Toys

This marble-run escapement releases one steel ball per cycle, the middle arm pivots up and down and on its way up it hits the ball which jumps out of the upper track. Perfect build for scrap wood and you can follow along with the build at the link.

Have you ever considered building your own baby rattle? You should. These are cut out on the scroll saw but if you have a lathe and are into woodturning, there is another variation at the link for you to try.

This jacobs ladder toy might be the easiest project you stumble on today. Great gift for a child at Christmas or anytime. Follow along at the link to see how it is put together.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a simple wooden catapult toy. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Based on an old family heirloom, this top makes a great gift for young and old alike. Send it spinning with a tug on the string.

Drop the coin into the box...the coin hits the trip plate...and the box explodes.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a childs duck pull toy. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This could be fun to make for a child.

This wooden toy is great for children to pull along with a string.

If this little pony and cart are to be played with in the house you can make it the size marked in Fig. 102 but if it is to be used out-of-doors then you should make it twice the size.

This riding horse is great fun for children.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for toy wood rabbit that child can pull with string. It hops as it is pulled along. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a wooden toy bat racer. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a toddlers push car toy made mostly of 1x12 boards and 1x4 boards. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a Toy Merry-Go-Round made from wood. Just turn the base to wind it up and watch the merry go round spin. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a childs push toy. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Cute right!! Now you can build your own toy sink with running water for the kiddos to enjoy. Follow along at the link to see how to build it and the materials used.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a wooden tumbling toy on a ladder. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Build this fun pig pull toy using this free tutorial. They have named him Pulled Pork!!!

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a scrollsawn toy piano. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Build a child a square wooden stacker using this free tutorial. Painted these bright colors small children will be more likely to play longer with it.

Nearly all geese, including goslings, are lifelike unless they are being made ready for the pot but this gray-goose is lifelike in that her head moves out from and back toward her body when she is drawn over the floor by a string.

How to build a wood and string climbing bear. Here is an old-time folk toy that you can whip up in a jiffy for any of the little people on your Christmas list.

This article appeared in the February 2000 issue of More Woodturning and is the first of a series that will be appearing there (and subsequently here). I hope you find it helpful in mastering the skew which is a very handy tool once you get a feel for it.

At the link, follow along and we will show you an easy way to make a balance board using plywood for home workouts. A balance board is great for use with a variety of exercises you can incorporate into your workout routine.

With just few tools and some scrap wood you can make this push toy. This free plan is downloadable.

The smallest block should not be smaller than a 1x2 and even that is a choking hazard for under 3 years old. I think giving these to younger than 3 is just asking for trouble as blocks hurt when thrown or smashed down.

Use the free templates and step-by-step instructions to build this flower stacking toy. Painting them bright colors will also make them more fun for children to play with.

A boomerang can be made of a piece of well seasoned hickory plank. The plank is well steamed in a wash boiler or other large kettle and then bent to a nice curve, as shown

This count and stack toy is fun to make, but even more fun for children to learn from. This link provides a downloadable plan so you can make your own.