Same Lathe Turning Cars

[Burnpile]

Taking a break from pen turning I "turned " to cars. The local Children's Hospital has asked for small toys for the kids to play with and decorate while waiting for appointments or procedures. It's a fun project and at the end you have not one but two toys.
Burnpile

 

[1080Wayne]

That is a great idea !

 

[bugradx2]

Those are really cool!

 

[egnald]

Very Cool. I'll bet they really appreciate them. - Dave

 

[Woodchipper]

Very nice idea. They will get more mileage that those on the highways.

 

[moke]

Burn, love your design and execution....great job, you should feel good about yourself for helping out!

 

[GFHWoodWerks]

I do a gift giving program for underprivileged children and these would be a good addition to what we already do. I'll have to look into them for sure. I do recall that they were made in a four way challenge a few months ago. Question for your though, what do you use for a blank size?

 

[Burnpile]

If you google lathe cars they suggest simple 2x4's. I use the basic dimensions of a 2x4 but out of some harder wood: oak, maple, walnut etc. to reduce the tear out.

 

[GFHWoodWerks]

If you google lathe cars they suggest simple 2x4's. I use the basic dimensions of a 2x4 but out of some harder wood: oak, maple, walnut etc. to reduce the tear out.

Prefect, I can have my sawyer rip me some dimensional sized pieces of cherry, maple, ambrosia maple and walnut. Should be a good variety of color and tone that way. I appreciate it very much.

 

[cl1237]

Those look great! I make a lot of toy cars but turning one never occurred to me. Ill have to give it a shot