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  1. 29th September 2007, 01:15 PM #1
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    Hi there,
    Here's a shot of my boy on the wooden crane I just made him, for his 3rd birthday. It's an adaption of a plan I found in a 1980's UK Woodworker mag, and its made from recycled hoop pine, with silver ash working parts, tassie oak dowels and mahogany plugs over the screws. The finish is a mixture of China (Tung) oil and Carbothane, wiped on.
    There are some dramas with the star wheel mechanisms, being a bit stiff in one direction. More detail in my blog.

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    Nice one Andy. Looks like it takes the weight of your son OK.
    Prodably need to make one for my grand-son soon.

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    Looks Nice Andy.

    I've been following your blog, and I know what a bricoleur is now.

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    And I think the hook is the best bit!

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    I was asked for a plan to make the crane, so here it is. Not ideal, and some measurements just aren't there, but I made it pretty well as I went along, with only a summary look at the original design and according to what I had on hand. Should be enough if you want to make something similar.

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    Wow. That's amazing!


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