Around the corner Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 (edited) Well after about 40 hours in the shop measuring and cutting.Then installing pieces ,piece by piece.I have finally got it painted and ready for my grandson to rock the floor.This job I thought was going to be easy but soon learned that I needed every tool in my garage.I spoke to a man in the US that used to sell them but got out of it as he said he wasnt making enough..He was charging 250 but he said it should of been alot more and he said youl see and he was right, to sell these a guy would have to double that but for my grandson my hours dont count as Im sure he will enjoy it as much as fun I had making it.The plans I got had a stationary steering wheel but I changed that so he can turn the wheel to make it more realistic.This was the biggest toy I have ever made and was a great project all around.I think all its missing now is a horn! The color in some spots is alittle lighter right now as is wet and drying so will be darker in a day or so Edited May 7, 2015 by Around the corner bobscroll, ChelCass, Lucky2 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Awesome job Damian! Your grandson will love it! Around the corner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Excellent work. The children are going to enjoy that for years to come... Destined to become a family heirloom. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Around the corner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry A. Blakely Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Bet he'll love it as much as I love mine. 'Course mine doesn't rock, it just rolls! Around the corner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Nice work. There is a special joy in making toys! The rocking horse I was coerced into making nearly 27 years ago now, ended up being used by great-grandson too! Around the corner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Excellent job!.....Will be in the family for Years!......A true labor of Love! Around the corner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrylee Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Good job!! I like the detail on the engine you did Your grandson well hand in down to his kids some day Around the corner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Well after about 40 hours in the shop measuring and cutting.Then installing pieces ,piece by piece.I have finally got it painted and ready for my grandson to rock the floor.This job I thought was going to be easy but soon learned that I needed every tool in my garage.I spoke to a man in the US that used to sell them but got out of it as he said he wasnt making enough..He was charging 250 but he said it should of been alot more and he said youl see and he was right, to sell these a guy would have to double that but for my grandson my hours dont count as Im sure he will enjoy it as much as fun I had making it.The plans I got had a stationary steering wheel but I changed that so he can turn the wheel to make it more realistic.This was the biggest toy I have ever made and was a great project all around.I think all its missing now is a horn! The color in some spots is alittle lighter right now as is wet and drying so will be darker in a day or so You could not pry my hands off this baby when i was a young guy,love it!!!! Around the corner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Curtis Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 That is so cool!! I want to ride it. Around the corner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the corner Posted May 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Thanks for all the kind words I haven't given it to him yet as it's still wet and I have mde a set of wheels to put under the tractor to pull him around outside. The rocker is designed to come off and the wheel assembly slides under that way it can be used in and out with a exterior paint.The tractor is so strong with screws and glue that it could hold a adult if you had short legs and wanted to be. A kid again. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courdorygirl Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 That's really cool! Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarB Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Wow!! that's awesome. He'll treasure that, well done!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Just a BIG WOW! Your Grandson will ride that for years to come.AWESOME job! :thumbs: :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Fantastic job on that...actually WOW is the word...I know some big kids who would love to have that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepy Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Great job and he will love it. I'll bet his parents will be glad there is no horn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampa Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Great job I bet you gave it a little try when no one was looking.......paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankorona Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 ¡Wow! Amazing work, very well done, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Bet he'll love it as much as I love mine. 'Course mine doesn't rock, it just rolls! GIVE IT ENOUGH TIME ,IT WILL Larry A. Blakely 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Best 40 hrs. you have spent in a long time ,keeps the old gray matter working ,well done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 i have made 2 of those. a neat thing to add is a license plate behind seat with kids name . nice job Scrolling Steve and Around the corner 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penquin Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 That is one great looking piece of work. Congratulation on finishing it. Love the detail in the engine and also the nuts on the wheels. Super. jim penquin Around the corner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Around the corner Posted May 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Yes Paul the wife wonders what I have been doing the last few days in the garage! Like the song goes just a swingin. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Nice, but, do you know the reason that the steering is supposed to be attached to not turn? It's a safety thing, it's meant to be attached to not move so that when a child grabs it, it won't twist around when they are about to fall. I get the idea behind wanting it to turn, I was just wondering if you knew why it was meant to be non movable? Len Around the corner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 I'll be there soon Damian. I can test it for you, I have short legs infact short arms and short body. . Your grandson will be the toast of his friends with such a great grandpa like you to make him awesome toys. Very well done Damian. Marg Around the corner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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