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  1. 04-14-2016, 9:27 AM #1
    dave nichols
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    tow truck

    Made from plans I purchased from Toys & Joys. The truck is made with poplar, I used diluted craft paint for the stain and the final finish is lacquer.007.jpg008.jpg
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  3. 04-14-2016, 12:20 PM #2
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    That's very sweet, dave. It looks like he's just driving up some country road.
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  4. 04-14-2016, 4:09 PM #3
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    Very nice.
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  5. 04-16-2016, 9:31 PM #4
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    That is one sweeeeeet truck.
    I want to make one.
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  6. 04-17-2016, 7:04 AM #5
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    That's just as neat as can be Dave. The wheels really caught my attention. Their grain is gorgeous and the detail of having those spokes is delightful.

    Are the spokes actually inserted into holes in the rim/tire? Or are they glued to the back of the rim/tire? If they are inserted into the rim, how did you drill the holes on the inside of that small tight circle?
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  7. 04-17-2016, 9:51 AM #6
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    The wheel were bought from Toys & Joys as were the headlights and steering wheel.
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  8. 04-17-2016, 9:56 AM #7
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    Still mighty nice Dave. Some kid is gonna be really excited to receive this!
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  9. 04-17-2016, 11:33 AM #8
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    So cool! Could you provide a picture of the front (or should I look it up on the website for the plans)?
    Rustic? Well, no. That was not my intention!
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  10. 04-17-2016, 10:09 PM #9
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    Very cool project. Gonna be a happy kid somewhere.
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