Toys

This stacking ring toy could become an heirloom toy to be passed down. No lathe needed to build it. Free step-by-step instructions available at the link.

Wow, amazing! This toy workbench with lots of wooden tools looks like so much fun to play with. At the link you will find the free plans and instructions to build not only the toy workbench but a ton of wooden tools like a hammer, screwdriver, saw, pliers, scissors, screws, nuts, wrenches to name a few.

Fun right? This rolling ball track with ball elevator is an awesome project that will no doubt give hours of enjoyment to little people as well as big people. It can be built using mainly scrap wood and basic tools. Check out the link where you will find free step-by-step instructions to build it.

How fun is this!! If you are a woodturner, here are the free instructions to turn a few spin tops on the lathe. For this project a fine-grained wood such as birch, maple or cherry is the best option.

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 riding horse is great fun for children.

This toy barn could bring hours of enjoyment and imagination to little boys and girls. Perfect to use up your scrap wood and would make an awesome gift as well. Free plans available at the link.

Here is a really fun puzzle. Amaze your friends by hooking the rubber band in the bottom.

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.

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.

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 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.

Build this baby rattle by using this free downloadable plan.

You can readily see how well the monkey rides that tricycle. The leg joints are all pivoted in the monkey.

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.

Build your own backyard slingshot using these free step-by-step instructions.

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 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.

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.

This simple sculpture flaunts itself by apparently defying natural laws. A series of blocks are stacked in such a way that the topmost one extends beyond its supports. Viewers are convinced that the blocks are attached to each other, but closer inspection indicates that they are wholly independent The sculpture relies on some basic physical principles. Read on for a thorough description and several ideas.

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 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.

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

In this page I share with you a large collection of free scroll saw fretwork patterns. I have carefully scanned them and transformed them into pdf files. These patterns were published long ago in Hobbies fretwork magazine. They are offered here with permission of the present Copyright holders, Hobbies Limited. Project #189.

This light table is perfect for tracing or playing with translucent shapes. Runs on batteries. Build it using these free instructions.

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.

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

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

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 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.