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This book appeals to every dad and grandfather who's ever wanted to make a toy. These trucks are simply wonderful toys: realistic without being fussy, functional as toys without being crude. They are toys that every wood-worker would be proud to make, and that every child would want to have. Les Neufeld has designed and made a number of marvellous toy trucks and construction equipment that are remarkable for their simple and functional design. The 12 step-by-step projects he offers include * dumper trucks * tow tuck * log loader * tanker truck * semi-tractor trailer * * flat deck truck * cement truck * logging trucks * bucket loader * grader * * skidder * forklift * Monster truck *
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The '48 has the distinctive fenders and running boards of the era, and this toy comes quite close to being a scale model. Read the first page
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book gives exhaustive details on how to construct a series of toy trucks.
I am part way through the Monster Truck and it's going well. But I think, despite the detailed instructions, it is something of a book for the more experienced woodworker, because in spite of (perhaps because of) the wealth of instructions there are still plenty of places to go wrong, or places where the more experienced can choose to go a different way or take a shortcut. Basically you need the confidence to know when departures from the plan are fatal or will simply add your individual stamp. To be fair to the author he makes it pretty clear that you don't need to stick slavishly to his script, but provides a full script when you need it.
One word of warning - note that the cutting lists give finished sizes not cut sizes, which is a little odd.
Clearly, too, the book is written for a North American audience so unless you are familar with feet, inches and fractional dimensions you will scratch your head a lot (suggestion - put the circulaw saw down before doing so)
But with those reservations, it's a great book with oodles of details and colour photos, plus templates you can photocopy. Just make sure you read and understand each step before proceeding and you really can't go wrong.
Why choose this one over all the others that are out there (there are dozens on Amazon)? In truth, the clincher was not only the presence of a photo of the cover (Other publishers please note) but also the fact that the publisher had gone to the trouble to use the 'look inside' feature. Absent that, with a book like this you could easily buy a pup. This one, manifestly, is not.
I am part way through the Monster Truck and it's going well. But I think, despite the detailed instructions, it is something of a book for the more experienced woodworker, because in spite of (perhaps because of) the wealth of instructions there are still plenty of places to go wrong, or places where the more experienced can choose to go a different way or take a shortcut. Basically you need the confidence to know when departures from the plan are fatal or will simply add your individual stamp. To be fair to the author he makes it pretty clear that you don't need to stick slavishly to his script, but provides a full script when you need it.
One word of warning - note that the cutting lists give finished sizes not cut sizes, which is a little odd.
Clearly, too, the book is written for a North American audience so unless you are familar with feet, inches and fractional dimensions you will scratch your head a lot (suggestion - put the circulaw saw down before doing so)
But with those reservations, it's a great book with oodles of details and colour photos, plus templates you can photocopy. Just make sure you read and understand each step before proceeding and you really can't go wrong.
Why choose this one over all the others that are out there (there are dozens on Amazon)? In truth, the clincher was not only the presence of a photo of the cover (Other publishers please note) but also the fact that the publisher had gone to the trouble to use the 'look inside' feature. Absent that, with a book like this you could easily buy a pup. This one, manifestly, is not.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Tremendous Toy Trucks
4 July 2003
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This is an absolute OUTSTANDING book! I'm a home woodworker with a very small shop. I don't have a great number of tools but the great thing about this book is that you don't need many. (Although I did go out and buy a table top bandsaw to simplify a few of the operations)
The plans in this book are very easy to follow and the results are incredible. I've only made one of the trucks, but it turned out great. I spent a few hours for two or three weekends and I just can't say enough about this book.
The author suggests using hardwoods, but I've had some difficulties finding a place to get them. My truck was made mostly with scraps that I had laying about my shop and you would never know. If you like small projects, these make perfect gifts as toys, or as models. I'm also certain that there is a market for the trucks as I've been asked to make several already.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Tremendous
27 July 2007
Format:Paperback
An easy to use, well documented series of innovative life-like wheeled toys that can all be made with a basic set of woodworking tools and limited woodworking equipment - Drill Press, Disc/Belt Sander and Bandsaw.
Excellent advice on sourcing off-cuts of highly coloured timber to create the effect of tyres, headlights, fuel tanks etc.
If you have a wood lathe many of the wheels and fuel tanks can be turned to add to the enjoyment of making these TOYS - not models.
Highly recommended to all woodworkers as the ideas presented in this book can be applied to all fields of woodworking.
Without question this book should be in every woodworker's library.
Paul
Excellent advice on sourcing off-cuts of highly coloured timber to create the effect of tyres, headlights, fuel tanks etc.
If you have a wood lathe many of the wheels and fuel tanks can be turned to add to the enjoyment of making these TOYS - not models.
Highly recommended to all woodworkers as the ideas presented in this book can be applied to all fields of woodworking.
Without question this book should be in every woodworker's library.
Paul
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
HOURS OF FUN
18 Dec 2003
Format:Paperback
I'VE BUILT 7 OF THE 12 TRUCKS AND THEY ARE FANTASTIC. I PLAN ON DOING 11. PLANS ARE VERY DETAILED AND EASY TO FOLLOW. THERE IS SUPRISINGLY FEW ERRORS FOR THIS TYPE OF BOOK CONSIDERING THE NUMEROUS MEASUREMENTS ETC..IT DOES TAKE A FAIR AMOUNT OF TIME FOR EACH BUT THE RESULTS ARE VERY SATISFYING. YOU WILL NEED AT MINIMUM A BAND SAW, DRILL PRESS AND COMBINATION BELT/DISC SANDER WHICH CAN BE OBTAINED FOR UNDER A HUNDRED DOLLARS. I HAVE NO HESITATION IN GIVING THIS 5 STARS!!!!!
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