Wooden Toy Truck Martin Motors Antique Car Carrier Build Part 6 Recutiung Because Of A Knot

Wood toy car body freshly cut on the scroll saw.

Embarking on a woodworking project can be rewarding, filled with creativity and the satisfaction of creating something tangible. However, as any woodworker knows, each project comes with its unique set of challenges. In this blog post, we delve into the journey of crafting the second car off the scroll saw, exploring the intricacies of the process and the valuable lessons learned along the way.

Woodworking often involves dealing with knots, those natural imperfections that add character to the material. I confess to usually overlooking tiny pin knots, but this particular one was different – large and seemingly prone to coming out. I had to recut this one because I discovered a bad knot after cutting. I did not check the back of the wood when I was attaching the pattern. I can fix knots so they do not come out, but the additional time and expense are worth the effort. There are a few projects where the knot is part of the design that look great. Toys are not one of these.

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Wooden Toy Truck Martin Motors Antique Car Carrier Build Part 5 Cutting A Car Body On A Scroll Saw

1.5 inch thick wood toy car body being cut on an Excalibur EX-21 Scroll Saw

Cutting the first car on the scroll saw. Notice how smoother the cut is than the band saw cut. I can't get glass smooth cuts with this type of wood, but the cut can be glossy smooth with some hardwoods. Roughing them out on a bandsaw can help a lot as the blade has minimal binding, and the pieces are much easier to handle both on the scroll saw and the drill press. I like using sold wood for this kind of project instead of gluing up wood to make it thick enough. Cutting wood this thick on a scroll saw is challenging.
 

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Wooden Toy Truck Martin Motors Antique Car Carrier Build Part 4

Drilling axle holes in a handmade wooden toy car using a drill press and a high-quality brad point drill bit.

 

To drill smooth strait axle holes, it is essential to use a drill press with high-quality drill bits. I prefer Brad Point bits for this. The HSS Lipped Imperial Brad-Point Drills sold by Lee Valley are excellent. The old Shopsmith bits are also excellent if you can find them in good condition. I set up my drill press so the point of the bit touches the table when the quill is fully extended. Proper speed is also essential. Use the chart that came with your drill press. When the hole is drilled, a tiny hole will be on the backside. Remove any chips,  locate the hole, and use it as a guide to finish the hole from the backside. If all goes well, you will have a clean strait hole with little or no tear out.

Wooden Toy Truck Martin Motors Antique Car Carrier Build Part 3 Rough Cutting On The Band Saw

 

I am roughing out one of the three cars in the set using my Shopsmith bandsaw equipped with a Carter stabilizer and a 1/8-inch blade.

I am currently working on one of the cars for the car carrier using my Shopsmith bandsaw with a Carter stabilizer attached to it. You may wonder why I am not cutting it with the bandsaw. Cutting it with the bandsaw would require more sanding, so I prefer using a scroll saw for slower, smoother, and more precise cuts. This way, I can cut slowly and sand less. I have been using my Cater stabilizer for a few years and have completed several projects. I only use it when I cut something with very tight curves that are too thick to cut comfortably with my scroll saw. It would work better if I could get 1/16-inch blades, but unfortunately, they are no longer available.

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Wooden Toy Truck Martin Motors Antique Car Carrier Build Partt 2

 

Roughing cutting pieces of a Wooden Toy Truck Martin Motors Antique Car Carrier

 

The piece of wood I have the patterns on is too large to cut on my scroll saw. It has the capacity, but the sides need more clearance to make the cuts easily. Rough cutting the pieces to size also makes them easier to handle on the drill press when drilling axle holes. I first attempted to make the rough cut on my scroll saw using a #12 blade. However, my Excalibur EX-21 did not like these coarse blades. The tension arm kept popping loose. I could have cut individual pieces of wood for each part, but this wastes a lot of wood. For some of the toys I make, cutting individual pieces can waste as much as 40% of a board.

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Wooden Toy Truck Martin Motors Antique Car Carrier Build Part 15 Cars Off The Trailer

Wooden Toy Truck Martin Motors Antique Car Carrier

 

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I create a wooden toy car carrier and three cars in my toymaker's shop using traditional woodworking tools and techniques. Each piece is unique and handmade using natural wood and wood products. I finish them off with clear shellac and non-marring amber shellac on the wheels, and accent them with metallic sapphire blue acrylic paint. The materials used in making these toys are non-toxic.

It's important to note that since each item is handmade, the appearance of each piece may vary slightly from one item to the next. Also, the thickness of the wood used in your item may differ slightly from the size specified in the listing. The natural variations in wood grain, color, and knots make each piece one-of-a-kind, which adds to the item's charm and character. These variations should be expected and are not considered defects.

In case you have any concerns about the variations or would like to request a specific look or size, please contact me before placing your order, and I will do my best to accommodate your request.

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Wooden Toy Truck Martin Motors Antique Car Carrier Build Part 1

Wooden Toy Truck Patterns Attached to A 2x6 With 3M Spray Adhesive

 

I have attached the toy patterns onto a piece of 2x6 lumber, avoiding the knots as much as possible. I usually avoid using construction lumber for toys because of the poor quality of the wood and the presence of knots. However, I had this lumber on hand and wanted to use it. The patterns are printed on high-quality paper using a laser printer and attached with 3M45 spray adhesive.

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