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A real quick truck
We got a call yesterday that some friends were coming up and bringing their 5 year old grandson with them. He calls me “THE MAKER” I realized it was near him birthday and I hadn’t made him anything in...
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Need a lift, mate?
As we near St. Patrick’s day some thoughts turn to Green Beer, and the traditional parade. Well after all the beer you might need a “lift” back home. Might as well call a GREEN tow truck to stay in...
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Afghan Backhoe? well not really
It may not be an Afghan Backhoe,[no such thing] but it is copied after the one our son Matt is operating in Kabul right now. Loosely copied after a Case, or maybe a JCB, I used reference from both from...
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A Toast to Afghanistan
Every trip back to Afghanistan I make some “SHOT GLASSES” for my friends. These might be special with all the talk of moving out. Thought is would be good to have some extras for a Toast To leaving...
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1st folding knife
Before I left Afghanistan I found this wood in the fire pit, waiting to be burned. I recognized that what ever was inside was going to be pretty. I sliced off several pieces, wondering what I could do...
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50 Year Anniversary
Yes, I know that the 50th anniversary is customarily GOLD, but I am a simple woodworker so they get a simple truck.We have friends that are celebrating their 50th anniversary soon. They have been in...
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Star Spangled Corn Hole
Not much comes out of my shop with paint on it, but how can you beat the old, RED, WHITE, and BLUE.My son has made several of these and has to drag his over when we have get together’s. So I figured I...
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Another in my Construction series.
With summer here it has taken me since February to complete this truck. It is a T&J plus my own ideas. The woods are a bit different to use together. Red Cedar and White Oak make up most of the...
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1977 Brockway Truck
Growing up in Homer, NY I was born a Brockway truck kid. It was a sad day indeed when they closed their doors June 6th 1977. Brockway’s were hand built custom to the buyers specifications. They were...
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Hold up yer Pants
I wear suspenders every day. Consiquently, I have a lot of suspenders. Any one who wears then knows they don’t fit well in a drawer. They are always tangled up. Since almost of my suspenders are the...
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I finally made one, sort of.
I am NOT known as a turner of fine woods, but I like the results the masters have and like to give it a try sometimes. I love the rustic effects of PINE KNOTS but have almost all of them blow up before...
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Assembly Bench
As a TOY MAKER the one thing I need is for all the wheels to be on the table [flat] at the same time. I made this table a few years back and have changed it little since. It works great for me. I just...
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Frisbee Golf Markers
I learned they are used like a golf ball marker. I made these for my son’s friend Brock who is an avid Frisbee golf player. The B-ROCK label is for the 5th tournament he will host in Daytona Beach, FL...
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FINALLY, A TRUCK TO PULL MY BACKHOE
After 2 months construction I can now haul my backhoe. This may be the prettiest truck I have built to date. Made from Myrtle wood ordered from Oregon and Black Walnut from our property. Finish is Min...
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Doll House for a 5 year old
I first have to thank fellow LJ Mike Fritz for his inspiration in making this design. I was after the “cute” look for this house. Another thing I wanted was a staircase where dolls could actually seem...
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Red Ceadar Cowboy Boot
This project was done in my shop by our son Matt. Matt makes rustic “cabin craft” furniture as a sideline. He found this piece and has had it stuck away until this week. The boot top is Red Cedar and...
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School Donations class of 2024
Our granddaughter goes to a very small school. Even though it is public they do not have the money to hardly operate. Never the less it gets very high marks on what the kids learn. The small class size...
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Construction series- Road Grader
Latest addition to my construction series with some help from T&J plans. Details I like to work on can be seen easier in this open cab. No model features were followed exactly. Wheels are one of my...
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Grader for my granddaughter
After I finished my Road Grader L/J project 75029 my granddaughter wanted Pa pa to make one for her sand box. With some inspiration from fellow L/J RUSTICJOHN I made this little guy. Built from scrap...
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Needed a Wrecker for my fleet
What a fun build. no plans to follow, just my measurements from a local wrecker, past experience, and the internet. I went after a 30-50 ton design for my truck. The cab has similarities form a K/W but...
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