Odin's Toy Factory

Harbor Freight Four Inch Bar Clamp Spreader These work great for toys where you only need a little bit of pressure to hold the parts in place. There are better small clamps out there, but you can get these for 99 cents each with a coupon. With the lifetime warranty, it's hard to beat that price. One problem I encountered was the clamps slipping. For years I have waxed the bars on my clamps to prevent the glue from sticking to them. If I put wax on these clamps, they slip. I quick wipe down with some mineral spirits took care of it. If your clamps slip, clean the bar. They work gret for holding the wings on dragons.  Toymakers Shop Handmade Wooden Toy Dragon - Harbor Freight Four Inch Bar Clamp Spreader Toymakers Shop Handmade Wooden Toy Dragon - Harbor Freight Four Inch Bar Clamp Spreader

Handmade Wooden Alphabet Snake Puzzle Toy You don't see these for sale very often. I think this is because they are time-consuming to make. There are twenty-six puzzle pieces, one for each letter of the alphabet and thirty-one holes to drill if you want to use the cut letters.  Even if one of the several other methods for the alphabet, they all take a while to do. The other issue I see is for some of the lettering methods; there is no do-over. If I miss cut one of my letters, the puzzle is trash. To give you an idea of how much goes into making an alphabet snake puzzle keep reading. Handmade Wooden Alphabet Snake Puzzle Toy I purchase the wood and prepare it for attaching the pattern. Preparation includes cutting to size and sanding both sides. The sanding removes milling marks and other defects and smoothes the surface. When cutting the puzzle, small imperfections in the wood surface can hang and cause the cut to go crooked. Handmade Wooden Alphabet Snake Puzzle T...

I love these little toy pickup trucks. They are simple to make in any size you want, and the design allows for straightforward modifications. These trucks do not follow the original pattern exactly. I have modified the shape slightly to facilitate sanding. To accomplish this, I removed all of the sharp 90 degree corners. Inside corners are almost impossible to sand without damaging to the profile of the truck. After making several of them with the sharp corners got rid of them. A curve is much stronger than an acute angle. This modification makes the truck stronger and gives it a smoother, refined look. Here are several handcrafted wood toy pickup trucks in the shop almost ready for listing. Handmade Wooden Toy Pickup Trucks Ready For Final Inspection First, I need to blow the dust off and make sure they are functioning correctly. I test all my trucks to make sure that all the moving parts are working smoothly. If it is not right, I either repair them or throw them away. Fortunate...

Handmade Wooden Toy Car Hot Rod 1927 T-Coupe From the Hot Rod Freaky Ford Series Do you have someone in your life who loves Hot Rods and Halloween? If so, this toy car might be a perfect gift for them. The orange and black color scheme is one of the best paint jobs I have ever done. It is a beautiful toy, but it could also be the perfect man cave or nursery decor. Handmade Wooden Toy Car Hot Rod 1927 T-Coupe From the Hot Rod Freaky Ford Series This is probably the glossiest finish I have ever put on any toy. The clear coat on the top of the already bright orange paint makes the color pop. If I were to do this over again, I would start with a white Zinsser B-I-N shellac-based White Interior Primer and Sealer to seal everything, and the white background under the orange paint would really make the colors pop. Handmade Wooden Toy Car Hot Rod 1927 T-Coupe From the Hot Rod Freaky Ford Series The base color is Krylon ColorMaster Paint + Primer Gloss Pumpkin Orange Orange s...