Toys

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 childrens toy maze will surely keep them occupied for a long time.

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.

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.

Pieces of odds and ends found in most shops were used to make this pull toy. Trace the design on the stock...

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.

Any home crafter can make one of these all wood scooters in several evenings. Pick out some 3/4 inch thick straight grained hardwood to get this project started.

This xylophone has eight bars spanning a full octave (without the half-tones). It also has a sound box, with gives it a different tone that an open-platform xylophone might have.

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 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.

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 is a fun toy that displays a unique crawling action when rolled or pushed across a surface. There are lots of little parts to deal with, and therefore it is more challenging to make than it may look. In the end, however, its a great toy that is as fun to make as it is to play with. As we do with most of our plans, we leave plenty of room for customization so your bug can reflect your tastes.

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.

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.

This little toy will bring a lot of laughter and you pull the boards in opposite direction. As you do, the little thief in the middle gets his head knocked!

Click on the resource link for the project details.

Build a base to turn any plush toy into a pull toy. At the link are the free instructions.

When making your first boomerang is is best to start out with a basic plywood boomerang like this one. Later, you can make fancy boomerangs with laminated hardwood and inlays, if you like.

Geometric matching board toy has twelve mini puzzles that consist out of 2, 3 or 4 matching pieces and your child will have lots of fun playing with it.

This being a war minded age, your little boy will want one of these aircraft carriers to add to his war collection. The drawings at this resource are self explanatory.

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.

In line with our uniqueprojects style, we wondered what would happen if we made our own dominoes; with a little creativity we stumbled across a series of unique shapes and sizes along with simple mechanical devices used to enhance the topple. The resulting topples are quite spectacular, and if you like, you can view a short video clip of a relatively simple topple.

This could be fun to make for a child.

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.

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

The key to making a sword that looks good is to give it a non-flat profile. Here is how.

Old-fashioned toys -- particularly animated ones -- have been delighting children of all ages for generations . . . and these Pecking Chickens are certainly no exception! Just swing the toy in a horizontal, rotary motion and watch in amazement as each of the four chickens pecks, in order, at the seeds in the center of the paddle.

This is a simple project when pre-cut pieces are used. Scrap pine can be used for all parts.

This provides you with a downloadable plan to build this Chinese Abacus toy for a child learning to count.

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