Motorbikes for the grandsons that won't break....

[crowie]

I've made 2 motorbikes for the grandsons that won't break like the plastic & metal ones...

I've used the plans that Tony [aka genuine] supplied on his thread....

Made a set of templates, took up Derek's suggestion of contrasting timbers and hey presto 2 motorbikes....

Tassie Oak for the sides..
Recycled telegraph poles [eucalyptus] for the body...
Merbau for the wheels using a profiled wheel cutter...
Took me about 4 hours from start to finish; they need another coat of clear lacquer...

Thank you Tony for the plan
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f174/toy-motorcycle-ride-188125

Thank you Derek for the timber selection idea....

The grandsons will have them given to them on the weekend just on or about the time we find out about our 3rd grandchildren...
Cheers, crowie

[Repliconics]

I love the way this forum works together
Great stuff Crowie.
I hope your Grandsons really enjoy them.
Looks like you should be revved up for a good weekend

Cheers
Trev.

[Dalboy]

They look great Peter. Is that some templates in the background in case you make some more.

I agree with Trevor about sharing but that is what this hobby is all about, I have gained so much since I have been here and not just things like plans etc I mean friends if I can be so bold to call many on here as friends.

[pawoods]

Well done Pete they look nice and sturdy,ready to take any treatment the grandkids can dish out.
Cheers Peter

[crowie]

They look great Peter. Is that some templates in the background in case you make some more.

I agree with Trevor about sharing but that is what this hobby is all about, I have gained so much since I have been here and not just things like plans etc I mean friends if I can be so bold to call many on here as friends.

Yes Derek, I too have to agree!
It may just the internet but it sure feels like on big men's shed, a place were mates just hang out, share, help each other, thank you one and all....

Oh, and yes, that is a set of templates in the back ground, they made the build so much easier... Cheers Peter

[Keith_1]

Great looking bikes Pete.

Regards

Keith

[PLD]

Great job on the bikes. The grandkids will love them. Darn, I have two grandkids that are older, 15 and 17 that I wasn't doing the woodworking thing when they were little. I have one grandson that is 3 and the list of things to build for him just keeps growing. Gotta add another. The older grandkids are complaining, they feel they got cheated! What can I do?? I keep telling them life sucks!

[artme]

They are great!!!

That is one slick design!!

For a minute I wondered whether you wanted motorbikes or grandsons that wouldn't break!!

[Matador]

Hi pete,Great job on the motorbike and I think your grandson will have a lot of fun with it.Only have one thing to say to you, you are a excellent toy maker. I call you Pete the toy maker.Keep up the great toy making.Graham.

[crowie]

Thank you one and all.....

The motorbikes have been a huge hit and have been played with all weekend as our 2 grandsons stayed with us.....

BUT the best surprise came this afternoon; another health grandson.....our middle daughter had a 27hr labour and now has 3 sons....

Woppie, more wooden toys to make; especially cars & trucks.... Cheers, crowie

[Dalboy]

Well done Peter on another grandson please pass on my congratulations to the happy parents. And I can see one very happy granddad at least you will not need to find an excuse to go and play in the shed

[Repliconics]

Congratulations to all
It's looking like you should think about registering a Guild.

Cheers
Trev.