Odin's Toy Factory

Buy Now Welcome to my Toymaker's Shop, where I use traditional tools to handcraft wooden Hot Rods inspired by classic car designs. This Hot Rod is hand-painted with a combination of Pink, Metallic Sapphire Blue, and Black accents, and its wheels are finished with non-marking Amber Shellac. It's a smooth little racer that's ready for endless adventures! Before hitting the road, each car is carefully tested to ensure hours of fun and imaginative play for little motorheads (ages 3+). If you'd like to give this unique, handmade gift a loving home, you can order yours today! Approximate Size: - Length: 6 inches - Height: 3 inches - Width: 2.5 inches All the items I create are handmade using natural wood and wood products. Each piece is unique and may vary in appearance from one item to the next. The item you receive may differ slightly from the item pictured in the listing photos. The thickness of the wood used in your item may also vary slightly from the size specified in t

Order Today This exceptional toy is handmade with care and attention to detail in my toymaker's shop using traditional woodworking tools. The hardwood construction makes it durable and able to withstand rough play, while the amber shellac and metallic green acrylic paint give it a unique and stylish look. These trucks are built for play, can roll easily on any surface, and even do backflips with some practice. Each toy is assembled and tested carefully to ensure the highest quality. The approximate size of the Toy Monster Truck is as follows: - Length: 3-1/2 Inches - Width: 3 inches - Height: 2 Inches - Wheel Diameter: 1.5 Inches It's important to note that each item is handmade using natural wood and wood products, so each piece is unique and may vary in appearance from one item to the next. The item you receive may differ slightly from the item pictured in the listing photos. Additionally, the thickness of the wood used in your item may also vary slightly from the size specif

  12 Wooden Truck Bodies Cut From 2x Construction Lumber   Custom Orders Available Here I am working on a custom order for a batch of toy trucks that I cut from 2x construction lumber. I usually only make things from construction lumber one at a time. Still, this time, I am making twelve trucks all the same, and this was an excellent opportunity to experiment. If you have ever cut 2x construction lumber on a scroll saw, you know this stuff can be a pain to work with. Hard and soft grain, hidden knots, pitch pockets, and other defects are common. It is a challenging wood to scroll. I could use a band saw for this, but I prefer to cut slower and get a smoother cut. Less sanding is the goal. I have been scrolling for years and acquired a considerable collection of blades, including Olson, Flying Dutchman, Pagas, and several others whose sources I no longer know are in my blade collection. I used a variety of these blades in the test. I started with Pegas #3MGT because that was already in

You can see some of my toys here.  I am not an expert in finishing. These notes are based on my years of learning. All paints and finishes sold in the US are considered nontoxic when fully cured. When something is dry, you can touch it without getting paint on your fingers. But when it's cured, all the volatiles have dissipated, and the finish has hardened. A finish can take hours, days, or weeks to cure fully. Nontoxic doesn't mean you should eat it or that there is no long-term harm if you do. It simply means it won't send you to the emergency room if ingested. For an easy, clear finish, you can use butcher block conditioner, a combination of mineral oil and wax. Many toy makers use a mineral oil and beeswax blend for a simple, fast finish. However, there is no cure time, and it is not a durable finish. Polyurethane is an excellent finish that adds a slight amber tint and enhances the wood grain. However, it takes a long time to cure, typically two weeks or more, and requ

Klingspor Sanding Mop Mounted On A Drill Press   See my shop here. Shopsmith 6" Belt Sander  - Useful for curved edges and flat surfaces that I want to remove material quickly. The best tool I have for sanding wheels to size. Shopsmith Disc Sander - Sometimes used for making wheels. Although this is not a powered operation, these are use full for sanding small flat parts. Delta 1" belt sander  - It does a great job on outside edges and can be used for some inside curves. I also have the  Shopsmith  version, which does the same thing and lets me do inside sanding.  Klingspor Sanding Mop  - Expensive, but worth the cost. Removes most fuzzies and leaves a silky smooth surface. Klingspor Mac Mop  - Similar to a sanding mop but a bit more aggressive.  Ridgid Spindle Sander  - Great for sanding inside curves as small as a 1/2 inch radius. It also has an oscillating belt sander.  Random Orbital Sanders  - I use these for sanding flat surfaces, such as prepping wood for the scroll sa

Handmade Wooden Car Carrier Puzzle Truck Under A Christmas Tree  Click here to order. I make wooden toy car carriers and three cars in my workshop using traditional tools. Each piece is finished by hand with clear shellac, and the wheels are covered with non-marring amber shellac and blue acrylic paint. All the materials I use are safe and not harmful. These items are handmade using natural wood and wood products. They are unique and might look different from the pictures. The wood's thickness may also vary slightly. Please note that the differences in wood grain, color, and knots make each piece unique and add to its character. These variations should be expected and are not defects. If you have any concerns about the variations or want a specific look or size, please contact me before placing your order. These items are made in Tallahassee, Florida, USA.I craft this wooden toy car carrier and three cars in my toymaker's shop, using traditional woodworking tools and techniques

  My Dinosaur Collection From Steve Good Blog Post Edited grammer and punctuation, https://scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com/2024/05/welcome-gnome-scroll-saw-pattern.html Another similar question concerns setting the speed on a variable-speed scroll saw. When I get a new saw, I determine the maximum speed at which the saw cuts without too much vibration. This is often just slightly below full speed. I run at that maximum speed unless I cut fragile wood, 1/8" or thinner. The thin wood gives little resistance to the blade, making it easy to make miscuts. If that is what I am cutting, I do one of two things: slow the saw's speed down or stack cuts to add resistance. None of the above advice is an unbreakable rule. Saws are different, people get a different feel from the cuts, and blades are different. My best advice to a new scroller is to try different techniques and use what feels best. You'll learn which blades work best for various cuts, wood, and patterns with practice and