Woodworker's Journal 1983-7-4, страница 45

When you consider that many commercially made toys last no longer than a few weeks, it's refreshing to think that a sturdy toy like this is likely to last several generations. Poplar, which is reasonably priced, yet hard enough to stand up to rough service, was used for most parts. The cart bottom (R) is Va in. mahogany plywood and the front wheels (O) and cart wheels (W) are maple.

From five-quarter stock (which actually measures 1-1/16 in. thick), cut the hood (A) to a width of I'A in. and a length of 4 in. Referring to the drawing, mark the location of the holes for the muffler (I) and the radiator cap (J), then use a V* in. diameter drill bit to bore each hole.

The body (B) is also made from five-quarter stock. Cut to a width of 1V* in. and a length of b³A in., then lay out and mark the location of the Vt in. deep by ³A in. wide dados for parts C and D. The dados can be cut on either the table or radial-arm saw. A V* in. dado-head cutter will cut each dado with one pass, but repeated passes with a regular saw blade will also do thejob.

The front and rear axle supports (parts C and D) are made from one in. nominal stock (which actually measures V* in. thick). Cut to the length and width shown, then lay out and mark the location of the axle holes. Drill a 7/16 in. diameter hole through part C and a 5/16 in. diameter hole through part D. If you have one. use a drill press here because it insures that the holes will be reasonably square. However, if done with care, a hand brace or portable electric drili will do as good a job.

Parts A, B, C, and D can now be assembled. Before gluing part A to part B, drive a couple of short brads in part B, then clip the heads off so that about '/s in. is exposed. This will keep the two parts from sliding when clamped. Use a non-toxic glue (such as Elmer's Glue-All^s ) and clamp firmly. Allow to dry overnight.

Parts 1 and J can be turned to the dimensions shown or, if you don't have a lathe, similar pins can be ordered from the company Woodworks. 4013-A Clay Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76117. Glue in place as shown in the drawing. The steering wheel (F) can be cut using a ³A in. hole saw or ordered from Woodworks. Parts E, G, and H are made as shown and glued in place. Two Vt in. diameter dowels will add strength to the joint between. Note that the steering post (G) is not glued into the hood (A) but rather left free to turn. The seat (H) prevents it from coming out all the way.

The rear wheels (N) are best made using the lathe, although if done

i carefully, they can be cut on the band or saber saw and sanded smooth.

The front w^rheels (0) can be made in the same manner or purchased from Woodworks,

The parts for the cart are cut to the dimensions shown in the bill of materials. Assemble parts P and Q with glue and clamps then set aside to dry. If necessary use clipped brads to keep the parts in line.

Assemble parts R, S, and T with glue and clamps. When dry, this unit can be assembled to parts P and 0.

The axle supports (U) can now be cut to the dimensions shown in the detail. After drilling the 5/16 in. axle hole, part U can be glued and

clamped to the bottom of the cart. The cart wheels (W) can be turned to the dimensions shown or purchased from Woodworks.

Give all parts a thorough sanding taking care to round all sharp edges. Final sand using 220 grit sandpaper. The best non-toxic finish is no finish

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