The Woodshop Shed

Log skidder

Furnished content.
(from Lumberjocks.com)


This log skidder was my first attempt at a Toys and Joys model. The Timberjack skidder with a 3 cylinder Detroit diesel holds a special place in my heart. Years ago a building I had my shop in was in the lot of a logging company. The lot in front of my building was the staging area for all the equipment from the Prentice loader trucks to the wheeled cable skidders along with the tracked skidders. This skidder and all my models are constructed of hardwood from this same company. I worked as shop manager for this company in their hardwood lumber store. It was the best job, working for the greatest people. This skidder is made of carmelized hard maple and walnut. I remember being intimidated by the wheels, but one I started making them I realized, although time consuming, they are fairly easy.
This will be the last model post until next year. Thanks for looking and commenting!

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