Odin's Toy Factory

RBI Hawk 220 Scroll Saw If I had the floor space, I might have kept it. It took about three weeks to sell on the Facebook marketplace, and I let it go for $100.00 with some blades and spare parts. I bought it several years ago, covered with dust and sitting in the back of a barn. I spent well over $100 refurbishing it, and it was my go-to saw for a long time until I purchased a used Excalibur EX-21. It didn't take long before the Hawk was collecting dust. I gave away my old AMT 16-inch saw to a friend, and the Hawk became my backup saw. My EX-21 is my backup, and a Pegas saw is my primary. While I had my AMT, EX-21, and Hawk scroll saws sitting next to each other, I experimented. I cut the pattern using the same wood and blade type on all three saws. There was very little difference in the way they cut. Surprisingly, the AMT saw produced a smoother cut than the other two. For me, blade changes trumped everything, so the EX-21 was the winner. The AMT had to go, and I began a search

  Part of my gransons truck collection.   You can custom order any of these in any color:   GoImagine   Etsy Here are a few variations of the Play Pal Trailer Truck. These are all in my grandson's collection. Inspired by his complaint about the first one, everything he tried to put on it fell off. It was a flatbed trailer simialr to the one front and center. You can easily see. I like the dual wheels much better than the singles, which never looked right. The second change I made was to relocate the hole for the hitch pin so it was between the axles. Changing the location lets me use a longer dowel, and the length of the dowel is less critical. I rounded the front of the trailer so the truck could make 90-degree turns. Originally I clipped the corners at 45 degrees to facilitate this, but I didn't like the look of it.

Finisjed Wooden Toy Tractor Trailer Truck   This truck was a custom order. The customer wanted a clear shellac finish, where I usually sell these unfinished. I started making different trailers for these after making one of the original style trailers for my grandson and having him bring it back and tell me it was broken because when he tried to haul a car, the car would roll off. The truck is made from construction-grade pine and finished with three coats of clear dewaxed shellac. The wheels are amber shellac. I added a bit of paste wax and buffed it with a cotton cloth. It feels butter smooth. Handmade Wooden Toy Truck Sanded and Partialy Assembled THe last Piece In the Clamp Handmade Wooden Toy Truck First Coat Of Shellac Drying

  Pegas Precision Scroll Saw   My new Pegas saw is up and running. I read the manual and could not find any place where it talked about adjusting the upper arm parallel to the table, as my EX-21 says. I did it anyway, as it was so far off I could see it without measuring. This is the first saw I have ever had that has the guards in place. There was one on the bottom as well as the top. I removed the top guard because it significantly interfered with installing the blade, and I removed the bottom guard because it banged against the table when the saw was rum at high speed. Removing the lower guard required me to remove the table to get to the screws. I replaced the screws in case they were holding something inside. While the top was off, I discovered that the thin plastic part of the dust collection was only attached to one side. I made one from a piece of magnetic sheet that I had. After waxing the bottom of the table and everything I could not get to without removing the table, I rein

  Cats and Kittens Freestanding Wooden Toy Puzzle Buy Now There are several benefits of handmade wooden puzzles. Here are some of them: Quality craftsmanship: Handmade wooden puzzles are created with attention to detail and precision. Skilled artisans craft each piece individually, ensuring high-quality construction and durability. Unique and one-of-a-kind: Each handmade wooden puzzle is unique, as it is crafted by hand. This makes them stand out from mass-produced puzzles and adds a special touch to your collection. Eco-friendly: Wooden puzzles are often made from sustainable and renewable materials like natural wood. Handmade wooden puzzles contribute to a more eco-friendly lifestyle, as they are biodegradable and have a lower environmental impact than plastic puzzles. Sensory experience: Wooden puzzles offer a tactile experience. The smooth texture of the wood and the satisfying "click" sound when fitting the pieces together engage multiple senses, providing a more immersi

  Wooden Cowboy Boot Puzzle With Unique Star Shaped Locking Tabs, Handmade and Finished with Clear Shellac Buy Now More Puzzles Puzzles are a timeless way to challenge our minds and pass the time, but what happens when puzzles meet art? The result is extraordinary, like the Wooden Cowboy Boot Puzzle with Unique Charm from Odin's Toy Factory. This delightful puzzle is made entirely from wood, with each piece carefully crafted to fit together to form a charming cowboy boot design. The puzzle is made by a skilled craftsman at Odin's Toy Factory, who has been creating wooden toys for over 40 years. What sets this puzzle apart is the unique charm that it exudes. The cowboy boot design is intricate and whimsical, with each piece precisely cut to create a realistic-looking boot puzzle. The puzzle's warm wooden tones give it a classic, rustic feel, making it a perfect gift for anyone who loves the great outdoors or western-themed decor. Beyond its aesthetic charm, the Wooden Cowboy

A few of the woodem sheels I have made.   f you love toys, then you've likely encountered the need to make wheels at some point. Fortunately, there are many methods you can use to make wheels, and in this post, I will discuss my favorite method of making wheels. My preferred method of making wheels involves drilling the center holes first, cutting the wheels out with a scroll saw, and sanding them using a belt sander and a jig to sand the wheels perfectly round. The jig, a dowel in a piece of wood clamped at an appropriate distance from the sanding belt, makes the process fast and easy. The result is a hundred perfectly round and sanded smooth wheels. One of the most significant advantages of this method is its simplicity. The jig is so straightforward that I don't bother keeping them. This simplicity makes it easy to make wheels of any size. My method is an excellent option if you need a quick and efficient way to make many perfectly round and smooth wheels. It's particula