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I have made these trucks once before for grandkids and for gifts. This years batch went to the Asheboro Police. About 95% made with a Shopsmith. Everything except 10 brass screws, tite bond glue, and one foot of 1/4 inch dowel made in the shop from scrap oak, poplar and maple.

Nice attention to detail. Like that you used dual wheels!

Great looking trucks, but shouldn't you have made them Squad Cars?

Those are so cool ...... bravo.

Great Job!

And for a good cause.

John

nice

Thanks everyone. Chris I'm partial to them too. I drove a lot of 5 tons and semis in the Army but a dump truck only once. Berry maybe I'll try squad cars next year. John the police here make Christmas special for a lot of kids. Newportcycle thanks for the compliment. The fuel oil delivery guys came when I was getting these ready to go and liked them also. They tried to get me to make a tanker with their company name on it.

Awesome craftsmanship, Redleg. Did you ever consider selling them?

These five plus one other that's nearly complete probably took me about a week if done all at once. I fit them in along with other projects. I don't think you could sell them for a price where you could break even. The wood is all from cut offs like under the miter saw but labor would be too much. I usually give pocket change to Disabled Veterans or Salvation Army but with giving the trucks I have the pleasure of making them and kids will enjoy them.

Great work! Any kid would be glad to get one!