The Conestoga Wagon build

[Kenbo]

Spent 8 hours in the shop today and made a lot of fire wood. There was a lot of experimenting and fooling around trying to figure things out. Got the yoke made. Went with brass hoops, only because I had the material and it fit in with the other hardware. Not sure about the chains for the yoke just yet. I saw them mounted in a picture on the web and I can't decide if I like mine like this or not. I think I do. Also got the platform installed for, what I hope will be a barrel soon. The barrel is proving to be a little more difficult than I thought it would be. I also started in on a new bucket. Not sure if I like it or not. Cut the bucket pieces on the scroll saw.....go figure.
That was it for today. 8 hours, just like that.
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[woodtickgreg]

This thing needs to be in a cowboy museum, if there is such a thing. It's just that cool!

 

[scrimman]

Sweet.

 

[Kenbo]

Spent some more time on the wagon today. Got a new bucket finished because I didn't like the other one that I made. Also got the barrel completed and the platform for the barrel. Believe it or not, that was it. A whole day to do that. Where does the time go?
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[Kevin]

... A whole day to do that. Where does the time go?

Well, just remember you are building a real Conestoga wagon. You can't do something like that fast. Not with that kind of attention to detail. It's a small one sure but it's dang sure a real one just as sure.

 

[Kenbo]

Made a few more parts for the Conestoga wagon today. Took a lot longer again than I thought it would. I shouldn't be surprised. Everything takes longer than I thought it would. That's okay though. I still have a great day in the shop.
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[woodtickgreg]

Now your cookin! :rofl2:

 

[Brink]

I can hear those pots and pans clanging away on some rocky trail.

 

[Kenbo]

Almost forgot to add the pictures of my pelt. It's not wood, but it is part of the build.
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[Kevin]

Almost forgot to add the pictures of my pelt. It's not wood, but it is part of the build.

What did you do Ken, scalp one of your Nerf dolls?

 

[Mike1950]

Almost forgot to add the pictures of my pelt. It's not wood, but it is part of the build.

What did you do Ken, scalp one of your Nerf dolls?

:rotflmao3::rotflmao3::rotflmao3::rotflmao3::rotflmao3::rotflmao3::rotflmao3:

 

[cabomhn]

I can hear those pots and pans clanging away on some rocky trail.

That's exactly what I thought when I saw this.

Phenomenal work here, I haven't checked in for an update in quite some time, but I'll have to say I'm glad I took a look, this thing is fantastic.

 

[Kenbo]

Almost forgot to add the pictures of my pelt. It's not wood, but it is part of the build.

What did you do Ken, scalp one of your Nerf dolls?

Sssshhhhhhhhhhhhhh. My daughter hasn't noticed it missing yet. (I wouldn't scalp mine. Mine are antique)

:rotflmao3:

 

[Brink]

Lol, I went and checked for a bare spot on my shoulders.

 

[Kevin]

What's a Nerf Doll?

Yea I get my nerfs and trolls mixed up. Actually I meant to say Troll Doll.

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But Rob did you mention something about a Deville?

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I think you may be right. Ken is a death metal drummer so he could've had the opportunity to nab some of that hide when C.C. was spaced out.

 

[Kenbo]

Can't play home on the range without a guitar, so here it is.
I didn't get as much done as I would have liked to today, but that is only because the thing that I did get done took so darned long to make. Who knew?
I made a guitar today.
I also started on a new pelt. I have a few ideas for improving the pelt that I made so I will be working on that tomorrow along with another extra.
Here's the guitar that I finished today. I was going to put a pick guard on it, but I don't think that pick guards were installed in the 1800's. I'll have to do some research on that one.
I'm hoping to have a good day in the shop tomorrow..
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[Kevin]

Way cool. Put some tuners on that head and you'll have it.

 

[woodtickgreg]

So cool! Any woman will tell you it's all in the accessories, and this thing has them in spades!

 

[Kenbo]

Did some more work on the wagon accessories today. You can't have a guitar without a fiddle. So I made that. I also made a skull out of maple and glued some fur to it. It was supposed to be a replacement pelt but the snout was too short, so a bear it shall be.
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[Mike1950]

Kenbo- I tried to leave a like but I see our fearless leader has been messing with things again. I guess we should feel fortunate to still be up and going.
Violin, guitar and bear are fantastic. You are and artist.