Recipe:
Block of wood
Drill press
Bandsaw/handsaw
Flush cut saw
Marking gauge
Square
Forstner bit 1 1/8” and 3/8” for recess in the wheels
Brad point drill bit 7/32” and 3/8”
Sandpaper 80-220
Axle pegs for 1/4” wheels. 7/32”
(1/4” dowel and a piece of scrap wood for jig)
1” dowel or 4 1” slab wheels with 1/4” holes
Wood glue
Food safe finish
Optional: paste wax for wheels and axles. Whittling knife, spray adhesive.
Directions:
*Start with a squared piece of wood
*Draw out car shape or attach template or design
*Using a marking gauge and an awl, mark out placement of holes for wheels, axle pegs and headlights
*Trim axle pegs to size using a simple jig and flush cut saw
*Drill holes using drill press using wheels and pegs as a reference
*Cut out car shape on bandsaw (or handsaw)
*Round over sharp edges using sandpaper (optional: chisel, knife or apron plane)
*Apply food safe finish
*Glue axles and wheels
Let dry and swerve fast ; )
Printable template with measurements is available below. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
