Coming Soon...

tom_k/mo · Post by **tom_k/mo** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 3:26 pm

I guess I'm going to be the typical grandpa that spoils his grandkids... I'm working up a set of plans right now for a neat art easel for my twin granddaughters. It has a chalk board on one side, a dry-erase board on the opposite side, and also holds a roll of paper that can be dispensed over the top of either side to allow the kids to draw with crayon or paint. Both can draw/paint at the same time and it won't take up a lot of space.

I've also got a set of plans almost ready to post on a real nice garden bench. There's already a picture and 3D model of each on the plans page if you're interested to see what's coming soon...

tom_k/mo · Post by **tom_k/mo** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 12:14 pm

Completed the set of plans for the Kid's Easel and they are available now.

friscomike · Post by **friscomike** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 9:00 am

Thanks Tom, these look very nice. I'll give a couple of them a try this winter. ~mike

kalynzoo · Post by **kalynzoo** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 12:36 am

Yes indeed, making projects for the grandkids rates above almost all else. I made a walking car for each of the grandchildren, and for a few children of very close friends. I know these items are still cherished. Now I am working on a pair of rocking horses for the twins, due late January. I just ordered the SS pneumatic sanding tube to help create the contour on the pieces. I was using a 6in sanding tube, in the drill press, but I am having too much vibration for comfort. Most of my work sands with a dremel, or a small disk. Anyway, congratulations on the twins, and enjoy the woodworking.
Attached is the walking car I made for the kids. The first one had wooden blocks for noise, but pingpong balls work better.
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tom_k/mo · Post by **tom_k/mo** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 10:23 am

Gary, that is adorable. I'm sure it will be treasured for years. Do I detect a lazy-susan bearing on the front wheel steering?

grouser · Post by **grouser** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 11:05 am

A labour of love for all of us. I'll be a grampa for the first time here in about 6 months and look forward to making as many "spoils" for my grandkids as possible. The noiser the better!!!!!!!!!! I think hehehehehe. Thanks for the ink VERY NICE of you to share your plans with everyone,,,,

tom_k/mo · Post by **tom_k/mo** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 11:25 am

Mike, congratulations on the upcoming promotion to Grandpa. It sure is great. I know what you mean about noisier the better

I played that same game with my sister and nephews some years ago.

alaskanexile · Post by **alaskanexile** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 11:49 am

Gary,
Your walking car is great. And I am another of the grandfathers that lit up upon seeing it. Any chance of posting plans or just a few dimensions like seat height and size, and diameter of roller cage?
Roger

beeg · Post by **beeg** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 12:51 pm

Gary
Thats a great looking walking car.

kalynzoo · Post by **kalynzoo** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 10:03 pm

I can't believe I actually found the plans, how's that for organized. The book was Weekend Wodworking Projects Vol 4#3 issue 21, from editors of Wood Magazine. I purchased it in 1991. Since I can't figure out how to make the scanner recognize the computer (even though the printer/fax/copy work just fine) I attached photos. If you want clear copies, pm me, and I'll mail them to you.
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