Woodworker's Journal 1994-18-6, страница 26

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S ultimate Christmas gift for that special grandchild? Our classic "37 Pontiac will be one present you won't need to wrap. Just nestle it in under the branches with a big red bow attached and you'll make somebody's holiday unforgettable.

This classic '37 was built for us by Stephen Sutton. Stephen lists the car as a reproduction of a 1937 Pontiac. but we felt it had enough chutzpah to merit the "deuce coupe" appellation. Although it may not be obvious from the photo, you'll find it no matchbox-sized toy. Measuring almost 15" from bumper to bumper, this boulevard cruiser looks almost big enough to ride on. But don't let that worry you. its sturdy construction will stand up to a lot of punishment.

A few small pieces of walnut, and a mixture of red and white oak for contrast, will suffice. Of course, other combinations would work just fine too.

We know that toy making can be frustrating, especially if you have to search about for the right wheels and accessories. For every Knothole toy we present, Knothole offers a kit that includes all of the unusual parts you'll need to build the piece exactly as shown in the photo. (To order, see the Kit Sourcc at the end of the article.)

A System That Works

A toy like the Deuce Coupe, although complex at first glance, can actually be easy to make, once you divide the con-

This represents our second classic car offering from Stephen and his successful company. Knothole Toys. Our first, the Woody Wagon (May June 1994). proved such a hit with readers that many have told us they wouldn't mind seeing a Sutton project in every issue. We don't want to squeeze Stephen quite that hard, but we do promise to keep the classic cars coming on a regular basis.

Parts From Your Scrap Box

Too many woodworking projects require us to dig into our wallets to buy the stock. But with toys like this, comprised mainly of small pieces, we don't need to look any farther than our scrap box.

26 Novemher/December 1994

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