Odin's Toy Factory

Handmade Wood Dragon Finished Version Dragons https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?search_query=dragons The dragons appear easy to build on the surface. However, getting all the parts aligned and glued into place is a challenge. I struggled with this for a while, trying to find a reliable way to mount the legs and get them all to align so the dragon sits flat and does not rock. I contacted the pattern designer for help and soon discovered that he does not make test builds on his designs. I was on my own.   Handmade Wood Dragon Parts Before Sanding   The first thing I do is cut all the parts and sand everything smooth, repairing any minor imperfections I find. I do all the sanding before assembly. It would be challenging to sand a dragon after assembly.   Handmade Wood Dragon Gluing On The First Leg  First, I glue one leg in place, being very careful to get it aligned as near to perfect as I can. Positioning this leg is critical because everything will i...

 I have made a lot of these toy monster trucks. After watching my grandson try to push a toy car with small wheels across the carpet, I originally got the idea. I had made larger ones for him that he played with, but his hands were too small to handle them well. I looked at the size wheels I had and picked out some that would work. The standard 3/4-inch think pickup body would not do, so I doubled the thickness to 1-1/2-inch. It worked great, and my grandson loved the truck. I have since made a lot of Play Pal monster trucks. Not everyone likes them, but the kids do, and I have had people purchase as many as four in different widths and colors. Etsy Listing https://www.etsy.com/listing/496688424/ Other Items You May Like Monster Trucks https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?search_query=monster+truck Play Pal Toy Trucks and Cars https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?search_query=play%2Bpal Toy Cars: https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?search_query=car Toy Truc...

  I made this in my toymakers shop using traditional woodworking tools. I cut the puzzle from 3/4-inch thick poplar using a scroll saw. After sanding, I will finish it with a shop-made blend of mineral oil and beeswax. The alligator puzzle is one of a series of stacking animal family puzzles I have in production. They will all be for sale in my Etsy shop when they are completed. Puzzles: https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?section_id=22461824

Etsy Listing https://www.etsy.com/listing/737750492/ This simple, four-piece puzzle is suitable for young children just learning about puzzles. The puzzle has been carefully sanded smooth and finished with a blend of USP food-grade mineral oil and beeswax. I make these in my Toymakers Shop using traditional woodworking tools. Approximate Dimensions: Height = 3.5 inches/88mm Length = 7 inches/178mm Thickness = .75 inches/18mm Other sizes and colors may be available via custom orders or in other listings in my shop. Other Items You May Like Puzzles: https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?section_id=22461824 Animals: https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?search_query=animal Toy Trucks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?search_query=truck Toy Cars: https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?search_query=car 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...

  Alligator Family Stacking Puzzle Ready For Sanding And Finishing I made this in my toymakers shop using traditional woodworking tools. I cut the puzzle from 3/4-inch thick poplar using a scroll saw. After sanding, I will finish it with a shop-made blend of mineral oil and beeswax. The alligator puzzle is one of a series of stacking animal family puzzles I have in production. They will all be for sale in my Etsy shop when they are completed. Puzzles: https://www.etsy.com/shop/odinstoyfactory?section_id=22461824

Price For An Eight Foot 1x6 Poplar Board At Lowe's For me, the big box stores are Lowe's and Home Depot. "Big Blue" and "Big Orange." The lighting is poor, and many of the price tags are located where you need to get down on the floor with a flashlight to read them. The stock is often in the wrong bin or mislabeled, with the wood prices as high as they are now. I don't want any surprises when I get to the checkout. I want to know how much it's going to cost me before I load my cart. While shopping for poplar lumber one day and squinting at the price tag, it occurred to me that maybe I could take a photo of the price tag with my phone. It worked like a charm. I could easily read the tag on my phone, and now I have a copy of the price tag in case there is a problem at the register. In addition, I have a dated record of how much the item cost.

  Dragon Patterns Attached to Wood Covered With Blue Tape Etsy Shop https://odinstoyfactory.etsy.com According to Patrick Spielman , silicon on or in the tape keeps the tape from sticking together. The silicon gets on the saw blade as it passes through the tape and provides lubrication. He writes about this in one of his books, where he shows photos of cherry cut with and without the tape. The cherry burns when it is cut without the tape. I suspect that all tapes are not created equal, which may explain variations in people's results. I use the tape because it makes the patterns easier to remove. Some tape will pull out wood fibers when it is removed. In some cases, it can be bad enough to ruin the piece. I have tried every method of attaching patterns to wood that I have come across. I am slowly becoming a fan of using spray adhesive without tape and removing the patterns by soaking the pattern with mineral spirits to remove it. The pattern comes off easily, and any residue is eas...