Thread: Logging truck and forklift

What a great toy Pogo,
And all from memory, well done.
I like the mix of the aluminium with the timber to make the toy work easier.
What fun for little ones and some older one.
Any extra photos, please.
Cheers, crowie

Pogo,

An excellent project, love to see more

Regards
Bryan

That is abeauty Pogo!! well done!!

Thanks for the compliments. I attached some more photos which are made after finishing.

I delivered it last saturday and already have a request for another one by someone who saw it on a picture. It fills me with pride when I hear that other people want to pay for something I made.

Originally Posted by Pogo02

Thanks for the compliments. I attached some more photos which are made after finishing.

I delivered it last saturday and already have a request for another one by someone who saw it on a picture. It fills me with pride when I hear that other people want to pay for something I made.

Congratulations on a great project plus payment to boot.
Thanks heaps for the extra photos.
Keep up the good work.
Cheers, crowie

Good one DrBob- What is next ?

The second set of photo's show it off better. Well made and looks good, hope the orders keep coming

Great work, Pogo02, you have every reason to feel proud. Is that poplar wood, and do you make your own wheels?

Think the forklift is a great design idea.

Cheers, Tony

Originally Posted by genuine

Is that poplar wood, and do you make your own wheels?

Genuine,

It is beech wood. I do make my own wheels, which is pretty easy when you have a lath. Only problem I still have is that I still can't find a easy way to get seperate wheels from a long cilinder. a regular saw gives a lot of tearout, these examples are too big for the scroll saw and I do not have a tool to cut them of on the lath.

They are very simple in design, but sturdy and they fit the level of detail my toys have. By this I mean that they are made to be played with by little kids, not to be looked at for details. Kids have an awesome feature: Imagination, and they don't care about little details.

The design is not mine, but from a toy my parents still have from my childhood. I changed the dimensions to make it more realistic.

Bob

Hi Pogo 02
I was just having a look around and come across your post you have done great job on the truck and forklift, it’s finished off really well
You were telling Genuine that are having trouble getting separate wheels from a long cylinder if I am understanding things correctly you have turned a section of timber into a solid shaft and you wish to cut it into pieces so as to make your wheels for the trucks or cars.
You mentioned that you had a lathe it is my suggestion that once you have turned the timber round and while the timber is till spinning hold a sharp pencil lightly against the timber this will give a perfect line around the rotating timber then with fine toothed saw may be a hacksaw very gently apply a down wards pressure into the rotating timber making sure to keep it straight you will have to do this in stages so the blade does not get to hot and burn the timber, but make sure you keep the saw at right angles to the rotating timber this is important and just feel you’re your way gently so as not to apply to much downward pressure.
In saying all this I may have misunderstood things if this is the cases please excuse me. You may like to let me know one way or the other
Colbra

Colbra,

You understood me correctly. I tried your suggestion, but the results did not satisfy me (my fault most probably). Thanks for your help anyway.

Your timing is perfect, because yesterday I tried my new tool for the first time. It is a 1,5 mm thick cutting tool for the lathe. It cuts straight, fast and clean. I don't know the name in English, but it only cost me 12 euros. I'm pretty happy with it, since it is exactly what I was looking for at low cost. It only works on metallathes I think, but I could be wrong.

Originally Posted by Pogo02

Colbra,

You understood me correctly. I tried your suggestion, but the results did not satisfy me (my fault most probably). Thanks for your help anyway.

Your timing is perfect, because yesterday I tried my new tool for the first time. It is a 1,5 mm thick cutting tool for the lathe. It cuts straight, fast and clean. I don't know the name in English, but it only cost me 12 euros. I'm pretty happy with it, since it is exactly what I was looking for at low cost. It only works on metallathes I think, but I could be wrong.

Hi Pogo that tool is a parting tool that particular one is generally used with a metal turning lathes, but sounds like it would be perfect for your purpose great choice.
That’s what I like about this forum we can all learn of each other and that’s a great thing.
Making wheels is an integral part of toy making and there has been a lot put on this forum about it.
In Australia you can buy a wheel cutting profile, you may have them in your country as well, they make the wheel making side of things very easy plus there is a lot more on this forum about making wheels, I think the wheels make the toy truck or car
Colbra

PS Pogo you my wish to make a longer wooden handle for the tool, I am sure this would give you more control on the shaping of your jobs
and make it safer to part and cut grooves with.

Pogo,

This is commonly called a parting tool. Where did you buy it if you don't mind me asking.? It appears to be 1/4" shank and I have been looking for one of these for my lathe.

Bret

Originally Posted by bj383ss

Pogo,

This is commonly called a parting tool. Where did you buy it if you don't mind me asking.? It appears to be 1/4" shank and I have been looking for one of these for my lathe.

Bret

Are these any good for you Bret??

Grooving & Parting-Off - Seco Tools

T10012 Parting Tool with Carbide Insert

The BTF Parting Tool

http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/st...ing_Tools?Args=

Cheers, crowie