Popular Woodworking 2001-12 № 125, страница 47
□ 2 Ends (HH) 3/4 83/4 Ash Trailer Chassis Assemble the trailer's chassis using the same simple butt joints, glue and screws. Use two self-closing overlay hinges for the parking dolly. Mount the hinges to the back of the front spreader, orienting them so they snap to attention when down. I used a scrap of ash for the cross piece. Two lengths of bead chain limit the swing of the dolly to 90°. Tires and Wheels All of the tires are 31/2" in diameter. The two front tires are made from 1x pine; 2x stock provides the necessary traction for the eight dual tires. Rounding out the bill of material, I used 1/s" ash for the 21/s"-diameter hub/rims. Before cutting the dual tires, drill a 1 VS"-diameter hole at the center point to a depth of 1/2". The stopped hole creates the illusion of a dual tire and makes room for the hubcap. Change to a 3/4" bit and drill through the rest of the way. Drill the axle holes in the 1x pieces using the 3/4" bit. The wheel rims are made the same way with a few added steps. Begin by drawing a -diameter circle on the V stock. Divide it into eight equal parts. These points are where the wheel lugs (escutcheon pins) will be installed. Drill out the axle opening using the 3/4" bit for the two front rims and 11/s" for the eight dual tires. Although I used a circle-cutting jig to make the wheel and rim cutouts, a good eye, steady hands and a band saw can make for smooth-riding wheels. Breaking the edge between the sidewalls and tread area gives the tires a more realistic appearance. The frames and tires are the only parts that are stained. It is easier to do so prior to assembly. I used a brown dye for coloring the frames, tires and steering wheel. Stain the rims yellow. Hubcaps While the economy associated with splitting five, 1" wooden balls in half to make 10 hubcaps appealed to my woodworker frugality, I decided to spring for 10 balls (about $3) and keep all my fingers. Using a large countersink chucked into your drill □ 2 Ends (HH) 3/4 83/4 Ash 70 Popular Woodworking December 2001 |
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