Made this child’s train set for my two year old. It’s all scrap cherry. The wheels are 1.25" in diameter while the bases are 1.5" wide.

The wheels are nailed into pre-drilled holes.

The hitches are sort of a half lap joint with the top half holding a dowel.

    • DavidP@midwest.socialOP
      4·
      1 year ago

      Between centers on the lathe. I first cut out a bunch of thin squares on the bandsaw.

      1. Mark out center
      2. With a compass draw the diameter
      3. Drill the axle hole
      4. Mount between centers. I have a matching ring drive and tail center with adjustable points so locating small stuff like this is pretty easy.
      5. Turn to diameter with a small bowl gouge and add embellishments