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How to Build a Cardboard Fire Engine
Simple, Yet Ingenious!
Mr. McGroovy's Box Rivets™ are inexpensive plastic connectors that make building fantastic creations quick & simple.
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Mr. McGroovy's Cardboard Fire Engine Plans illustrate simple, easy techniques for building a cardboard fire engine using Mr, McGroovy's Box Rivets and 3 of your own large boxes. Cardboard castle can be built using refrigerator boxes, washer/dryer boxes, wardrobe boxes, or even dishpack boxes. For more information, see How to Get Free boxes.
Requires one Rivet Project Kit (see below) to build.
Approximate Size:
If built with...
- Refrigerator boxes = 3' x 10'
- Washer/dryer boxes = 3' x 10'
- Wardrobe boxes = 3' x 8'
- Dishpack boxes = 2' x 5' (toddler sized!)
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Project Plans (Download)-Fire Engine
Download Mr. McGroovy's project plans to print yourself. All plans are Adobe .pdf format and can be viewed/printed using Adobe Reader.
$3.95
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The Vault: Download All 17 Project Plans
8.5 MB download includes all 17 project plans. A $60 value - save 60%! All plans are Adobe .pdf format and can be viewed/printed using Adobe Reader.
$24.95
Rivet Project Kit
Plans must be purchased separately. Boxes not included.
Includes 100 of Mr. McGroovy's Box Rivets™ (200 pcs.) plus instructions.
Select size.
For more information on rivet size see rivet dimensions.
