Boy scouts and other outdoor folks have made this curious device for many decades. They rubbed a stick over a larger notched stick to spin a twig nailed in the front. Ours uses dowels and a propeller....
Little children love this device. Place the eagle beak on your fingertip and it balances. It can be tipped and turned without falling. The plan includeds a wood Eiffel tower for display. Grids are pro...
Dating back to the 19th century, originally used to scare birds away. This is a double device so it makes even more noise! Used as a religious article and a child toy. Spin the geared handle and thin ...
This common novelty is usually found made of metal and plastic. The wood version works the same. However, this one has a nice, wood sound as the woodpecker pecks his way to the bottom. All wood except...
A clown attached to an arched balance beam stands atop an elephant trunk. He teeters and spins without falling. Inspired by the many metal circus toys from early in the 1900s.
This is another classic action toy. A wood clown with two faces tumbles with an unusual cadence to click-clack down a double notched staircase. The secret to the unusual movement is detailed in the pl...
The carnival toy resembles that also known as a high striker. This version has two seesaw paddles that when tapped, shoot two clowns up the pole to the tent at the top.
This is a large version of the traditional top. Once balanced it will spin for a very long time.
This wood rocket is patterned after rockets from the science fiction from the 1940s. The rocket itself can be built for play and display. Or build the entire project. Fun to watch, the rocket rolls al...
This fishing bow is a delight to watch as a balance toy, as the mechanism balances and pivots, the boy rows his paddles. An intricate project that requires skill and patience while adjustments are mad...
This booklet provides details on the Early Construction Machines. This is an information booklet only, that you can download for free. The plans are listed separately in the store.
With the enormous popularity of wood trains, we announce a new plan from one of our designers. Build a deluxe train set for a youngsters first train! Constructed primarily of wood and packed full of ...
A fun variety to suit everybody and rugged enough to endure the little hands that will play with them. Five sets of vehicles is this pattern package. Four cars, boats, planes, truck and military vehic...
It is based on the enormous popularity of commercial pinball machines, but now, using marbles. Not only is standard horizontal operation possible, but also exclusive and unique vertical action with ma...
Circus Train woodworking plans - Delightful cars with animals. A top selling plans package. A whimsical design inspired by the Barnum and Bailey/Ringling Bros. traveling circuses at the turn of the ...
We are proud to present our Childrens Kangaroo Rope Swing. Easy to build. Hang with rope from a suitable structure like a swing set, porch or tree branch. Full size drawings!
We are proud to present our Childrens Airplane Rope Swing. Easy to build. Hang with rope from a suitable structure like a swing set, porch or tree branch. Full size drawings!
We are proud to present our Childrens Fairy Rope Swing. Easy to build. Hang with rope from a suitable structure like a swing set, porch or tree branch. Full size drawings!
We are proud to present our Childrens Penguin Rope Swing. Easy to build. Hang with rope from a suitable structure like a swing set, porch or tree branch. Full size drawings!
Here we have our simple to make tumbling spinning acrobat toy. A great toy to have on the desk while waiting on hold over the phone or during that boring conference call :) Easy to cut using the small...