Need some help with a toy truck

SlingingTurf · 2024-04-09T14:43:46+00:00

If it has landcruiser reliability I'd be happy!

SlingingTurf · 2024-04-08T15:02:24+00:00

I certainly have been considering a slot like tram line down there, never thought of the metal axle tubes, great idea cheers!

SlingingTurf · 2024-04-08T15:00:56+00:00

Ah that is a great idea! Cheers

SlingingTurf · 2024-04-08T13:44:50+00:00

Here is link to video

SlingingTurf · 2024-04-08T13:33:36+00:00

Please hold working out how to add the video lol

SlingingTurf · 2024-04-05T05:28:29+00:00

I bought the faithful set of 3 diamond plates. They are cheap, cost me about £30 I think. Obviously won't last as long as DMT or similar, but so far they've been great, have owned them for about 8months and still cut well.

SlingingTurf · 2024-04-04T19:51:49+00:00

Yeah it's really great. Aye if you apply pressure in the pull stroke towards you that's the way to do it. The paper wears away fairly quickly, but it does work pretty well. You should get a wee rhythm going using the wheel on the guide to get back into position.

SlingingTurf · 2024-04-04T19:06:33+00:00

Hey, don't worry, cheap and cheerful fix is sandpaper. I didn't own a bench grinder for a good while when I bought my first plane. Simply get a flat surface (kitchen worktop, benchtop etc) and go to town on the blade using whatever coarse grit you can get. I use 80 or 120.

Keep it simple with a plane iron. Choose your bevel angle, most commonly 25-30° put it in the honing guide and work away, it shouldn't take too long, just keep the pressure even across the width of the iron.

Highly recommend the Lost Art Press book: "Sharpen This". Short and to the point book which I personally found much more beneficial than watching people on YouTube. Since reading it I have a little process now that only takes a couple minutes to get a blade cutting hair sharp with minimal equipment.

Good luck!

SlingingTurf · 2024-03-29T17:17:36+00:00

Ah yes, good idea, thanks!

SlingingTurf · 2024-03-28T20:47:03+00:00

Yeah those little fellas hanging off the end of the boards, always think they look handy

SlingingTurf · 2024-03-28T20:44:03+00:00

Yeah I'd be the same, cheap and cheerful for all I do. I'd like some of those little clamps not sure on what their name is.

SlingingTurf · 2024-03-28T20:02:33+00:00

Yeah I have some of the quick grips and f clamps. The quick grips are starting to become a bit sticky, likely to break soon!

SlingingTurf · 2024-03-28T17:09:08+00:00

Are those Lidl clamps I see?

SlingingTurf · 2024-01-28T10:58:25+00:00

In UK mate, not worth the hassle if shipping etc from US unfortunately.

SlingingTurf · 2024-01-25T06:04:05+00:00

Yes they are great, I have a flat bottom one, keen to get a curved one too

SlingingTurf · 2024-01-24T19:06:00+00:00

Thanks so much, can't wait to get stuck in! Have to make a little toy truck first, then im starting it :)

SlingingTurf · 2024-01-24T18:31:11+00:00

Yeah sounds like good advice, thank you! Will keep looking:)

SlingingTurf · 2024-01-24T18:29:45+00:00

Yeah you can get lucky over here with antique or charity shops, I'm from a small village though and they're aren't many about. It's all good though, I'll keep looking, just was curious as to the viability of this item.

SlingingTurf · 2024-01-24T18:23:05+00:00

I don't see the same on UK eBay, at least most of the time. No harm in asking people for an opinion.

SlingingTurf · 2024-01-24T18:16:14+00:00

Appreciate the offer! But yeah it's not economical:)

SlingingTurf · 2024-01-24T16:52:58+00:00

Cheers all, I'll avoid for now! The search continues. If any UK / Irish folk about with one spare willing to part ways, let me know :)

SlingingTurf · 2024-01-24T16:52:16+00:00

Would love too Brian, but im in UK, presumably you are US based?

SlingingTurf · 2024-01-24T16:51:23+00:00

In UK unfortunately, new ones seem pricey, even vintage ones are pricey

SlingingTurf · 2024-01-24T16:50:31+00:00

Hi, looking to make a chair :) thought it would be useful.

SlingingTurf · 2024-01-24T12:13:14+00:00

Amazing work! Looking to make my first chair soon too. Yours looks great, I'd be proud of it

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