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Child's Toy Train Set (midwest.social)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Made this child's train set for my two year old. It's all scrap cherry. The wheels are 1.25" in diameter while the bases are 1.5" wide.

The wheels are nailed into pre-drilled holes.

The hitches are sort of a half lap joint with the top half holding a dowel.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I love it. How did you make the wheels?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Between centers on the lathe. I first cut out a bunch of thin squares on the bandsaw.

Mark out center
With a compass draw the diameter
Drill the axle hole
Mount between centers. I have a matching ring drive and tail center with adjustable points so locating small stuff like this is pretty easy.
Turn to diameter with a small bowl gouge and add embellishments

[–] CluckN -2 points 1 year ago

With wood