Classic Wooden Toys

Classic Wooden Toys
Author: Jim Harrold
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Wooden toy making
ISBN: 9781940611341

In an era when everything is factory made of disposable plastic, well-made wooden toys stand out every time: They re simple, ageless, and just plane fun. The twenty projects in this book are smartly designed and built to last engineered to stand up to hard play and still look good when passed down from one generation to the next. Whether you re looking for rugged toy trucks, delicate dollhouse furniture, or timeless bookshelves and toy chests designed to grow with your kids, Classic Wooden Toys is a reliable guide and helpful hand that walks you through the entire building process. Complete with step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow photos and drawings, these projects are perfect for makers at all levels from first time woodworkers to seasoned pros. With projects from Andy Rae, David Wakefield, and Chuck Hedlund, these twenty designs offer something for every maker and hours of imaginative play for the lucky kids who get to play with them.

The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion

The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion
Author: Annette Whipple
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2020-08-04
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1641601698

Eager young readers can now discover and experience Laura Ingalls Wilder's books like never before. Author Annette Whipple encourages children to engage in pioneer activities while thinking deeper about the Ingalls and Wilder families as portrayed in the nine Little House books. The Laura Ingalls Wilder Companion provides brief introductions to each Little House book, chapter-by-chapter story guides, and "Fact or Fiction" sidebars, plus 75 activities, crafts, and recipes that encourage kids to "Live Like Laura" using easy-to-find supplies. Thoughtful questions help the reader develop appreciation and understanding of Wilder's stories. Every aspiring adventurer will enjoy this walk alongside Laura from the big woods to the golden years.

Turning Vintage Toys

Turning Vintage Toys
Author: Chris Reid
Publisher: GMC Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Turning (Lathe work)
ISBN: 9781861086020

Delight your children and grandchildren by making these fabulous vintage toys. Chris Reid takes you through the making process, giving clear advice and helpful tips to show how to make toys from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. There are 15 projects to choose from, including diabolo, yo-yo, skipping rope, spinning tops, quoits and skittles and more complicated toys such as a kaleidoscope, walking cow, dog and pig. This book includes basic techniques, such as making jigs and turning spheres and cylinders, as well as advice on wood and finishes that are safe for children's toys.

Great Book of Wooden Toys

Great Book of Wooden Toys
Author: Norman Marshall
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2009-06-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607650363

Norm Marshall was a well-known toy maker, whose classic toys were loved by children and woodworkers alike. They provided hours and hours of entertainment for countless generations, and best of all - they were easy to build. Now you can build a Norm Marshall wooden toy! With Great Book of Wooden Toys, you'll discover 37 three-dimensional projects, each complete with an exploded illustration, a materials list and detailed step-by-step instructions for a fool-proof building experience. More than 125 photographs show woodworkers how every piece goes together. A special chapter is also devoted to finishing or painting your toys for a professional look. Toys include: -Classic Model T car -Steamroller -Bulldozer -Biplane -Trains and much more. There's also 16 projects perfect for beginners - like a pull-along train and circus animals.

Making Tiny Toys in Wood

Making Tiny Toys in Wood
Author: Howard Clements
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: CRAFTS & HOBBIES
ISBN: 9781565239159

"Miniature woodworking for maximum enjoyment. Create delightful holiday ornaments that double as small toys with this easy-to-follow guidebook. Making Tiny Toys in Wood provides full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions for 15 working miniature masterpieces. From tugboats and tractors to windmills and wagons, these nostalgic moving toys make great Christmas decorations as well as keepsake gifts for family and friends. They're a great way to reuse and repurpose scrap wood, and require only minimal painting. All you need is a scroll saw, a drill, and some glue to create memorable heirloom collectibles. Make your own collectible toy holiday ornaments: 15 full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions ; Charming mini toys with moving parts ; Easy scrill saw projects that don't take a lot of wood or tools ; Great way to reuse and repurpose scrap wood ; Make great keepsake gifts." -- back cover.

Swedish Wooden Toys

Swedish Wooden Toys
Author: Amy Fumiko Ogata
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
ISBN: 9780300200751

The Swedish toy industry has long produced vast quantities of colorful, quality wooden items that reflect Scandinavian design and craft traditions. This superbly illustrated book, including specially commissioned photography, looks at over 200 years of Swedish toys, from historic dollhouses to the latest designs for children. Featuring rattles, full-size rocking horses, dollhouses, and building blocks to skis, sleds, and tabletop games with intricate moving parts, Swedish Wooden Toys also addresses images of Swedish childhood, the role of the beloved red Dala horse in the creation of national identity, the vibrant tradition of educational toys, and the challenges of maintaining craft manufacturing in an era of global mass-production. Published in association with the Bard Graduate Center Exhibition Schedule: Paris, Musée des Arts Décoratifs (06/18/14-01/11/15) Bard Graduate Center March 2015 Stockholm Summer 2015

Making Classic Wooden Toys

Making Classic Wooden Toys
Author: Scott Francis
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2016-11-11
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1440347654

Make toys that will be treasured for generations! Wooden toys stand the test of time. They're played with, love and often go on to become treasured family heirlooms. Plus making toys is a great way to put to good use all those small offcuts of nicer wood you've been saving. Making Classic Wooden Toys is filled with 21 projects selected from the archives of Popular Woodworking Magazine and American Woodworker. The toys inside hark back to a time of childhood wonder and fun. From tricky puzzles and clever gizmos to sports equipment and kid's furniture, you'll learn to make a wide array of gifts that any child is sure to love. Within these pages you'll find step-by-step instructions along with helpful photos and illustrations for: • A variety of wooden puzzles • Tabletop versions of games including hockey and foosball • Fun furniture including a play table, a game table and a tractor-trailer toybox • Popular lawn games including bocce and kubb • Spinning tops, whistles and other classic toys What better way to show your love for a child than with a handmade wooden toy that will be passed on for generations to come?

Classic Toys of the National Toy Hall of Fame

Classic Toys of the National Toy Hall of Fame
Author: Scott G. Eberle
Publisher: Running Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-09-22
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780762435654

From the yo-yo to the hula hoop to the Frisbee®, Slinky®, Barbie®, and so many more, the classic toys honored in the National Toy Hall of Fame bridge all generations with the most basic of joyous endeavors: play! Regardless of one's age, this book will hold a special place in everyone's heart, as the toys inside not only bring back happy memories for the older generations, but they are still being enjoyed today. This deluxe package is a vibrant celebration of America's favorite playthings, brimming with exciting color photography and delightful text that capture the essence and evolution of our country's most beloved toys.

Wooden Dinky Toys

Wooden Dinky Toys
Author: Les Neufeld
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781940611822

Les Neufeld redesigns the all-time favorites of the Dinky Toys line so woodworkers can craft playful wooden versions of these iconic metal toys.

Animated Animal Toys in Wood

Animated Animal Toys in Wood
Author: David Wakefield
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781565238442

Build classic pull and push toys with 20 imaginative projects for making wild and wacky wooden animals that come alive with delightful lifelike motion.