by Paul | Jul 6, 2018 | Arts & Crafts, Fabrication, Promotions
This video is the fourth part of a series and shows how I began the fabrication of the body. Next week I will continue with the body construction (Part 5). I purchased plans to build a 1920’s scaled down replica of a Bugatti, open wheel, grand prix race car, in the...
by Paul | Jun 29, 2018 | Arts & Crafts, Contests & Giveaways, Fabrication
This video is the third part of a series and shows the fabrication of the rear crankshaft/axle assembly, front wheel spindles, and tie rod. Next week I will begin the body construction (Part 4). I purchased plans to build a 1920’s scaled down replica of a Bugatti,...
by Paul | Jun 24, 2018 | Arts & Crafts, Farm & Homestead, Tools & Equipment
Last weekend, I finally had “all my ducks in a row” and was ready to fire up my new 1000mm X-Carve machine for my first carve using Inventables’ “Easel” software. I made a simple sign design and started carving, using a very cheap piece of ¾” plywood. Because of using...
by Paul | Jun 22, 2018 | Arts & Crafts, Fabrication, Promotions
This video is the second part of a series and shows the fabrication of the wheels. Next week will cover the fabrication of the drive train, rear axle/crank assembly, front wheel spindles, steering gear, and so on. This is not my own design, and I purchased the plans....
by Paul | Jun 15, 2018 | Arts & Crafts, Fabrication, Promotions
I purchased plans to build a 1920’s scaled down replica of a Bugatti, open wheel, grand prix race car, in the form of a kid’s pedal car. I’m building and donating the pedal car to the Woman’s Health Resource Library ( https://www.whrl.org ) for their annual...
by Paul | May 25, 2018 | Arts & Crafts, Furniture Designs, Tools & Equipment, Vendor Displays
This portable vendor display rack was made from scraps I had left over from other projects. The only purchase I made for this build was a few ¾” diameter, wood dowels. This is a handy tool or fixture for artisans, makers, and other vendors, when selling at craft...
