This is what happens when you babysit ....

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Well was babysitting for a few hours and didn't really know what to do with the kid really. Neighbours wanted a bit of time alone, so I offered ... not sure why I did ... but the kid was 8 and took him in the shop for a few hours. Taught him how to use the lathe, and a few hand tools. He was too scared to try welding. Used:2" Square tubing for the front sectionPerforated sheet that I had laying around for the grillAngle Iron for the back of the truckDid the wheels with a knurling tool on the lathe"axles" 1/4" round rodAxle Casing 1/2" Round tube3" Round x 10" Long Tubing for tankerExtra spring from exhaust bolt kit for the rear spring between tanker and axles.Tig welded the shape of the door, steps, and windshieldSheet Metal to cap the end of the tank and top of the truck.The front section is already painted with BBQ aluminium pain. The kit is going to color things to make them pop out more later on. He was very happy with it. This is what came out : Attached ImagesLast edited by dj55b; 01-17-2012 at 02:45 PM.
Reply:Pretty cool! You and him did a good job!-Alex-AlexSears/Craftsman 230A Buzzy BoxSears/Craftsman 180A Buzzy BoxChicago Electric 80A InverterALL STICK...ALL THE TIME!I spent a lot of time with the square peg and round hole.
Reply:Very nice. When I was in the 7th grade we made our own metal trucks (mine was a lifted monster truck) and we spent the better part of the year laying out the sheet metal, soldering, welding, brazing, riveting, casting the wheels, turning and knurling the wheels. Looking back on the year we spent in that class... that project put us on ever single machine and process in the shop.  My kids played hard with it and it was better than any Tonka. I had the truck until one day when it was left it in the drive way and I ran it over in the snow.  I was sad (actually )... but the knowledge and skills learned from the project are still with me today. Good job.
Reply:Looks like a tanker truck to me. Watch out though, cause one of these days that kid may be after YOUR job. But seriously though, kids need someone to teach them how to do things besides play video games, watch TV and peck on a keyboard, theyll get enough of that elsewhere. Somebody will need to be here to make and fix things after we retire, and hopefully that won't be a bunch of illegal immigrants. Maybe you can instill a sense of wanting to do things with his hands.If he ever brings it back over you could add some exhaust stacks behind the cab.Last edited by Bistineau; 01-17-2012 at 03:41 PM.
Reply:Cool.    The best laid schemes ... Gang oft agley ...
Reply:Nice job dj55b ; moving story forehire. Rick V 1 Airco Heliwelder 3A/DDR3 CTC 70/90 amp Stick/Tig Inverters in Parallel1 Lincoln MIG PAK 151 Oxy-Acet
Reply:Originally Posted by forhireVery nice. When I was in the 7th grade we made our own metal trucks (mine was a lifted monster truck) and we spent the better part of the year laying out the sheet metal, soldering, welding, brazing, riveting, casting the wheels, turning and knurling the wheels. Looking back on the year we spent in that class... that project put us on ever single machine and process in the shop.  My kids played hard with it and it was better than any Tonka. I had the truck until one day when it was left it in the drive way and I ran it over in the snow.  I was sad (actually )... but the knowledge and skills learned from the project are still with me today. Good job.
Reply:That's cool!! Maybe you've started a future welder. I have an 11 year old granddaughter that loves to watch me build things but when things get noisy her hands cover her ears.                                                MikeOl' Stonebreaker  "Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes"Hobart G-213 portableMiller 175 migMiller thunderbolt ac/dc stick Victor O/A setupMakita chop saw
Reply:Another little kid screwed up for life......zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Thanks for the compliments guys  For never building anything like this before and not being into trucks myself, I thought it wasn't bad. Even the proportions seemed half decent for just quickly guess .... Uh I mean planning  Nah don't think this kid will grow up to be a welder, a farmer more so. His dad has a chicken farm, and does wheat too I think. When I asked the kid what he wanted to build, he said a truck cause he wants to farm with it! Maybe should of put a door in the top of the tanker to get some cargo filled in there!
Reply:That's pretty cool. I guarantee you one thing, you made an impression on that kid that he will remember all his life. He might not have acted like it then, but he will think back on that time with you forever.
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Reply:dj55b,  That is just so cool. The truck is pretty nice as well. jrw159
Reply:Awesome!  Some Blue , Some Red & Some GreyProverbs 16:2-3.2 "All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord. 3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans."
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Reply:great job and like others said he will remember it. one pointer though. next one make the tractor a little longer and it won't take 40 acres to turn that rig around.225NT bobcatAEAD200LEScott 125mm175, mm252 w 30A, PT225mm211, TA 181iHyper Therm 380, cut master 529100X & XX, Digital Elite6 Victor setssmith little torch, meco midget kalamazoo band sawsteel max saw evoulution circular saw
Reply:Originally Posted by jbmprodsgreat job and like others said he will remember it. one pointer though. next one make the tractor a little longer and it won't take 40 acres to turn that rig around.
Reply:Now you went and did it!!  The kid will be over your house every chance he gets.  Nice time spent with the kid, maybe you just planted a seed. Bob