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Handmade Wood Nautical Animal Stacking Puzzle, Whale, Crabs, Octopus, and Fish 1188771640

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Handmade Wood Nautical Animal Stacking Puzzle, Whale, Crabs, Octopus, and Fish Buy Now: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1188771640/ I use traditional woodworking tools to make this Nautical Animal Puzzle from select grade hardwoods in my Toymaker's Shop. I carefully sand all the parts smooth removing any sharp edges. The puzzle is finished with a blend of USP Grade Mineral Oil, Beeswax, and carnauba wax that I apply hot to get deep penetration. The puzzle is freestanding and can sit easily on a shelf, window sill, or 3/4-inch or wider door frame. The individual parts make good pretend toys. Approximate Size: Length: 10.5 -inches Height: 5-inches Thickness: 3/4-inch Other sizes and colors may be available via custom orders or in other listings in my shop. Other Items You May Like Puzzles: https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?section_id=22461824 Animal Toys: https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?search_query=animal Shop Front Page: https://odinstoyfactory.etsy.com I make items ...

Koala Color Experiment Using Shellac and WATCO Danish Oil

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  Buy Puzzles: https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?section_id=22461824 The puzzle parts are finished with two colors of shellac and WATCO Danish Oil. Much to my surprise, the WATCO Danish Oil still has a strong odor after two weeks. I contacted Rust-Oleum support, and they told me it could take several weeks for the smell to dissipate. The odor is unacceptable for my purposes. I need to be able to make an item, pack it, and ship it to the customer in two days if possible; having a finish that is still outgassing after weeks will not work. #odinstoyfactory #handmade #woodtoys #madeinusa #madeinamerica #puzzle #koala

Long Neck Dinosaur In the Toymakers Shop

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A made-to-order dinosaur in the final stage of glue-up. Buy Now: https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?search_query=dinosaur Every time I make one of these, I do it differently. The one thing that doesn't change is that I glue one leg as close to perfect and then index off that leg when the glue has cured enough for it not to move. The glue joint is usually strong enough not to move after 30 minutes. After gluing on the second leg, I wait long enough for the glue to set and add the third leg. Gluing proceeds until all of the legs are glued on. After the glue has cured on all the legs, I check the legs for square on a flat surface like a castiron table and correct if needed by sanding the bottom of the feet. This one came out perfect. No adjustments were required. #odinstoyfactory #handmade #woodtoys #madeinusa #madeinamerica #dinosaur

Handmade Wood Baby Dinosaur 668860519

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  Buy now: https://www.etsy.com/listing/668860519/   I use traditional woodworking tools to make these from select grade hardwoods in my toymakers shop. I finished this toy with a USP grade mineral oil and wax blend that I make myself and apply hot for deep penetration. I can produce these in quantity if you require them by custom order. Larger and smaller sizes are possible. Approximate Dimensions: Length: 3-3/8 inches Height: 3-18 inches Width: Varies depending on the thickness of wood used. Other sizes and colors are available via custom orders. Other Items You May Like Dinosaurs: https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?search_query=dinosaur Dragons: https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?search_query=dragons Animals: https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?search_query=animal Shop Front Page: https://odinstoyfactory.etsy.com I make items by hand from natural wood and wood products. They can differ from one piece to the next. The one you receive may differ from the i...