Lord Ferguson Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 As I've currently got the woodworking bug again... I thought I'd post all my pics in one topic to save having them dotted around..... So.. so far I have made (all in wood)... gates.... lots of versions of the spud box... a ladder (thanks to MDF for the idea)... a broom (thanks for Old Massey for the idea)... You've seen some pics this week which I won't post again... but from here on in... The Mark 8 spud box... I think I am finally happy with this one... it's an exact copy of the ones I own at work... I've made the end batons extend right down to the ground now and used the thin strip instead of square section for holding it together... Ideally I'd like to find some nuts and bolts to hold the bases to the uprights.. but they would need to be 0.5mm... I guess that's too fine really \ Anyway... here is the MKVIII And... not seen before..... the ladder.... made using cocktail sticks (thanks MDFord for the idea)... I've capped the ends as you can see... but made a mess with the superglue as well For the broom I copied Old Massey's version at toytrac... thanks for the idea Markie... not quite as good as yours... how did you get the brush section shaped mate PLEASE NOTE... NONE OF THE STUFF IN THIS TOPIC IS FOR SALE - I'VE MADE IT FOR MYSELF... JUST FOR FUN - IF I EVER MAKE ANYTHING FOR ANYONE IT'S FOR FREE, ZILCH, NO CHARGE, NUFFIN... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ford Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 looking very good Marky, the broom , i used 3ish mm dowel cut to length .drilled a hole in the middle for cock tail stick, glued in .then sanded the bottum part 3mm dowel to an angle by holding the handle. the brush part i used balsa wood very soft , cut to shape with a stanley knife. then glued on , then painted black or red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhysmassey135 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 love that brush , what wood are the gates made of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 very nice Marky, love the broom, may have to attemt one myself :D Probly end up with a few less fingers than i started with :D :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM190 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Love them Marky :o :o your a dab hand with the wood :) right so i'll take dozen gates half dozen ladders and o about 50 spud boxes ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 looking very good Marky, the broom , i used 3ish mm dowel cut to length .drilled a hole in the middle for Willy tail stick, glued in .then sanded the bottum part 3mm dowel to an angle by holding the handle. the brush part i used balsa wood very soft , cut to shape with a stanley knife. then glued on , then painted black or red. Ah.. clever... NOW I see... thanks Mark... stand by for the MKII broom now then :D love that brush , what wood are the gates made of? Thanks.. and the gates are some 1.6mm slats with 4x3mm ends... I grooved out the ends for the slats with a 1mm router cutter mounted in my pillar drill (and used a cross-vice for accurate cutting)... very nice Marky, love the broom, may have to attemt one myself :D Probly end up with a few less fingers than i started with :D :) Go for it Ad... and watch those fingers buddy... follow Marks instructions above and you'll be safe enough.... er.... I think :D Love them Marky :o :o your a dab hand with the wood :) right so i'll take dozen gates half dozen ladders and o about 50 spud boxes ;D Thanks.... I think I'd be drawing my old age pension before I got half that lot made mate :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol pete Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 what did you stain the box with marky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 Brywax 'dark oak' wood polish Pete... rub in on with my fingers and use a small brush in the corners mate... put on.. rub it in... then take most of it off.. I leave a few 'chunks' in the corners to look like dirt as well \ Was thinking about doing the ladder as well... what do you reckon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 You really are a man of many talents aren't you Marky.....and haven't you been a busy boy..... bet they don't say that to you at the office very often though do they..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 :D - Not EVER actually for some strange reason er... thanks by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Nice lot there mate especialy my gates got a plan for them mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 Good stuff Mr P.... I'l get them off to you on Monday mate... what you going to hang them on then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol pete Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Brywax 'dark oak' wood polish Pete... rub in on with my fingers and use a small brush in the corners mate... put on.. rub it in... then take most of it off.. I leave a few 'chunks' in the corners to look like dirt as well \ Was thinking about doing the ladder as well... what do you reckon ye i would do the ladder as well mate will give it that been around for a few years look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 Done deal then... Wood looks to new if not doesn't it mate \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Good stuff Mr P.... I'l get them off to you on Monday mate... what you going to hang them on then Got some dowle here for the posts mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol pete Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 ye wood doesn't stay clean long on a working farm. most wooden ladders were always varnished when they were finished to seal the wood to help keep the water out. made a box to those sizes yestarday looks better on the trailer but still isnt as good as yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 It's just practice with there Pete.... I've made so bloody many now I reckon I can do them in my sleep :D Have you made yours slatted of solid sided Pete ? Sean.. what are you going to use for the hinges mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDFord Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Lovely stuff Marky, all of it Must say those gates do look very nice indeed ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol pete Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 first ones were solid now the hole thing is slatted. am going to make another one tommorrow the thinest wood i can get is 3mmx 8mm so a bit large but still looks bettter than the solid ones although the solid ones are easier to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerrabbit Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Particularly like the broom. Reminds me of the one we had in the milking parlour, lasted well, had it for 30 years, 15 new heads and 4 new handles and still had wear in it when I sold the cows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 well the box looks great except for one thing , you stained /polished it come on mark in all honesty how many potato boxes at your work are stained or polished ? too dark mate but i'll take 50 more unstained ones , need to be unstained to stamp the farm name on see & also to get dirty with real dirt :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 looking good marky sharon asked could you make a welsh dresser for her and a shoe rack ,that would save me a job two mate :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted October 26, 2008 Author Share Posted October 26, 2008 Thanks for the compliments lads... Marcus... Thats good old Fenland black dirt that is... sooty black... OK OK... I'll make some plain ones just for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allis8550 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Nice Marky, now, how about a wooden car, you know the type of thing, wooden body, wooden wheels, wooden engine, wooden go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol pete Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 whats the chance of seeing the gate standing up mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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