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The Best Way I Have Found To Paint Axel Pegs

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Handmade Wooden Toy Car Axel Pegs In A Shop Made Drying Rack For the cars I make, I always add a bit of color to the hubs. Through experimenting, I have discovered that when painting the axel pegs, dipping them in the paint produced the best results. Spraying even with an airbrush was too messy. When I used a brush, metallic paints would soak into the end grain and leave the metallics on the top. I would need to add a second coat after they dried to get the proper color. Handmade Wooden Toy Car Axel Pegs In A Shop Made Drying Rack When dipping, I put a few drops of paint on a pallet and dip the end of the peg into the paint just far enough to cover the hub and hold it there long enough for the paint to soak in. The result is one coat of paint and a lot less work. The pegs do usually need to cure overnight. This method also works for dowels when I use dowels for axels. Handmade Wooden Toy Car Axel Dowels In A Shop Made Drying Rack

Etsy Listing Sold Handmade Wooden Toy Car, Hot Rod Classic 1932 Sedan 572756559

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Handmade Wooden Toy Car, Hot Rod Classic 1932 Sedan, Finished Non-Toxic Amber Shellac With Grey And Black Acrylic Paint Trim I only made one with this color scheme, but you can request I make more by making a restocking request or custom order. I have several more sedans in the shop, all with different color schemes. Click Here Handmade Wooden Toy Car, Hot Rod Classic 1932 Sedan, Finished Non-Toxic Amber Shellac With Grey And Black Acrylic Paint Trim A handmade wooden toy car or model for kids or adults. Sturdy, durable, and made for play. A unique gift for a vintage Hot Rod lover makes excellent man cave decor or use them to decorate a kids room, nursery, home, or office space. I make these toys from solid wood that I carefully hand fit and finish for the best quality I can produce. Handmade Wooden Toy Car, Hot Rod Classic 1932 Sedan, Finished Non-Toxic Amber Shellac With Grey And Black Acrylic Paint Trim AddHandmade Wooden Toy Car, Hot Rod Classic 1932 Seda

Etsy Shop Listing - Handmade Wooden Toy Car Itty Bitty Mini Vintage Model-T Play Pal Pocket Car Size 754650914

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Handmade Wooden Toy Car Itty Bitty Mini Vintage Model-T Play Pal Pocket Car Size This toy car is part of a series of small "Play Pal" size toy vehicles I am making. The idea is to have a lot of smaller toys that will be more attractive to customers that don't have room for larger toys. There are a few of these around, but they are all the same basic design. I am trying to think outside the box and make some unique, high-quality toys that will be different and stand out in the crowd. Handmade Wooden Toy Car Itty Bitty Mini Vintage Model-T Play Pal Pocket Car Size I made this little wood car from a decorative design that had no wheels. I enlarged the pattern to fit the size of the 3/4-inch wheels and compatible with the commonly available Play Pal Series. Handmade Wooden Toy Car Itty Bitty Mini Vintage Model-T Play Pal Pocket Car Size It would be straightforward to convert this toy to a Christmas ornament. All one would need to do is find the bala

Wood Toy Truck, Handmade and Finished with Oil and Wax Metallic Sapphire Blue Acrylic Paint, Itty Bitty Jimmie Pickup 768257503

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Wood Toy Truck, Handmade and Finished with Oil and Wax Metallic Sapphire Blue Acrylic Paint, Itty Bitty Jimmie Pickup Buy Now: https://www.etsy.com/listing/768257503/ I made this wood toy pickup truck in my toymakers shop using traditional woodworking tools. I hand-finished it with a blend of mineral oil and beeswax, Metallic Saphire Blue acrylic paint, and Amber Shellac. All of the materials I use in making my toys are nontoxic. This toy car is a pocket-size take anywhere toy. Approximate Size: Length: 3-1/2 Inches/89mm Height: 1.25 inches/32mm Width: 1-1/4 Inches/32mm Other sizes and colors are available via custom orders. Request Custom Order https://www.etsy.com/conversations/new?with_id=81938978&ref=shop_contact_items Other Items You May Like Toy Trucks https://www.etsy.com/conversations/new?with_id=81938978 Toy Cars https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?section_id=34638962 Shop Front Page: https://odinstoyfactory.etsy.com I make items by hand from natural wood and wood p

Harbor Freight Four Inch Bar Clamp Spreader

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Harbor Freight Four Inch Bar Clamp Spreader These work great for toys where you only need a little bit of pressure to hold the parts in place. There are better small clamps out there, but you can get these for 99 cents each with a coupon. With the lifetime warranty, it's hard to beat that price. One problem I encountered was the clamps slipping. For years I have waxed the bars on my clamps to prevent the glue from sticking to them. If I put wax on these clamps, they slip. I quick wipe down with some mineral spirits took care of it. If your clamps slip, clean the bar. They work gret for holding the wings on dragons.  Toymakers Shop Handmade Wooden Toy Dragon - Harbor Freight Four Inch Bar Clamp Spreader Toymakers Shop Handmade Wooden Toy Dragon - Harbor Freight Four Inch Bar Clamp Spreader