dansnow Posted January 11, 2017 Report Posted January 11, 2017 (edited) The latest dragon has been finished. I'm not sure, but I think this might be the 6th one i've done. It started with an article in a 2000 issue of Woodworking by a Mr. Hutchinson.I loved his design, but I wanted something a little more, well,,,,, dragon-ey. I used the article as the basis for my design, refining the shape of the body, head and tail, then adding articulated front legs. This version uses black walnut, maple and cherry. All four legs as well as tail, wings and head move when it is pulled along. Yes, it is a pull toy! Dragon Video Edited January 16, 2017 by dansnow Phantom Scroller, Lucky2, Kemaldo and 6 others 9 Quote
RangerJay Posted January 11, 2017 Report Posted January 11, 2017 Marvelous piece of work. The dragon and your woodwork is about as good as it gets. If I can make a minor suggestion - the eye hook is not up to the standard of the rest of the work - given the quality of of your work I think I would look really hard to find an eye hook that equals the standard you have set - maybe a vintage eye hook? something out of black iron? maybe even something fashioned out of wood? - this is my only comment (please take it as constructive) in an otherwise beautiful piece. Thanks, Jay Quote
Scrolling Steve Posted January 11, 2017 Report Posted January 11, 2017 What a great toy !....Well done Dan ! Quote
Gordster Posted January 11, 2017 Report Posted January 11, 2017 Well Dan,wasn'the expecting that. That is out and out beautiful. Fantastic wood choice and finish. Tip my hat to you.... Quote
dansnow Posted January 12, 2017 Author Report Posted January 12, 2017 You make a valid point Ranger Jay. The pictures were taken before I painted the ring black. I use a thin black cord with a wooden handle to finish it off. Quote
DWSUDEKUM Posted January 12, 2017 Report Posted January 12, 2017 Excellent work Dan. Do you have plans available for it? Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Quote
dansnow Posted January 12, 2017 Author Report Posted January 12, 2017 Thanks for the kind words folks. Sorry DW, no plans. I made sketches and then templates for my design. And even still I sometimes tweak a template here and there from one build to the next. I can tell you that counting the axles and axle pins there are 44 pieces to this little critter. Quote
Fish Posted January 12, 2017 Report Posted January 12, 2017 Great work, very nicely done. Great finish Quote
penquin Posted January 12, 2017 Report Posted January 12, 2017 That came out great. It looks super. Love the finish on it. jim penquin Quote
DWSUDEKUM Posted January 12, 2017 Report Posted January 12, 2017 Thanks for the kind words folks. Sorry DW, no plans. I made sketches and then templates for my design. And even still I sometimes tweak a template here and there from one build to the next. I can tell you that counting the axles and axle pins there are 44 pieces to this little critter. Well if you ever do sit down in the middle of a very cold winter day and decide to do up the drawings I would be happy to purchase them. DW Quote
wombatie Posted January 12, 2017 Report Posted January 12, 2017 Each one is better than the last but I have loved all of your dragons. Fantastic work Dan Marg Quote
dgman Posted January 12, 2017 Report Posted January 12, 2017 I do not want to make toys because I don't want to compete with the toy makers I know, but this one I would make an exception! You did a marvelous job Dan. You have every right to be proud! Quote
Lucky2 Posted January 12, 2017 Report Posted January 12, 2017 Dan, this masterpiece is amazing, it looks so nice. Like the others, I would like to make one of these little fellows. So, if you ever decide to make the pattern available, I'd be happy to pay for it. Len Quote
DukeNukem Posted January 12, 2017 Report Posted January 12, 2017 Wow not much more one can say about this piece. Jerry Quote
meflick Posted January 12, 2017 Report Posted January 12, 2017 Excellent piece of art. Sure to be loved by anon who receives it. Thanks for sharing your photos. Quote
heppnerguy Posted January 12, 2017 Report Posted January 12, 2017 very cute piece and beautifully done. This is too nice to play with, but would look great on the shelf Dick heppnerguy Quote
amazingkevin Posted January 13, 2017 Report Posted January 13, 2017 The latest dragon has been finished. I'm not sure, but I think this might be the 6th one i've done. It started with an article in a 2000 issue of Woodworking by a Mr. Hutchinson.I loved his design, but I wanted something a little more, well,,,,, dragon-ey. I used the article as the basis for my design, refining the shape of the body, head and tail, then adding articulated front legs. This version uses black walnut, maple and cherry. All four legs as well as tail, wings and head move when it is pulled along. Yes, it is a pull toy! This is for the rich and famous.Beautiful creation Quote
newfie Posted January 13, 2017 Report Posted January 13, 2017 Looks great Dan thanks for sharing Quote
banderson Posted January 13, 2017 Report Posted January 13, 2017 Well done. great contrasting woods and finishing. Quote
Sycamore67 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Posted January 13, 2017 That is extremely well done...thanks for sharing. Quote
Birchbark Posted January 14, 2017 Report Posted January 14, 2017 Awesome piece. Thank you for showing this to us. A few seconds of video while it is being pulled would be sweet to see. Very well made and designed, as always. Russell Quote
ike Posted January 14, 2017 Report Posted January 14, 2017 That is a good toy to give to ones Grand child. IKE Quote
dansnow Posted January 16, 2017 Author Report Posted January 16, 2017 Thanks again for the kind words folks. I have added a video link on the original post. Quote
Rolf Posted January 16, 2017 Report Posted January 16, 2017 Beautiful, a bit more than a toy. Your wood selection, details and finish on this are exceptional. Quote
Riksss Posted January 16, 2017 Report Posted January 16, 2017 That is very cool. Looks too good to be a pull toy. Excellent work Quote
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