Woodworker's Journal Toy-Bulldozer, страница 5

Step 5: Assemble Parts A, B, C, and I

1. Use clipped brads to keep parts A, B, C, and I from sliding when glued.

2. Use glue to assemble the undercarriage (part A), along with the base (part B) and engine (parts C), to the two tracks (parts I).

3. Clamp firmly. NOTE: Since the long-grain of parts A is joined to the long-grain of parts I, the glue joint will be as strong as the wood itself, so no splines or dowel pins are needed.

4. Allow the glue to dry overnight.

Step 6: Cut and Assemble the Remaining Pieces

1. Cut the various remaining pieces can to size.

2. Assemble the remaining pieces as shown.

3. Use glue and clamp where necessary.

4. Glue the track wheels (N) to parts I as they are purely decorative.

5. Avoid getting excess glue on the blade arms (parts K) as they must be free to pivot.

6. Blue part M is glued to part I.

7. Avoid getting glue on parts L, as these parts should be free to turn.

Step 7: Sand and Finish

1. Give the completed project a thorough final sanding, taking special care to round all sharp edges and corners.

2. Make sure all small parts are securely fastened to prevent them from becoming a choking hazard to small children.

3. Leave unfinished.

These plans were originally published in Volume 8, Issue 2 of The Woodworker's Journal (Mar./Apr. 1984, pages 48-49).