Odin's Toy Factory

Handmade Wooden Toy Tow Truck Red Version Left Rear View Here is a red painted version of my previously posted shellac finished version of my tow truck.   It was played with by my grandson before the photos were taken.  Handmade Wooden Toy Tow Truck Red Version Right Side I made this version of the tow truck for my grandson. There are a few differences from the previous version. This one I painted red using Apple Barrel  "Bright Red" acrylic craft paint. I did not apply any primer or clear coat. The color was applied directly from the bottle with a brush. I have used this paint on many toys. It covers well, cures fast, and looks good by itself. Applying a clear top coat will make the color pop. This time I chose not to use the clear coat. Handmade Wooden Toy Tow Truck Red Version Right Front View I cut the body from a section of pine 2x4 using a scroll saw and a #5 skip tooth blade. The pattern is designed for cutting from 2x6 stock. I shrink the templat

Etsy Listing 691678874 - Handmade Wooden Toy Truck Lumber Truck I made this toy truck using Pine Wood Body, Birch Hardwood Axles, Birch Hardwood Wheels, Nontoxic Acrylic Paint, Nontoxic Amber Shellac, and Nontoxic Wood Glue. The paint is hand brushed acrylic. Amber shellac was used for all the hardwood parts.  There is a notch under the front of the truck for a tow hook. One of the trucks in this series is a tow truck. Handmade wooden toy tow truck towing One of the other trucks in the Series showing how the tow hook works. I looked at several methods of holding the load on the back before finally settling on the Rubber bands. These are nonlatex rubber bands I purchased from Amazon. No worries about latex allergies and they are easy enough for a small child to manage.  The hooks are birch axle pegs. The prototype has been in use for almost 2 years, and the bands are still looking like new. Etsy Listing 691678874 - Handmade Wooden Toy Truck Lumber Truck I use pine