May 2009 - Wooden Vehicle Projects

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Jacked Up 4x4s
Wood 4x4 TruckWood bodies
Wooden truck (prototype) made mostly from 2x4 material. The bumpers are walnut and the wheels and axles are store bought. The floor is 1/4" plywood with hardwood axle supports. The axle supports are reinforced with brass screws. There are headlights of inlet walnut dowels. I've made close to a dozen of these for Xmas gifts. They are pretty popular with the kids.
Wheeled 'dozer with Truck Hauler
Tractor hauling truckTractor and truck apart
Here's a truck with wheeled 'dozer combo. The blade on the tractor moves up and down on brass arms and is made of oak with a walnut bracket. The walnut piece on the back of the truck has a rare-earth magnet that matches the tractor to keep it in place.