rmaynard 15,409 #1 Posted February 9, 2014 I've always been a woodworker at heart. Even though I could be working on one of my Wheel Horses, I got the notion to build something from wood. I have to back up a little to set up the background on this story. About 4 years ago, my wife and I were at a yard sale. We saw this really cool heavy-duty tricycle and wagon for sale.It is called a Yerf-Dog. We decided to buy it. My oldest grandson showed no interest in it at the time, but when my second oldest grandson was old enough to ride, you could not keep him off of it. Here is a picture of the tricycle and wagon from the original sales brochure (mine is in the shed for the winter, so no pictures). Well, the second grandson and his parents found a knock-off of the Yerf-Dog tricycle at a sale this summer, but no wagon. So for his 5th birthday last week, I built him a wagon. As you can see, it is painted Wheel Horse red of course. The body is made from hardwood plywood and maple. Side rails are from poplar, and the pneumatic tires are Harbor Freight specials. This picture is before the side rails were painted. This is the finished product. Now if you are wondering about the "Zirb-Dog" decal, my grandson's last name is Zirbel. When he got his tricycle, instead of calling it a Yerf-Dog, he called it his Zirb-Dog. So a great big thanks goes out to Terry the Vinylguy for making me these great decals. I just got them yesterday, and put them on the wagon today. So, what do you think? 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #2 Posted February 9, 2014 I have seen those tricycles, but never the wagon. You have done an excellent job of making the wagon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dennist 139 #3 Posted February 9, 2014 I bet Zirb-Dog smiled from ear to ear! Nice job....I enjoy woodworking also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,296 #4 Posted February 9, 2014 Looks great Bob. My son had a ride on pedal tractor and I made him a small trailer for it, no-where as nice as yours, but he loved tugging it around the yard with sticks, dirt or whatever he could find to fill it. Mike............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,988 #5 Posted February 9, 2014 Great story. Got any pics of your Grandson when he sees this work of art ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #6 Posted February 9, 2014 Nice job on the wagon, Bob. Looks well built..... Some day your Grandson might give that to his son. How cool is that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #7 Posted February 9, 2014 Nice going Grandpa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #8 Posted February 9, 2014 Nice job Bob... I imagine these trailers would look awesome at a tractor show being towed behind a little RJ too. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazm 413 #9 Posted February 9, 2014 Nice project Bob .. looks great .... Hell I would use that behind one of my tractors ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,409 #10 Posted February 9, 2014 Proffessiomal looking trailer Bob , the red paintwork looks as smooth as glass Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,409 #11 Posted February 9, 2014 Great story. Got any pics of your Grandson when he sees this work of art ? I think my daughter has one. I will try to get it posted Nice job Bob... I imagine these trailers would look awesome at a tractor show being towed behind a little RJ too. I had thought the same thing. Maybe if I have time, I will build one for the show. Proffessiomal looking trailer Bob , the red paintwork looks as smooth as glass Just like a tractor, it's all in the prep work. Two coats of primer, followed by three coats of red. The body of the wagon has three coats of clear floor finish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,010 #12 Posted February 9, 2014 Nice job Bob... I imagine these trailers would look awesome at a tractor show being towed behind a little RJ too. I was thinking kind of the same thing. A bigger 4 wheel wagon done up like that hay ride style for cruise night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,409 #13 Posted February 9, 2014 I was thinking kind of the same thing. A bigger 4 wheel wagon done up like that hay ride style for cruise night. Something like this? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,530 #14 Posted February 9, 2014 great job Bob, That little trailer looks great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #15 Posted February 9, 2014 Nice job Bob! I wish I was as good with wood as I am with metal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,010 #16 Posted February 9, 2014 Something like this? wagon.jpg Red Square Wagon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
