Centre and got some shed time before having to cook tea for my darling wife....isn't life grand... Cheers, crowie

[Repliconics]

Looking Smurftastic as always
Your both doing a great job.

Trev.

[bj383ss]

Top Build Peter. I am no expert at identifying wood species but it looks like Walnut to me. Which would make sense it coming from the organ. Walnut is very plentiful here. You and Handy are doing a great job building a TOY. LOL

Bret

P.S. Not wanting to hijack your thread Peter here are two photos wanted to share with you.

[Dalboy]

Peter the skid loader is coming along nice;y and I think it is wise to laminate the arms for added strength.

Brett that is looking absolutely great I like the way you have made the wood look so good it could be realSeriously you have done a fantastic job

[artme]

Someone is having a bucket load of fun!!!

[Repliconics]

Someone is having a bucket load of fun!!!

And the best pun of the day award go's to Artme

[crowie]

Top Build Peter. I am no expert at identifying wood species but it looks like Walnut to me. Which would make sense it coming from the organ. Walnut is very plentiful here. You and Handy are doing a great job building a TOY. LOL

Bret

P.S. Not wanting to hijack your thread Peter here are two photos wanted to share with you.

G'day Bret, I don't have an issue with you highjacking the thread to let me drool over your 64 Chevy Pickup rebuild in that almost Aeroplane Hanger of a shed.....

BUT I'm somewhat envious of the space and the project....dibs of a drive when she's finished...QUESTON: have you modified/upgraded the rear suspension??

Thank you for the suggestion on the timber species "walnut" and the encouragement for Handy & me on the build... Cheers, Peter

[crowie]

Someone is having a bucket load of fun!!!

And the best pun of the day award go's to Artme

Thank you Arthur & Trevor for the humor, yes I'm having fun in the shed doing some simple woodwork......

[crowie]

Peter the skid loader is coming along nice;y and I think it is wise to laminate the arms for added strength.

Brett that is looking absolutely great I like the way you have made the wood look so good it could be realSeriously you have done a fantastic job

Yes Derek, I really appreciate the help, assistance & knowledge of others, it was Phil's suggestion, something I hadn't thought of, BUT will try to remember it for future projects. Cheers Peter

[Repliconics]

Thank you Arthur & Trevor for the humour, yes I'm having fun in the shed doing some simple woodwork.

Good try Crowie but your work in the shed is as sharp as a tack

love/15 on your serve Pete

Trev.

[PLD]

The build is looking great.

[Keith_1]

Peter,

I really like the loader, it is coming up a treat. Job really well done.

Regards

Keith