Woodworker's Journal 1984-8-6, страница 48
Toy Hook & Ladder Fire Truck by C.J. Maginley The Gift Shop Following in our tradition of well-designed, durable toys is this hook and ladder fire truck. The swivel-mount ladder adds a touch of authenticity that children seem to enjoy. Our fire truck was crafted from birch, although maple, cherry, or even pine would be a fine choice for this piece. The entire project may be built from five-quarter stock, which typically measures 1-1/16 in. thick for hardwood, 1-1/8 in. thick for pine. You may begin by cutting to length and width parts C, D, E, H, and Q all of which are the same thickness. Chamfer the edges of part E with the disc or belt sander and drill out the top to accept the warning light (V). Drill four shallow holes into the front of part D to serve as headlights. The wheel wells in parts C and H are best cut with a hole saw. You will need to temporarily clamp a piece of scrap stock to each of the parts in order to provide a cutting surface for the hole saw pilot drill. Using a 2'/i in. diameter hole saw, locate the center point so the cutaway portion of the parts will be 5/( in. high by 2V* in. across. Saw to a depth of Vi in. on part C, and completely through the stock on part H. Use a chisel to clean out the waste on part C and sand the back of the wheel wells to remove any splinters. Next, resaw sufficient stock for parts A. B, F, G, I, J, K, L and R — all of which are Vi in, thick. Cut out the round ladder swivel (R) with the saber saw, and cut the remaining Vi in. thick parts to their indicated length and width. Round over the front bumper (L) and bed rails (J) as shown, and use the saber saw to cut the wheel recesses in part A. Drill % in. diameter matching holes into parts G and R to accept the V* in. pivot hinge (S). The pivot hinge is available from: Constantine. 2050 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10461. Order part number ROT34. For the front and rear axle mounts (parts M and N) resaw five-quarter stock to V* in. thick (or purchase 3A in. thick stock), and then cut both parts to length and width. Chamfer the bottom edges of the axle mounts as shown and, using the table saw dado-head, cut the 5/16 in. by 5/16 in. axle grooves. The ladders (T and U) are made by resawing five-quarter stock into lengths Vi in. square. Cut sufficient sections of Vt in. diameter by IV* in. long dowel stock, then drill out the ladder rails to accept these rungs. Use glue to join the rungs and rails as shown. Assemble the fire truck by carefully gluing and clamping all parts. The pivot hinge is glued in place and the ladder is screwed to the ladder mount with two round-head wood screws as shown. Drill out the ladder ends to accommodate the screw shank diameter so the ladder can be easily raised and lowered. The wheels may be turned on a lathe or, if you prefer, purchased from: The Toymaker Supply Company, 2907 Lake Forest Road, P.O. Box 5459, Tahoe City, CA 95730. Because this is a toy for toddlers or pre-school age children, we recommend only a fine sanding, with no additional finish. W\] -Bill Of Materials- (All Dimensions Actual) -Bill Of Materials- (All Dimensions Actual)
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