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30th October 2016, 11:06 AM #196
M50 cal machine gun from scratch.
Good day to you all,
Another perfect day in sunny Queensland and a request for a 50 cal machine gun for the neighbors son.
After a quick search on the net for a few pics of a 50 cal and a further search for the ideal pieces of wood to make the project and I was underway.
I started with a block of 3x2 and a few sticks of dowel and in a few hours it was ready for painting. The design is simple and easy to make.
I made it up as I went along, there are no plans, sorry.
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Details of the work before painting
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After a matt black finish.
The gun swivels 360 degrees and moves up and down.
It has movable rear sight and a lift up lid for loading.
The retracing slide handle is also movable.
The machine gun can be removed from the tripod.
It will also be mounted in the window of the new owners cubby tree house overlooking the 4 neighbors back yards.
I feel a lot safer now
14699720_10154025699200754_1521871581_n.jpg A happy little soldier ready to protect the neighborhood.
I hope you are have a nice weekend.
All the best
The Cooroy Toy MakerHandmade Wooden toys Sunshine Coast Queensland
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30th October 2016, 01:28 PM #197
A great little project and looks just like the real thing. I bet your neighbor is happy.
Dallas
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6th November 2016, 12:25 PM #198
Yes, it's that time of the year again
Hi again,
Just dropped in for show and tell.
Here are some simple and not so simple ideas for the festive season.
Tree decorations , a nut / lolly box table center piece and of course a sleigh with reindeer.
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reindeer and sleigh.jpg Table center piece
have a good weekend
regards
The Cooroy Toy MakerHandmade Wooden toys Sunshine Coast Queensland
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6th November 2016, 12:36 PM #199
Back once again with another update to show off the depth of colour in the camphor laurel timber.
These items are on the painters bench after the first coat of varnish. They usually get 3 coats and will be ready for sale in a week.
20161102_113059.jpg 5 piece Train set with timber for the goods wagon.
20161102_113141.jpg Army truck with trailer
20161102_113153.jpg This set is very popular.
Until next time.
bye for now,
The Cooroy toymakerHandmade Wooden toys Sunshine Coast Queensland
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6th November 2016, 01:49 PM #200
Camphor Laurel Kitchen Utensils and the tools to make them.
Hi again,
I've finally finished all the wooden kitchen utensils I'll be sending my son the Chef.
Some I'm sure he will use and others maybe not so much.
However it has been a steep learning curve making these items.
All the items in the pics are first attempts so some may be a little wonky.
Mastering theCarbide Chip Tyre Buffing Conesin a drill press is a bit of a challenge but with practice it can be done. Its quick and the finish is very good.Firstly the tools I've been using:
- Carbide Chip Tyre Buffing Cones - 3 grades available
- Domed contour rasps
- Sanding Drum Holders
- Velcro Spindle Pads with circular velcro sandpaper pads cut to size
- Dremel and accessories
- drill press
- sandpaper
Bench top sander
1 inch belt sander
- I also use a router on a few items like bread boards and sushi trays.
- Lathe for handles and pestles. ( some of these pieces were rejected jobs tossed in the bin that I rescued and up-cycled )
- 16mm-small-size-tire-repair-grinding-coarse-grit-font-b-buffing-b-font-font-b-wheel.jpg433.jpg454.jpg457.jpg530b5cf9-16f2-4f6b-b0a9-eecbeab0fb66.jpg48220_gallery2-325x230.jpgimages.jpgmGyetblMhSFlgRkt5AeziKA.jpgRotary-Drum-Sander.jpgTungsten-alloy-grinding-head-of-automobile-tire-repair-grinding-wheel-diameter-of-55-mm.jpgDremel-7700-Cordless-Rotary-Tool-1024x613.jpgmeOHEBDw1I-A7EIZ3iYoH7g.jpgBosch-PR20EVSK31.jpg719110_jet_lathe_jwl-1015vs.jpgnHZsoUy.jpgSMT25125__83566.1359943627.1280.1280.jpgproduct1_7121_53f52a8a8de7af25.jpg
- ql668bxk9brdgg3dfj6e.jpg This is the sort of job these tools can accomplish quickly.
And so there you have it, maybe a new source of revenue for the new year. I'll still make toys but I also enjoy making and creating kitchen utensils.
And so to photos of my kitchen utensils. bear with me ... there's a lot.
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There is no end the variety out there. Many nationalities have utensils specifically designed for specific cooking methods, eating and presentation.
I have only looked at Japan so far.
To make them in different types of timber is also an intensive to continue making them.
Bye for now
regards
The cooroy kitchen utensil maker.
Handmade Wooden toys Sunshine Coast Queensland
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6th November 2016, 02:21 PM #201
WOW and WOW, that's sure a lot of fancy cooking utensils sir...
Maybe a whole new venture on top of the wonderful toymaking....
Hope your son likes and appreciates them...Cheers, crowie
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A great range of utensils there, love the colour in the timber.
You certainly have been a busy lad, hope your son gets as much pleasure out of using them that you got in making them.
Alan...
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6th November 2016, 08:05 PM #203
Fantastic collection of work there. You certainly haven't been sitting around twiddling your thumbs.Where do you get your carbide cones and buffs?
Dallas
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6th November 2016, 10:53 PM #204
We have a catalogue at the Camphor Laurel group which was supplied to us by a local distributor. I'll get details of the mag and post tomorrow.
Our distributor is Colin Palmer 0403048415
They are sold here on this web site below , I know they come in 3 different sizes 102mm, 76 mm and 50 mm and grit. Around $30 each I think.
Tool and Tyre - Mobile Automotive Spare PartsHandmade Wooden toys Sunshine Coast Queensland
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7th November 2016, 09:47 AM #205
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7th November 2016, 12:40 PM #206
The web site is Rema Tip Top
They have an automotive products catalogue.
Hope this helps.
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25th November 2016, 09:13 PM #207
A simple center piece for the festive table. Fill it with nuts or lollies.
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30th November 2016, 09:31 PM #208
Hello again fellow wood workers,
Another busy week or two. Felled a couple of trees in the yard to allow for solar power instillation on the roof. The trees were planted by the previous owner who had no idea how big the trees would grow.
They were planted too close to the 100 year old Queenslander. A leopard tree, a tree fern, a miniature guava tree that attracts flying foxes with hendra virus and two lilly pilly hedge trees that were taller than the house and right beside the house.
Down they came to make way for more suitable landscaping and sunshine for the solar panels (5.3 KW.). I transplanted the top of the tree fern and salvaged some timber for later use.
In the work shop I was busy with some unusual orders again. The trivet was the most unusual.
1a (2).jpg Before the carnage.
20161117_153029.jpg After the carnage. Yes a few trees were sacrificed to go solar powered but the long term benefits out weigh the loss of a few trees poorly planted.
20161121_122931 - Copy.jpg salvaged branches . I've set a few aside for another woodworker.
And so to the work shop
5th wedding anniversary present - Copy.jpg A fifth wedding anniversary present. Yea, it's wood year five.
20161102_113141 - Copy.jpg A truck with trailer made from camphor laurel
20161109_074346 - Copy.jpg20161109_074419 - Copy.jpg A large heart shaped trivet puzzle for a wedding present
20161109_074513 - Copy.jpg heart coaster an additional wedding present.
20161130_132638 - Copy.jpg A steam engine locomotive made from camphor laurel again. This is unpainted at the moment. Waiting for the customer to decide on the finish.
20161130_150457 - Copy.jpg More stick reindeer and a sleigh.
20161130_150558 - Copy.jpg A fairy door made from very old hard wood fence paling, thinly sliced surface material. It has a very unique aged and weathered look.
Thanks for joining me.
Tomorrow, it's off to the Cooroy Library to set up a toy display in the foyer for Christmas. It's becoming a regular event for me now. Hopefully I'll get a few sales over the coming weeks.
Pictures tomorrow.
All the best in your endeavors
Kind regards
The Cooroy Toy Maker.Handmade Wooden toys Sunshine Coast Queensland
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1st December 2016, 08:43 PM #209
Good evening,
1st. Day of Summer and only 23 more shopping days left.
Today I was given the chance to display my toys in the foyer of the awesome Cooroy Library.
An amazing architectural design. The staff fully support local artists and crafts people.
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20161201_131538.jpg20161201_130746.jpg20161201_130830.jpg The display in the foyer. I already made sales today.
20161201_130855.jpg20161201_130858.jpg The Cooroy Camphor Laurel woodworkers display next to mine.
20161201_130907.jpg20161201_130911.jpg I crammed in as much as I could.
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20161201_131015.jpg20161201_131027.jpg Inside the library's art gallery , more of my toys and a few of the cooking utensils I make.
Bye for now,
Have a good weekend.
regards,
The Cooroy Toy MakerHandmade Wooden toys Sunshine Coast Queensland
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2nd December 2016, 12:53 PM #210
Once again, lots of imagination gone into those toys etc so there is something for everyone. Great work by the whole group.
Dallas
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