This is the first of three projects that I just finished. I was really excited to start and finish these toys because they are my design! I have always like to design and so this is a natural step for me. I have decided to break up each project in its own post. The first will be the dump truck.
This was probably the easiest of the three but it had some challenges. It is made out of poplar and oak dowels. I consider these prototypes so I used a lighter and softer wood. I used basic power tools and was impressed how easily it came together. My favorite part of the dump truck is the cab. I went through about three designs before I realized I could make it hollow. This made it much lighter, not as many glue ups, and looks a lot better than the solid cabs that I have seen. The dumping mechanism is the same as the first dump truck I designed. I also added a lip so that things will actually stay in the bucket when transported instead of falling out. It is sturdy and not easily broken. My kids stand and sit on their toys so I knew that I needed to make it durable. The dowels are both for decoration and strength. I changed the cab side drawing a little because if the back and top are a little thick, so the edge can be seen through the window. So I gave myself a little more factor of safety.
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