Fire Truck

Every so often I want to take a break from the digital world and make something tangible. This was my second time using Ponoko, an online service which can laser cut designs into a range of materials. I came up with the idea while staying with my brother in Paris. His kids are obsessed with diggers, cranes, steam rollers and fire engines.

The truck is made from 7mm thick bamboo ply with an amber finish. At some point I might try it again in some of the acrylics in their range, as the bamboo tends to be very weak in some points. I do like the burnt effect on the cut edges, though.

This side has the all-important fire hose, and the reverse side features a simple ladder etching. The best part? No glue is needed to hold the truck together. A series of interlocking components keep everything in place.