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crolf · 11-27-2006, 12:30 PM

This some logging equipment that I made about 2 years ago. The log truck and loader won a 1st place ribbon each in our county fair in 2005.
All three are made out of oak .

**Mike** · 11-27-2006, 01:30 PM

Nicely done. I saw some equipment similar to this designed to be kids toys. There were handles with triggers to open and close the claws, cranks with fine cord to manuver the booms. I believe there were dump trucks, cranes and a front end loader with grapple hooks in the set, perhaps about 1/12th scale. I am positive the kids loved them.

**bobj3** · 11-27-2006, 02:20 PM

Very Nice Crolf

I can see why they got the 1st place ribbon , You may want to post a snapshot of the jig you used to make the wheels I'm sure the members would like to see it ,just like I do also.

Bj

**Mark** · 11-27-2006, 03:38 PM

Yet another amazingly highly detailed piece crolf, thanks for sharing!

Dr.Zook · 11-28-2006, 12:47 AM

Love those Texas mud flaps, crolf.

fibertech · 11-30-2006, 12:28 AM

I grew up in a family that had a logging truck. It was hard work but my step- father put groceries on the table. The first vehicle that I ever hopped behind the wheel was a 1969 Peterbilt. Your vivid detail brings back fond memories of Western Washington where we grow 'em tall. Thanks -Derek

nzgeordie · 11-30-2006, 03:49 AM

Great work crolf. Just how did you do those tires?

crolf · 11-30-2006, 08:25 PM

The tires on the trucks already had treads on them. I used a dremal wth a cut off wheel to make them look more like a mud tire. The skidder tires are 2 halves that I cut with a table saw or a router table. I will post a picture of the jig when I have time. It is very simple jig that saw a picture of in WOOD magazine several years ago.
Thanks for the comment on the mud flaps. I thought about maybe putting some "trucker women" on one someday.

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crolf Registered User Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: East Texas Posts: 86 View crolf's Gallery	Logging Equipment This some logging equipment that I made about 2 years ago. The log truck and loader won a 1st place ribbon each in our county fair in 2005. All three are made out of oak . Attached Thumbnails
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Mike Senior Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan USA Posts: 3,091 View Mike's Gallery	Nicely done. I saw some equipment similar to this designed to be kids toys. There were handles with triggers to open and close the claws, cranks with fine cord to manuver the booms. I believe there were dump trucks, cranes and a front end loader with grapple hooks in the set, perhaps about 1/12th scale. I am positive the kids loved them. __________________ Mike
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bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 7,150 View bobj3's Gallery	Very Nice Crolf I can see why they got the 1st place ribbon , You may want to post a snapshot of the jig you used to make the wheels I'm sure the members would like to see it ,just like I do also. Bj __________________ Bj
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Mark Forum Administrator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 3,610 View Mark's Gallery	Yet another amazingly highly detailed piece crolf, thanks for sharing! __________________ Mark, Administrator and Technician of RouterForums.com Contact RouterForums.com Refer a friend to RouterForums.com! Last edited by Mike; 11-27-2006 at 05:09 PM.
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Dr.Zook Official Greeter Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Lebanon, Ohio "USA" Posts: 4,187 View Dr.Zook's Gallery	Love those Texas mud flaps, crolf. __________________ Dave the "Doctor" In woodworking there is no scrap, only firewood.
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11-30-2006, 12:28 AM	#6
fibertech Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: May 2005 Location: Everett, WA USA Posts: 331 View fibertech's Gallery	I grew up in a family that had a logging truck. It was hard work but my step- father put groceries on the table. The first vehicle that I ever hopped behind the wheel was a 1969 Peterbilt. Your vivid detail brings back fond memories of Western Washington where we grow 'em tall. Thanks -Derek
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nzgeordie Registered User Forum King Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Upper Hutt, New Zealand Posts: 662 View nzgeordie's Gallery	Great work crolf. Just how did you do those tires? __________________ Pete I've cut it twice and it's still too short! But only at one end.
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crolf Registered User Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: East Texas Posts: 86 View crolf's Gallery	The tires on the trucks already had treads on them. I used a dremal wth a cut off wheel to make them look more like a mud tire. The skidder tires are 2 halves that I cut with a table saw or a router table. I will post a picture of the jig when I have time. It is very simple jig that saw a picture of in WOOD magazine several years ago. Thanks for the comment on the mud flaps. I thought about maybe putting some "trucker women" on one someday. Last edited by crolf; 11-30-2006 at 08:30 PM.
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