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.

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.

No need to be without toys when you have scrap wood laying around. Build a fleet of wooden toy boats using the free instructions at the link.

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.

This riding horse is great fun for children.

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

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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

It is time to get out in the wood shop and start making those great Holiday gifts for your kids and grand kids. This weeks project is simple and yet will give hours of pleasure to that special little someone in your life.

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.

This could be fun to make for a child.

This is not an original design, I built this toy based on a photo that I came across. I had been planning to build a pull toy following the traditional balls in a cage inches design which I had read in a book. When I came across this design I was captivated by the intricate way the clacker blocks were mounted in between the wheels. The resemblance to the old-style push reel lawnmower, which I have and use, was another strong factor in my desire to build this toy.

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.

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.

Get a little one started early by building them a wooden toy saw.

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.

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

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

Make your own duck pull toy using these free instructions.

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 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.