Popular Woodworking 2001-12 № 125, страница 45
TRACTOR-TRAILER After designing and building toy boxes and doll furniture for four granddaughters, I wanted to come up with something suitable for a grandson should we ever be blessed with one. This is a multifunctional project — a lot of fun to build and play with (with or without a grandchild) as well as a perfect storage box for miscellaneous cargo. This mobile toy storage tractor-trailer truck features a hood that opens up for tune-up work on the V8 engine. Driver- and passenger-side doors have latches to keep them shut during transport time. The cab seat is upholstered, as well as the interior of the cab. By lifting up on the brass air horns, the roof of the sleeper opens up for additional storage. The trailer can be detached and left standing full of toys or other cargo by flipping down the parking dolly. The lid is attached with a piano hinge and features a toy box lid support. The rig is constructed with 3/4" and 1/2" ash and a V2" x 4' x 4' sheet of birch-face plywood. Inlaid walnut veneer is used for the sleeper windows and trailer decoration. Walnut is also used for the front and back bumpers. Working From the Ground Up Completing the chassis and wheels first is helpful during the final assembly of the cab and hood portions of the rig. Cut the tractor chassis sides, spreaders and end cap to size, then use a 3/4" Forstner bit to drill the axle holes. Apply glue to the mating surfaces and assemble the chassis with two screws per joint. Lift up the top and fill this rig with toys. This 18-wheeler is fit for a kid. by Al Krogh After working for 36 years in a large company, Al Krogh took early retirement from the corporate world in order to spend more time on his hobbies. Besides designing and building children's furniture, he is currently working on a total restoration of a 1951 Ford pickup truck. You are never too old to play with trucks. 68 Popular Woodworking December 2001 |
