If you’ve ever been absolutely amazed by watching someone bend metal to their will with the power of machines, you’re probably going to have the same experience with this video. Wood, no matter what type, is quite soft. Still, it requires special management, equipment and techniques to bring out the best. And like raw metal, it’s probably a good idea to wrap it in some kind of clear, protective layer when you’re done.
ND Woodworking Art creates somewhat impossible, always incredibly impressive rideable masterpieces from (you guessed it) wood. They are typically powered by low-power electric motors and batteries, so they can be ridden easily (and relatively safely), even with a child.
This particular example is a large-sized ATV, equipped with a steel frame, handlebars, and wheels. Much of its construction consists of a variety of carefully shaped pieces of wood, and the care required in molding them to suit the vision is astonishing. You haven’t lived until you’ve seen someone carve lines on a wooden seat in a way that’s similar to the stitching you might see on a leather automotive seat.
If that’s not impressive enough, you have to see how he carves (obviously just for decoration) the wooden spare tire on the back. It mimics the real rubber tread on working tires quite well, but of course it’s a handmade piece rather than a mass-produced piece of rubber like real tires.
The brakes appear to be mineral oil hydraulic ones, like you might find on a bicycle. It’s unclear whether this monster has a reverse gear, although I hope it does; Even though it’s wooden, it could probably use a reverse given its large size.
In any case, it’s really cool to see it come together, and even cooler to see father and son out for a joy ride once the clear varnish is set and ready to go. Remember Anand? It’s still there; You just have to look (and maybe even work) for it. Here’s your cue to go out and find yours!
