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Handmade Wooden Car Carrier Puzzle Truck Under A Christmas Tree  Click here to order. I make wooden toy car carriers and three cars in my workshop using traditional tools. Each piece is finished by hand with clear shellac, and the wheels are covered with non-marring amber shellac and blue acrylic paint. All the materials I use are safe and not harmful. These items are handmade using natural wood and wood products. They are unique and might look different from the pictures. The wood's thickness may also vary slightly. Please note that the differences in wood grain, color, and knots make each piece unique and add to its character. These variations should be expected and are not defects. If you have any concerns about the variations or want a specific look or size, please contact me before placing your order. These items are made in Tallahassee, Florida, USA.I craft this wooden toy car carrier and three cars in my toymaker's shop, using traditional woodworking tools and techniques...

      Buy Now Are you looking for a unique and high-quality toy for your child or a gift for a loved one's child? Look no further than this handmade wooden toy truck play set! Here is one of the cars in the set that is available separately. Crafted with traditional woodworking tools and techniques in a toymaker's shop, this toy truck and three cars are made from natural wood and wood products. Each piece is uniquely handmade and finished with clear shellac, and the wheels are coated with non-marring amber shellac, accented with metallic sapphire blue acrylic paint. Moreover, all the materials used in making these toys are non-toxic, making them safe for children to play with. It's essential to note that because each toy is handmade using natural wood, the appearance of each piece may vary slightly from one to the next in terms of wood grain, color, and knots. These variations are not considered defects but add to the item's character and charm. If you have any concerns ...

My Grandsons Wooden Toy Truck Martin Motors Antique Car Carrier Under The Christmas tree Order Yours Today Many of us grew up playing with wooden toys as children, and some may even have fond memories of the unique smell of wooden toys. But have you ever wondered about the art of creating wooden toys? Today, we'll take a closer look into the world of a toymaker and learn about the process of crafting wooden toy car carriers and cars. I am a toymaker who creates wooden toy car carriers with three cars in his shop. I have been in the craft for years, building wooden toys using traditional woodworking tools and techniques. My toys are made from high-quality wood, which is durable and long-lasting. Creating each toy is time consuming and requires skill and precision. I start by selecting the wood used for the toy car carrier and cars and then use traditional woodworking tools, such as a saw, drill, sander, and plane, to shape and mold the wood into the desired shape and size. Once the ...

Wooden toy car wheels, hand-finished with amber shellac. Buy The Martin Motors Car Carrier As a toymaker, I always pay attention to the details of my toy collections. One of the essential aspects of toys is the wheels. They contribute to the toy's overall design aesthetic and affect how the toy moves and performs. That's why I'm very particular about the wheels I use on my toys. I usually purchase most of my wheels as long as the desired style is available. However, I avoid black painted wheels because they don't look quite right, and their flat black color needs to be coated to prevent marring on certain surfaces. That's why I use shellac on the wheels of almost all my painted toys. Shellac is an excellent option for coating wheels because it's easy to apply, wears well, and is safe even if kids chew on the wheels. It also provides a smooth, glossy finish that enhances the wheels' appearance, making them stand out on any toy. I first sand the wheels to remo...

After applying a coat of shellac, I hang the parts on a copper wire and wait for the shellac to cure before sanding them again. After the first sanding I apply several coats of clear shellac. I like using shellac. It cures rapidly, and I can get a beautiful finish with it. Shellac is food-safe and hypoallergenic. It is used as a coating for many foods, so children chewing on it is not an issue. While not as durable as some synthetic finishes, it's easily repairable. I am using a dewaxed clear shellac, also known as Sealcoat, for the truck and car bodies. I use pieces of copper wire to form hangers and hang the parts until they are cured enough to sand and apply the second coat. These are hanging on the front rail of my Shopsmith. http://odinstoyfactory.com #odinstoyfactory #handmade #woodtoys #madeinusa #madeinamerica

Handmade wooden toy truck, Martin Motors antique car carrier. All parts are cut and ready for pattern removal and sanding. All of the parts are cut. Before I remove the patterns, I like to true up any spots on the edges that need it. I use a belt sander (6-inch and one-inch wide belts) for the flat areas and outside curves, a rotary tool, hand sanding, and sometimes files for tight inside curves. I have an oscillating spindle sander, but the smallest radius it can sand is 1/2 inch. Once this is done, I remove patterns and sand the sides. Leaving the patterns in place while sanding the edges helps me to detect flaws and not overshoot the edges of the pattern. Since these are cut on a scroll saw, the edge sanding at this point is more of a shaping operation than smoothing.  https://odinstoyfactory.com/1632377592/ #odinstoyfactory #handmade #woodtoys #madeinusa #madeinamerica

The tuck bed freshly cut with the pattern still attached sitting on my scrollsaw. This is the trailer for the Martin Motors Antique Car Carrier. The pattern had to be printed on two pages and spliced together, which presents a problem as it prevents the solvent from removing the glue under the tape I use to hold the pattern to the wood. The long and straight cuts are the most challenging part of cutting the trailer, and it's easy to go off the lines if you get distracted. If this happens, it may not be fixable if you go too far in the wrong direction. I could cut outside the line and sand to the line, but at that point, I might as well be using a bandsaw.  https://odinstoyfactory.com  #odinstoyfactory #handmade #woodtoys #madeinusa #madeinamerica

Wooden Toy Truck Martin Motors Antique Car Carrier Tractor On A Scroll Saw You might think that soft pine would be easier to cut with a scroll saw on the surface. However, many hardwoods are much easier to cut. The resins in the pine tend to make the sawdust stick to everything and make it more difficult for the blade to clear the cut. Cutting the tractor was slow going with my scroll saw. However, the time saved in sanding makes it worth the effort. I would much rather cut slowly than sand. The line in the pattern's center splits the tractor in half so the two pieces can be painted and glued back together. I only use one type of finish, so this cut is finished. https://odinstoyfactory.com #odinstoyfactory #handmade #woodtoys #madeinusa #madeinamerica

The third wooden toy car has been finished cutting on the scroll saw. I understand why the person I watched roughed out their toy parts on the band saw before cutting them with the scroll saw. When the thin strip pulls away from the cut line, it gives more room for the scroll saw blade. This clears the sawdust better and reduces the chance of burning, which is a common problem in some woods, especially cherry. Rough cutting the piece is also necessary in some cases to fit the toy in the drill press. When the wood is too large for the bandsaw, a handheld jigsaw can be used to get the pieces down to size. However, using the jigsaw doesn't allow getting as close as the bandsaw does.   https://odinstoyfactory.com/ #odinstoyfactory #handmade #woodtoys #madeinusa #madeinamerica

Wood toy car body freshly cut on the scroll saw. Embarking on a woodworking project can be rewarding, filled with creativity and the satisfaction of creating something tangible. However, as any woodworker knows, each project comes with its unique set of challenges. In this blog post, we delve into the journey of crafting the second car off the scroll saw, exploring the intricacies of the process and the valuable lessons learned along the way. Woodworking often involves dealing with knots, those natural imperfections that add character to the material. I confess to usually overlooking tiny pin knots, but this particular one was different – large and seemingly prone to coming out. I had to recut this one because I discovered a bad knot after cutting. I did not check the back of the wood when I was attaching the pattern. I can fix knots so they do not come out, but the additional time and expense are worth the effort. There are a few projects where the knot is part of the design that look...

1.5 inch thick wood toy car body being cut on an Excalibur EX-21 Scroll Saw Cutting the first car on the scroll saw. Notice how smoother the cut is than the band saw cut. I can't get glass smooth cuts with this type of wood, but the cut can be glossy smooth with some hardwoods. Roughing them out on a bandsaw can help a lot as the blade has minimal binding, and the pieces are much easier to handle both on the scroll saw and the drill press. I like using sold wood for this kind of project instead of gluing up wood to make it thick enough. Cutting wood this thick on a scroll saw is challenging.   http://odinstoyfactory.com #odinstoyfactory #handmade #woodtoys #madeinusa #madeinamerica

Drilling axle holes in a handmade wooden toy car using a drill press and a high-quality brad point drill bit.   To drill smooth strait axle holes, it is essential to use a drill press with high-quality drill bits. I prefer Brad Point bits for this. The HSS Lipped Imperial Brad-Point Drills sold by Lee Valley are excellent. The old Shopsmith bits are also excellent if you can find them in good condition. I set up my drill press so the point of the bit touches the table when the quill is fully extended. Proper speed is also essential. Use the chart that came with your drill press. When the hole is drilled, a tiny hole will be on the backside. Remove any chips,  locate the hole, and use it as a guide to finish the hole from the backside. If all goes well, you will have a clean strait hole with little or no tear out.

  I am roughing out one of the three cars in the set using my Shopsmith bandsaw equipped with a Carter stabilizer and a 1/8-inch blade. I am currently working on one of the cars for the car carrier using my Shopsmith bandsaw with a Carter stabilizer attached to it. You may wonder why I am not cutting it with the bandsaw. Cutting it with the bandsaw would require more sanding, so I prefer using a scroll saw for slower, smoother, and more precise cuts. This way, I can cut slowly and sand less. I have been using my Cater stabilizer for a few years and have completed several projects. I only use it when I cut something with very tight curves that are too thick to cut comfortably with my scroll saw. It would work better if I could get 1/16-inch blades, but unfortunately, they are no longer available. https://odinstoyfactory.com/ #odinstoyfactory #handmade #woodtoys #madeinusa #madeinamerica

  Roughing cutting pieces of a Wooden Toy Truck Martin Motors Antique Car Carrier   The piece of wood I have the patterns on is too large to cut on my scroll saw. It has the capacity, but the sides need more clearance to make the cuts easily. Rough cutting the pieces to size also makes them easier to handle on the drill press when drilling axle holes. I first attempted to make the rough cut on my scroll saw using a #12 blade. However, my Excalibur EX-21 did not like these coarse blades. The tension arm kept popping loose. I could have cut individual pieces of wood for each part, but this wastes a lot of wood. For some of the toys I make, cutting individual pieces can waste as much as 40% of a board. http://odinstoyfactory.com #odinstoyfactory #handmade #woodtoys #madeinusa #madeinamerica

Wooden Toy Truck Martin Motors Antique Car Carrier   Buy At My Goimagine Shop I create a wooden toy car carrier and three cars in my toymaker's shop using traditional woodworking tools and techniques. Each piece is unique and handmade using natural wood and wood products. I finish them off with clear shellac and non-marring amber shellac on the wheels, and accent them with metallic sapphire blue acrylic paint. The materials used in making these toys are non-toxic. It's important to note that since each item is handmade, the appearance of each piece may vary slightly from one item to the next. Also, the thickness of the wood used in your item may differ slightly from the size specified in the listing. The natural variations in wood grain, color, and knots make each piece one-of-a-kind, which adds to the item's charm and character. These variations should be expected and are not considered defects. In case you have any concerns about the variations or would like to request a ...

Wooden Toy Truck Patterns Attached to A 2x6 With 3M Spray Adhesive   I have attached the toy patterns onto a piece of 2x6 lumber, avoiding the knots as much as possible. I usually avoid using construction lumber for toys because of the poor quality of the wood and the presence of knots. However, I had this lumber on hand and wanted to use it. The patterns are printed on high-quality paper using a laser printer and attached with 3M45 spray adhesive. https:\\odinstoyfactory.com #odinstoyfactory #handmade #woodtoys #madeinusa #madeinamerica

Another Ken Martin's handmade wooden toys. It was redesigned from what was originally a car carrier puzzle truck. The letters in the blocks were made by cutting off the top of the block then cutting out the letter with a scroll saw. The cut surface was painted and the block was glued back together. This is a simple design the could be easily modified to accommodate names of just about any length. You can read Ken's original post here . Handmade Wooden Toy Puzzle Truck - Tractor Trailer Handmade Wooden Toy Puzzle Truck - Tractor Trailer Handmade Wooden Toy Puzzle Truck - Tractor Trailer

As far as I know there is no pattern available for these but they should be fairly easy to duplicate. I think I need to make some of these. Yellow Handmade Wooden Toy Model T With Spoke Wheels Yellow Handmade Wooden Toy Model T With Spoke Wheels