Toys

To build your kids a sit spin toy, all you need is a couple of round pieces of wood, flanges, pipe, and a Lazy Susan. So easy and it will keep them entertained for hours. Follow the free woodworking instructions at the link to build your own.

You may be wondering what an article on making a drop spindle is doing in a spinning magazine, as the as the procedures described are more elaborate than those usually used by most casual do-it-yourselfers.

This riding horse is great fun for children.

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.

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 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.

Children will get many hours of enjoyment pulling this elephant around.

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.

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

Children will enjoy pulling this toy around.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

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 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 educational toy will help children learn about shape. You paint it all different colors to help stimulate the youngsters.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

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.