Handmade Wood Toy Car from the Play Pal Series Finished with Clear and Amber Shellac 984822668

 

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A handmade toy car made from wood and finished with clear shellac and trimmed with metallic blue acrylic paint. I hand make these toy cars in my Toymaker's Shop using traditional woodworking tools.

Approximate Size:
Length: 3.75 inches
Height: 1.25 inches
Width: 1.75 inches
Wheel Size: 3/4-inch

Other sizes and colors may be available via custom orders.

Toy Cars
https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?section_id=34638962

Toy Trucks
https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?section_id=34653279

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 be slightly different from the item in the listing photos. Wood thickness may vary slightly from the stated size.

Not for children under three years old or kids that are still chewing things. If the toy breaks, small parts may present a choking hazard. Small children should not play with this toy without adult supervision.

Custom orders are always welcome in my shop. Don't hesitate to get in touch with me with your needs.

Handmade in Tallahassee, Florida USA

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Handmade Wooden Toy Car From The Play Pal Series - 998759731

 

 

Etsy Listing:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/998759731/

A handmade toy car made from wood and finished with clear shellac and trimmed with metallic blue acrylic paint. I made this toy car in My Toymaker's Shop using traditional woodworking tools.

Approximate Size:
Length: 3.75 inches
Height: 1.25 inches
Width: 1.75 inches
Wheel Size: 3/4-inch

Other sizes and colors may be available via custom orders.

More Toy Cars
https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?search_query=cars

Other Play Pal Toys
https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?search_query=play%2Bpal

Toy Trucks
https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?search_query=truck

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 be slightly different from the item in the listing photos. Wood thickness may vary slightly from the stated size.

Not for children under three years old or kids that are still chewing things. If the toy breaks, small parts may present a choking hazard. Small children should not play with this toy without adult supervision.

Custom orders are always welcome in my shop. Don't hesitate to get in touch with me with your needs.

Handmade in Tallahassee, Florida USA

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Scroll Saw Footswitch

Scroll Saw Footswitch

 

I have a foot pedal on my EX21 mounted on the mobile base. It is situated so that my relaxed left foot depresses the switch when sitting at the saw. I did not do this by design. I did not like it on the floor because it kept moving around every time the cord got bumped.

I added a power strip to the back of the stand to have a convenient place to plug in my lights and turn everything on at once. As I was tying up all the wiring, I decided to mount the pedal and tie down all the wiring, so it didn't move around. Totally by accident, I came up with a workable solution for me. I was about ready to give up on foot peddles.

I don't know what kind of switch it is. It came with the EX21 when I bought it.

My RBI Hawk does not have a peddle, and it does not bother me to use it without one, perhaps because I used scroll saws for years without a footswitch.

Review - Wooden Toy Baby Dinosaur Set of Three - Made to Order - Wood Animal

 

Handmade Wood Toy Baby Dinosaurs

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five Star Review
Elizabeth on Aug 10, 2021
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing. i started collecting wooden dinosaurs for my son. and these are perfect and so cute.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/657166440/
 
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Some Thoughts On Buying Your First Scroll Saw

My First Scroll Saw AMT Made In Taiwan Bought New About 1983

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Stay away from anything that uses pin end blades. Why? Because blade selection will be very limited. My first saw had pined blades, but it only took me a few weeks before I upgraded to use pinless blades.

I used this saw for years until I picked up a use RBI Hawk for $100 that needed a little TLC.

I make a lot of toys with this saw. Cutting fretwork was a challenge because the blade changes took so long. I think it cut as good or better than both of my current saws. With the right blade and hardwood, I could get smooth glass cuts. I only got rid of it after I picked up a used Excalibur EX21 because I stumbled across a video describing how easy it was to do interior cuts. Fast blade change was a game-changer for me. I had recently started selling some of my creations, and time is money. I gave the AMT saw to a friend, and it is still in use today. The only problem I ever had with it was the blower that came with it was junk, but an aquarium pump quickly took care of that. It is the only new saw I ever purchased.

I think a used scroll saw the way to go if they are available. Used scroll saws are rare in my area, but I keep searches running all the time on Crags List and Facebook Market Place just in case something interesting pops up nearby. I some areas, used saws are for sale all the time.

Test it as best you can before you buy, and be prepared to spend a little on the saw after you get it. An older scroll saw that has been sitting for a while might need a little TLC. I spent about $100 on upgrades and replacement parts for my RBI Hawk.

If you can't work on the, saw yourself is the only reason I can think of not buying used. Paying someone to upgrade or repair your saw would negate any savings you get from buying used.

 

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Toymaker's Shop - Making a Wood Toy Play Pal Cessna Airplane

Handmade Wood Toy Airplane - Play Pal Cessna Completed

 

 

Shop Front Page:
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Airplanes:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/OdinsToyFactory?search_query=airplane

All moving parts are hand-fitted and tested for smooth operation. The propeller spins smoothly, and the wheels roll as they should. I insert nylon washers behind the wheels and the propeller to act as both a bearing and a spacer that prevents them from rubbing against the toy's body, allowing them to turn freely. I make these for my grandson. If they don't work correctly, he will soon tell me I need to fix it.

While not precisely made to scale, this toy aircraft works well with my Play Pal size cars and trucks sold separately.

This toy airplane is currently a "Made To Order" item. I will get it done as quickly as possible, but it may take up to two weeks to ship. It takes at least four days to make one of these ready to ship.

Approximate Size:
Length: 8 inches/203mm
Width: 6.75 inches/172mm
Height: 3 inches/76mm

Patterns Ready To Cut With My Scroll Saw

Body Cut From Oak Ready To Sand

Thinner Parts Are Cut From Thick Stock And Resawn With A Shopsmith Band Saw

Glue Ups Can Be Tricky - Rubber Bands Can Be A Big Help

Some parts are next to impossible to get a clamp on. Rubber bands can come in handy in these situations.

Glue Ups Can Be Tricky - Rubber Bands Can Be A Big Help

 

In the Toymaker's Shop - Handmade Wood Toy Stacking Puzzle - Gold Fish Family

 

Shop Front Page:
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Puzzles:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?section_id=22461824

These are in the shop and waiting for sanding and finishing. Between custom orders and items selling out, it's taking me a while to get this project done.

There are 25 animal family puzzles in this project. If I am counting right in my head, I have cut 22 of them. Two of the remaining puzzles need larger pieces of wood that I don't yet have on hand. 

Puzzles need some light sanding to remove the fuzzies. After sanding, I plan to finish these with a shop-made blend of mineral oil sand waxes. After that, they have to be photographed, listings created in Etsy, and I tell people they are available via social media.

In between puzzles, I have a request for one of Steve Goods' patterns, a jet airplane that needs to be cut from baltic birch plywood.

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