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Build this
Toy Road Roller
Here is the original article straight
from
Book No. 4544, Toys
A Deltacraft Publication
DELTA MFG. DIVISION
From a piece of
hardwood 1-3/4 inch stock, 5 x 6 inches, and a
piece of 3/8 inch by 4-1/8 inch long dowel, you
can make this streamlined roller in a short time.
By laying out squares on the line drawing below,
you can increase the size of the toy as big as
you like. Rough band saw the stock to shape and
finish with a drum sander on the drill press. The
first step in making the axle bracket is shown in
photo No. 1. The stem is turned down to 3/8 inch,
to fit into the hood of the main body. The
portion which the axle goes through is band
sawed, then drilled to hold the 3/8 inch dowel.
Photo No. 2 shows the rollers assembled ready to
be fastened to the main body. The roller wheels
are held in place on the axle with small bards at
the ends (see drawing below). The rear wheels can
be screw fastened to the main body with round
head wood screws, or held in place with common
flat head nails, 1-1/2 inches long. Finnish with
bright colored enamels or varnish. |
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*********** WARNING***********
Read my page on safety
before building this item.
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