Wooden Truck

Materials Needed | Equipment Needed

1 piece ¾" x 3½" x 10" softwood
1 piece 1½" x 2½" x 4" softwood
1 piece 2" x 2" x 2" softwood
2 pieces 3/8" x 2" x 6" plywood
2 pieces 3/8" x 2" x 3" plywood
1½" wood screws, washer and cup washers
1½" brads

Saber saw or similar product
Drill and drill bits
Try square and measuring tape
hammer and plane
Screwdriver
Awl
Hole saw or similar product
Masking tape
Sandpaper, paint, and paintbrushes

Directions

1. Print the template we have provided for you by clicking on the above link.
2. You will make the cab first by drawing a semicircle on each side of the piece of softwood. You can use a round cup or other round object. Clamp the cab in a vise and remember to insert two protective blocks of scrap wood on wither side before tightening.
3. Carefully cut along the curve of the semicircle.
4. Drill two holes in the base and attach the cab to the base with glue and wood screws.
5. To make the hood, drill holes in the base and attach the hood block in position with glue and wood screws.
6. To make the back open, attach the sides and back to the base glue and brads. If you would like the back to open, each side should be 3/8" shorter and the back piece ¾" longer than the measurements given on the template you printed above. Attach a hinge to the back and base with wood screws. To close the back flap, you will need two small hooks and eyes. Screw them in position.
7. Make your wheels using a hole saw or similar product up to 3" in diameter. Using an awl, make starting holes for the screws in the base. You will need a washer between each wheel and the base and a cup washer on the outside of the wheel.
8. Paint and decorate