Many people know that wood is a fertile natural material. Using a simple set of tools and skillful hands, you can make a variety of things from it. Let's look at what can be made of wood.
Tank
One of the most famous military vehicles is the T-34 tank. What is needed to create this weapon of victory? We will need:
- a squared bar measuring 7x7x2.5 cm;
- a cylindrical bar with a radius of two centimeters;
- colorless varnish;
- paper;
- a chisel;
- drill / driver;
- gouache.
How to make a tank of wood? To do this, divide the straight bar into blanks for the future tower (about seven centimeters) and the hull. A cylindrical bar must be sawn into wheels (eight pieces).
Next, we use paper. We draw on the sheet the outline of the combat vehicle and cut it out. It is very important to consider the length of the existing workpieces. The resulting template is applied to the bar and cut off all the excess with a chisel (flat). Cut the corners of the workpiece so that it takes the form of a trapezoid. Now the bar is more like a tank body.
The next stage is the creation of the tower. To do this, we also attach a paper template to the workpiece and cut it along the contour. Do not forget to give this detail a trapezoid shape. Thus, it will maximally resemble the shape of a real tower.
How to make a tank of wood so that it is safe in terms of splintering? To do this, the entire workpiece must be carefully treated with sandpaper.
Now let's prepare the wheels. Four out of eight should be smaller in diameter. As a template, you can use the lid from the jar with gouache.
Paint the hull and turret of the tank green and the wheels black. After that, mark a point in the center of each wheel and drill a hole using a power drill. We fix them on both sides of the combat vehicle as follows: two more - in the center, two smaller - on the edges.
Getting to fixing the tower and the muzzle. To do this, drill a hole in the central part of the barrel, insert a half of the pencil into it, and we mount a tower on it. The barrel will be the second part of the pencil.
The resulting tank is coated with colorless varnish. Done!
Blade
First of all, decide on the sketch. In addition, the drawing on the handle of the product plays an important role - it can tell a lot about the owner of a thing. Before you make a blade of wood, prepare the following materials:
- paper;
- epoxy resin;
- rubber;
- coloring matter (preferably black).
What else will you need? How to make a blade of wood without tools? It will be impossible. So, at your fingertips you should have a planer, sandpaper, knife and file.
First, cut the workpiece a few centimeters more than the planned product. Do not worry: excess will disappear during the processing of the blade.
Using a plane and a knife, shape all the planes and sharpen the corners. Thoroughly work the edges and carefully walk along the surface of the product with sandpaper. Use a hacksaw to highlight the shape of the handle.
The final stage
After completing the above procedures, double-treat the blade with resin. Due to the effect of this epoxy substance, the product's service life will increase.
Stairs
Continuing the description of what can be made of wood, let us dwell on one very necessary subject. This is a staircase. It will be needed if the structure being built has at least two floors.
Before you make a staircase from wood, you need to decide which material will be used:
- Beech is characterized by a weak structure, relatively low strength and sensitivity to external factors. Only suitable for rooms with normal humidity, as the product may swell due to excess moisture. The material remains competitive due to its low cost.
- The spruce is not afraid of temperature and humidity changes. Her color is light, the texture is uniform. This tree has an affordable price.
- Larch - the material is very durable, scratch resistant. Not afraid of rot, moisture. Cost is above average.
- Ash is malleable during processing, bends perfectly. Strength is higher than that of oak.
- Due to the lack of pores, maple is considered one of the most suitable materials for the production of stairs. Products from it can be used even on the street due to increased moisture resistance.
- Oak is the hardest kind of wood. In addition, he has a very beautiful pattern. The prices for solid oak products are the highest.
What do we need?
So, if you have already decided on the material, prepare the following:
- wooden steps;
- 40 mm screws;
- corner (galvanized) for fixing the steps;
- poles, balusters, handrails;
- a bowstring for stairs (usually it is purchased in a store, since this is the most important and massive part of the product);
- stain and varnish.
Begin assembling the stairs with an outline of the places for the steps. Be sure to use the level. Fix the corners on the drawn lines with the help of self-tapping screws. Then install steps on them, also fixing them with self-tapping screws.
Fix the staircase to the floor. Using glue-dipped dowels, install balusters on a bowstring. At the next stage, secure the handrail. The final step is to cover the product with a protective layer to minimize the impact of environmental factors.
Good advice
- The maximum height of the step is 22 cm, the depth is not less than 25, but not more than 40 cm.
- If the staircase leading to the second floor ends with a door, it is necessary to provide a platform for free opening of the door leaf.
- Even in conditions of severe lack of space, do not make the slope too steep: the stairs should be safe.
What can be made of wood? Knife!
In order for the product not only to have an attractive appearance, but also to be durable, opt for solid materials. It can be ash, linden or cherry. Sketch a sketch of a knife. At the same time, clearly determine the dimensions of the blade, cross member, guard and handle. Using a circular saw, cut the workpiece for the blade of the selected length. It is better to give the shape to the future product manually. An ordinary sharp knife is useful for this. To grind the blade, take an emery cloth. In the middle of the handle and in the center of the blunt end of the wooden blade, make one hole. They will be needed to secure the pins.
Sand the finished product thoroughly and varnish. The handle can be decorated with carvings, drawn with a monogram or applique (leather is perfect for these purposes). Here's how to make a knife out of wood so that it looks as real as possible.
Table
To create this product needed in every home, you don’t need to empty your pockets and acquire special skills. Everything is quite simple. Consider how to make a table of wood, spending a minimum of money and effort. So, we need the following materials:
- carpentry glue;
- boards;
- putty on wood ;
- sandpaper (P100 or P120);
- fifty and thirty millimeter wood screws.
In addition, such tools are needed:
- roulette;
- a pencil;
- grinder;
- square;
- clamps;
- a screwdriver or electric screwdriver;
- a three-millimeter or ordinary drill.
Strip boards. The grinder will help you with this. Assemble the base of the product. Drill guide holes in the boards, and make indentations for screws with a percussion drill. Treat the joints of the boards with wood glue. Secure the parts with 50 mm screws.
On the base, fix the countertop. For this, screws are again useful (50 mm for end boards and 30 mm for center boards). Now you can fix the table legs with 50 mm screws.
Hide all scratches, screw heads and holes with a special putty on wood. The final stage is the processing of the product with paint or stain.
Conclusion
Of course, we have not described above all that can be made of wood. If you have the right material and the desire to do something useful or just beautiful, connect the imagination. We wish you success in your creative endeavors!