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2025-06-23

Handmade Purple Wooden Tow Truck: A Unique Toy for Creative Play

Purple Wooden Toy Tow Truck, Handmade and Painted in Your Choice of Colors and Amber Shellac, From My Easy 5 Truck Fleet Collection

Discover the charm of a handmade wooden tow truck crafted with care in Tallahassee, Florida. This custom-made toy offers unlimited opportunities for imaginative play while showcasing quality craftsmanship. Perfect for children who enjoy hands-on activities, this tow truck stands out as a durable and customizable addition to any toy collection.

Why Choose This Handmade Wooden Tow Truck?

This wooden tow truck is made to order, ensuring a personalized experience. Buyers can select from a variety of colors and finishes, including nontoxic acrylic paint for the body and shellac for the wheels. For those seeking a natural look, an oil finish or no finish is also available.

The tow truck belongs to the Easy Five Truck Collection which includes:

Each truck features a hook under the front, allowing the tow truck to tow others in the collection. This interactive feature encourages creative storytelling and cooperative play. Explore the full collection here.

Custom Orders for a Personalized Touch

Customization is a key highlight of this wooden tow truck. Buyers can request specific colors, sizes, or quantities to match their preferences. Whether it’s a bright red tow truck or a unique color combination, the hand-painted finish ensures each piece is one-of-a-kind. Custom orders are welcomed, and inquiries can be sent directly here.

Due to the handmade nature of these toys, each piece may vary slightly in wood grain or dimensions. This individuality adds to the appeal, ensuring no two trucks are exactly alike.

Approximate Size:

Length: 9.5 inches
Height: 4.25 inches
Width: 3.5 inches

Handcrafted in Tallahassee, Florida

Creating these toys involves careful attention to detail, from shaping the wood to applying the final finish. Support small businesses and American craftsmanship by adding this tow truck to your collection.

How to Order Your Wooden Tow Truck

Ready to bring this unique toy into your home? Visit the shop here to browse available options or place a custom order. For specific requests, such as custom colors or sizes, reach out directly here. Each order is handled with care, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish.

This handmade wooden tow truck combines functionality, safety, and customization, making it an ideal choice for thoughtful gift-giving or enhancing a child’s playtime. Don’t miss the chance to own a piece of handcrafted artistry designed to spark imagination.

Handmade Unfinished Wooden Tow Truck: A Unique Toy for Creative Play

Unfinished Wooden Toy Tow Truck, Handmade and Painted in Your Choice of Colors and Amber Shellac, from Easy 5 Truck Fleet Collection

Why Choose This Handmade Wooden Tow Truck?

The tow truck belongs to the Easy Five Truck Collection which includes:

Custom Orders for a Personalized Touch

Due to the handmade nature of these toys, each piece may vary slightly in wood grain or dimensions. This individuality adds to the appeal, ensuring no two trucks are exactly alike.

Approximate Size:

Length: 9.5 inches
Height: 4.25 inches
Width: 3.5 inches

Handcrafted in Tallahassee, Florida

How to Order Your Wooden Tow Truck

Handmade Red Wooden Tow Truck: A Unique Toy for Creative Play

Red Wooden Toy Tow Truck, Handmade and Painted in Your Choice of Colors and Amber Shellac, from Easy 5 Truck Fleet Collection

Why Choose This Handmade Wooden Tow Truck?

The tow truck belongs to the Easy Five Truck Collection which includes:

Custom Orders for a Personalized Touch

Due to the handmade nature of these toys, each piece may vary slightly in wood grain or dimensions. This individuality adds to the appeal, ensuring no two trucks are exactly alike.

Approximate Size:

Length: 9.5 inches
Height: 4.25 inches
Width: 3.5 inches

Handcrafted in Tallahassee, Florida

How to Order Your Wooden Tow Truck

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2025-02-19

20240621-055502 Toymakers Shop - Tow Truck - Purple - Complete - Handmade wooden toy tow truck is completed and ready for shipping.

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This is a handcrafted wooden toy tow truck, freshly completed and ready for shipping. This piece is the most popular of my five-truck fleet, notable for its unique ability to tow the other trucks in the set. The truck's body is hand-painted with several coats of purple acrylic paint. The wheels, finished with amber shellac, add a touch of classic elegance to its modern design.

Material: High-quality wood
Finish: Hand-painted with purple acrylic paint; wheels finished with amber shellac
Functionality: Capable of towing other trucks in the fleet
Customization: Available in various colors or unfinished for your personal touch. Custom orders are welcome.

Add this unique, handcrafted tow truck to your collection or gift it to inspire creativity and play. Perfect for collectors, children, and anyone who appreciates the beauty of handmade toys. Order now to bring this purple marvel into your world.

2025-02-17

20240619-064829 Toymakers Shop - Tow Truck - Axels - Crafting the Axles for a Wooden Toy Tow Truck

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In my workshop, I'm crafting a wooden toy tow truck. The focus today is on the axles, which are three wooden dowels. They are held by spring clamps on a custom pegboard, allowing both ends to be painted simultaneously. The tips are painted purple to match the truck's body. In the background, there are various wooden toys and ornaments in progress. The next steps include assembling the truck's body, attaching the wheels, and adding details like a tow hook or driver figure. Follow along for updates on this project.

2025-02-15

20240616-161533 Toymakers Shop - Tow Truck - Wheels - Purple - Amber Shellac: The Perfect Finish for Toy Wheels

Wooden Toy Wheels Finished With Amber Shellac Drying On A Shop Made Peg Board

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When finishing toy wheels, I use Amber Shellac. It provides a beautiful, warm appearance and has practical benefits that make it ideal for kids' toys.

One of the main reasons I favor shellac is that it doesn't mar the surfaces where the wheels roll. Unlike flat black paint, which can sometimes rub off and leave those pesky black marks behind, shellac stays put.

The wheels I work with are typically made from end grain, which tends to soak up a considerable amount of shellac. There have been times when the shellac has soaked through the wheel.

Shellac sprays beautifully straight from the can, but I prefer to apply it with a brush on the wheels. This method is less messy and gives me more control over the application. One common issue with dipping and spraying is that shellac can inadvertently get into the center holes of the wheels. Shellac inside the axle hole is crucial, as it can lead to glue failure when it comes time to attach the wheels to wooden axles.

In conclusion, amber shellac is a fantastic choice for finishing toy wheels. Its aesthetic appeal, safety, and ease of use make it an excellent option for any toy maker.

2025-02-14

20240616-154412 Toymakers Shop - Tow Truck - Purple

A handmade wooden toy tow truck body is painted purple.

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Painting can be a rewarding yet meticulous part of making a toy, especially when striving for a flawless finish. Applying the first coat of acrylic paint tends to raise the grain of the surface. To achieve a smooth finish, it’s essential to let the paint cure completely, followed by sanding to remove any imperfections before applying additional coats. The process is repeated until the desired finish is obtained.

The perfect finish may take several days, as it largely depends on the color of the paint and weather conditions. Some colors, like yellow, require a white undercoat to shine their brightest. Without this base layer, the outcome may lack the vividness you envisioned. Every color and type of paint is different.

2025-02-13

20240616-152053 Toymakers Shop - Tow Truck

The handmade wooden toy tow truck body has been thoroughly sanded and is ready for painting.

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The handmade wooden toy tow truck body has been carefully sanded and is now ready for painting. I took my time to ensure that the body feels smooth to the touch and eliminated all sharp corners. The opening for the hook has been reshaped to accommodate the tow hook that will be added later.

2025-02-08

20240615-154459 Toymakers Shop - Tow Truck

A handmade wooden toy tow truck under construction.

My Five Truck Fleet

I am making a wooden toy tow truck for a custom order. I cut the truck body with a scroll saw, and I precisely drilled the axle holes using a drill press. To remove the pattern, I used mineral spirits to dissolve the spray adhesive that I had applied to attach the pattern to the wood. I flood the paper pattern with mineral spirits and, after waiting a short time, I can easily lift it off, leaving only a small amount of adhesive residue. This softened adhesive can be easily wiped away with a paper towel. Once I have removed the pattern, I let the body dry overnight before sanding.

20240615-153710 Toymakers Shop - Tow Truck

A handmade wooden toy tow truck is currently under construction. The body has been cut on a scroll saw, and holes for the axles and tow hook have been drilled.

My Five Truck Fleet

I am creating a handmade wooden toy tow truck for a custom order. The photo shows the truck body, freshly cut with my scroll saw and drilled for the axles and tow hook. The window still needs to be cut. Since the window is an inside cut, a scroll saw is uniquely suited for this task. While I could drill a round window, it would completely change the toy's character.

One of the most challenging aspects of this project is creating the space for the hook. To achieve this, I need to use flat, square pieces of wood that are well-sanded for a smooth finish. A precise layout is essential to ensure that the hook is accurately positioned and perfectly centered on the truck's body. This meticulous attention to detail enhances the toy's functionality and ensures it has an aesthetically pleasing look once completed.

2025-02-06

20240615-152530 Toymakers Shop - Tow Truck

Cutting the body of a tow truck with my scroll saw. Note the hole in the edge drilled to provide clearance for the hook.

My Five Truck Fleet

I am cutting the body of a tow truck with my scroll saw. It's important to note the hole drilled into the edge to provide clearance for the hook. This hole must be precisely located, and the wood needs to be flat and square to ensure accuracy.

Once the wood is prepared, I attach the pattern, ensuring the pattern's bottom edge aligns exactly with the corner. Using a square, I extend the lines from the pattern to the top of the wood, which helps in marking the locations for drilling the holes. Finally, I drill the hole using a drill press.

2019-05-25

Etsy Listing - 482847326 - Handmade Wooden Toy Tow Truck From The Quick N Easy 5 Truck Fleet - Red Acrylic Paint - Amber Shellac - Pine - Birch - Oak

Handmade Wooden Toy Tow Truck From The Quick N Easy 5 Truck Fleet - Red Version - Left Rear View

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 From The Quick N Easy 5 Truck Fleet - Red Version

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 template slightly to fit a 2x4 Avoiding the rounded corners. You can't shrink it too much without using smaller wheels. You could make this from any wood you like by gluing up stock to the proper thickness. This toy truck would be an excellent candidate to make from MDF. There are no sharp corners or easily breakable parts anywhere on the body.

Handmade Wooden Toy Tow Truck From The Quick N Easy 5 Truck Fleet - Red Version - Left Front View

Handmade Wooden Toy Tow Truck Red Version Left Front View

I used solid axles made from 1/4-inch dowels for this version of the tow truck. Using sold axles lets you be a bit less precise with hole placement. If axle pegs are used on a six-wheeled vehicle, it is easy to get one or more of the holes out of alignment and have a wheel or wheels that don't touch the ground. Because the axle holes have some wiggle room the holes can be a bit off, and the wheels will align just fine. However, I do like the look of the hubs provided by the axle pins.

Handmade Wooden Toy Tow Truck Red Version Left Side View

I used hardwood for the tow hook instead of plywood for this build. So far it has held up well. This would be stronger using baltic birch plywood or some shop made hardwood plywood.