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Elephant Pull Toy Project Plan

Instructions

Step 1
Draw a full-size 1/2'' grid on a sheet of heavy paper that is about 6 inches by 9 inches. Lay out the body, part number 1, on the grid.

Step 2
Transfer the full-size pattern of the body, part number1, to the wood, and cut out the body.

Step 3
Cut out the ears, parts number 2, and glue them to the body.

Step 4
Cut the base, part number 3, and drill holes for the two screws, parts number 6. Locate and drill a hole for the pull string, part number7.

Step 5
Carefully drill two 3/16'' diameter holes through the sides for the axles (1-3/4 inches in from the ends).

Step 6
Cut the wheels, parts number 4, from a 1-1/2'' diameter dowel, 1/2'' thick. Drill a 3/16 inch diameter hole in the middle of each wheel.

Step 7
Cut the axles, parts number 5, to length.

Step 8
Glue and screw the body, part number 1, to the base, part number 3

Step 9
Add the axles, parts number 5, and glue the wheels, parts number 4, to the axles. Take care not to glue the wheels to the base.

Step 10
Use your imagination and paint your elephant as you see it. Be sure to use nontoxic paint. You can paint the elephant very plain, as was the original, with a lot of detail. Paint the base and wheels with bright colors. Add the pull string, part number 7, and pull, part number 8. Your toy is ready for years of fun.

No.	Name	Size	Required
1	Body	3/4 x 5 3/4 - 8 5/8	1
2	Ear	1/8 x 2 1/4 - 2 1/2 LG.	2
3	Base	1/2 x 2 - 7 1/2 LG.	1
4	Wheel	1-1/2 DIA. - 1/2 THICK	4
5	Axle	3/16 DIA. - 3-1/4 LG.	2
6	Screw - FL. HD.	NO. 6 - 1 1/2 LONG	2
7	String	LENGTH TO SUIT	1
8	Pull	1/2 DIA. - 3 LONG	1