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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...

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

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

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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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?

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,,,,

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.

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

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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