The Wooden Bobcat Toy

I was going through Instuctables and saw some amazing stuff. I just wanted to do something that was just as amazing. Hopefully I have a file you can use. I used my Epilog laser engraver (Epilog Mini 12x24 45 watt). This project took 12 hours to design, 60 minutes to cut out, and 30 minutes to glue together. This project is geared towards someone with access to a laser engraver or CNC machine.

Supplies:

1) 2 sheets of 12x24x1/8" of press board
2) 1/4" wood dowel 18"

Tools:

1) Super Glue
2) Razor Knife
3) Laser Engraver (ideal)
4) Corel Draw x4 (ideal)

also check out the MPG file video

MOV05757.MPG3 MB

Woodraulic loader.dxf1 MB

Woodraulic loader.dwg243 KB

Woodraulic loader.ai102 KB

Woodraulic loader.eps2 MB

Woodraulic loader.cdr83 KB

MOV05757.THM4 KB

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Step 1: Drawing Plans

Pick or print out the file you prefer to use.

Cut out the pieces by whichever means available to you (laser engraver or CNC is ideal).

Woodraulic loader.cdr83 KB

Woodraulic loader.eps2 MB

Woodraulic loader.ai102 KB

Woodraulic loader.dwg243 KB

Woodraulic loader.dxf1 MB

christyoates says: Apr 2, 2012. 12:17 PM

Very nice!

vlooiw says: Dec 29, 2011. 10:31 PM

This was just great to do!!!! Thank you very much.(Woodraulic loader) If you have similar projects available, i would just love to buy this from you. I am new to laser cutting, and surely have a lot to learn still!

Waleed Waheed says: Sep 16, 2011. 5:33 AM

This is very good work, All dear , would you please if you have more CDR or DXF file for 3D puzzles Animals, Vehicles and Aircraft please send them on waleed_waheed@yahoo.com
Thanks

hack818 (author) in reply to Waleed WaheedDec 1, 2011. 6:48 AM

Sorry ive been so buzy design an working on other jobs
I not have had time to do 3d puzzles
Everyone want stickers printed an one off laser cut designs
Soon as I have one I will send it

Re-design says: Jan 1, 2011. 9:04 AM

First class job on project and the instructable.

hack818 (author) in reply to Re-designJan 2, 2011. 8:41 AM

Thanks it was a fun build.

inventor100 in reply to hack818Jan 27, 2011. 7:26 PM

That car looks awsome!!!

techdeck12 says: Jan 25, 2011. 1:28 AM

i also think its outstandingly brilliant thanx

hack818 (author) in reply to techdeck12Jan 27, 2011. 3:50 PM

thanks im in the works of building more , made a few other prototypes

techdeck12 says: Jan 25, 2011. 1:27 AM

i forgot my other account soooooooo

jpdoege says: Jan 6, 2011. 7:41 PM

Any chance for AutoCAD2000 DXF? Looks like fun to build

hack818 (author) in reply to jpdoegeJan 7, 2011. 6:03 PM

I do have a DXF file is it deffrent then a auto CAD2000 DXF?
also i have a eps file if that helps, for sum reason your having problems. let me know ill help the best i can
Hack

jpdoege in reply to hack818Jan 7, 2011. 6:54 PM

What version if AutoCAD are the DWG and or DXF created in. I have 2005 and can not open the above files that are posted.
Thanks for the help.

kcls says: Jan 6, 2011. 5:54 PM

You have a laser cutter? Lucky! Great job, it really does look like it's from a kit I would buy from a store... probably fits together better too!

hack818 (author) in reply to kclsJan 6, 2011. 7:16 PM

Thanks the project took a few days to do, And the laser took me yrs to save up for.( and still paying for it)

thepelton says: Jan 3, 2011. 12:39 PM

Neat! Got a copy. I was thinking however that I might make a variation on this that I could show at the local SF&RPG convention. Cosine.

hack818 (author) in reply to thepeltonJan 3, 2011. 2:21 PM

hows it going , i do have a copy in the instuctions in corel draw also in a EPS file if you over looked them there on the frist page if that helps .if you do have problems let me know try to help best i can . Do you mind tell me what the SF&RPG convention
thanks

Hack

thepelton in reply to hack818Jan 4, 2011. 5:24 PM

http://www.firstfridayfandom.org/cosine/
January 21-23
details at the link in the first line

thepelton in reply to hack818Jan 4, 2011. 5:20 PM

Cosine 2011 in Colorado Springs.

Robotics_Geek says: Jan 2, 2011. 7:00 PM

You may have covered this in the text but I was wondering where I could have some wood like this cut to make some FIFO Food shelves and how much it would cost. A FIFO storage (See Attched Pic) is a container for storing can goods where the oldest cans are used first and the newest cans are placed on top and roll to the back and are used later. I want to build about 15 to 20 of these.

hack818 (author) in reply to Robotics_GeekJan 2, 2011. 7:47 PM

Hello PDKarber
the wood i use in this project was 1/8" pressboard. i would think that would be to thin
to use for can food. I would use 1/4" or thicker board or even plexi glass. yes i did cut all my own parts . the local hardware store 1/4" pressboard was $16 or so for a 4' x 8' sheet . is this sum thing your looking at doing? if not im sure there sum one in the local area to help you with the project.

Looks like a table saw ,brad nailer , glue can do this project
good luck let me know if you need any help with design.

Hack

thepelton in reply to hack818Jan 3, 2011. 12:43 PM

I had been using 1/8 inch (3mm) Baltic Birch Plywood for similar projects. It's available from Woodcraft.com, or from a local lumberyard. I can get it here in Colorado Springs in a five by five (152cm square) sheet.