Toys and Games

Elk Puzzle

May 27, 2008

David from Tuliptree Crafts has another great puzzle pattern. He has made this elk pattern available for free on his blog called (oddly enough) Scroll Saw Blog. This elk puzzle is similar to Jim Sweet’s Woodimal puzzles. This is David’s second attempt at this style of puzzle, and I must say he’s getting pretty good [...]

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Making Toys That Teach

May 21, 2008

My son is getting to the age where he wants to play with more interesting toys. I’m getting to the point where I want to make those toys for him. There is no greater satisfaction than having a child enjoy a toy created by your own two hands. Last week, I bought Making Toys That [...]

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Cutting Miniature Puzzles

May 15, 2008

I’ve talked about our favorite puzzle master, Carter Johnson before (CarterJ Puzzles, Puzzle Tutorial, Puzzle-Cutting Tutorial). One thing about Carter, he’s very generous about sharing his knowledge on puzzle cutting. Well, he has another video demonstrating how he cuts out his signature puzzle, the one cent stamp! I’m lucky enough to have one in my [...]

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Teddy Bear Bookends

May 12, 2008

Here’s a fun project for the little reader in your life. This child’s bookend pattern is provided by Reader’s Digest. It certainly is a quick project and perfect for beginners. They take you step by step through the process of building this cute teddy bear bookend. I’d suggest taking the pattern grid and enlarging it [...]

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Bull Puzzle

April 17, 2008

My favorite blog has got to be David’s from Tuliptree Crafts located at scrollsawblog.com. He writes daily posts about the behind the scenes work of his scroll saw/craft business. He has plenty of pictures of the projects he is working on. I especially enjoy reading which items tend to sell better than others and his [...]

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Simple Toy Bus

April 11, 2008

Once you start making toys, every kid in the neighborhood will be knocking on your door wanting their own. You certainly don’t have the time to make a detailed toy for every kid who wants one. So here’s a very simple toy bus that you can make in no time. Best of all, you can [...]

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Heirloom Train Set

April 10, 2008

Here’s a Train Set that will be sure to please. The project is provided by ShopSmith. Much of it can be cut with the scroll saw and a few basic tools. Unfortunately, they also require a lathe to turn the boiler and smoke stack. But, with a little imagination, I bet you can alter the [...]

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Doggie Pull Toy

April 9, 2008

My son loves doggies. And why wouldn’t he? They’re a loyal and obedient friend. Here’s a doggie that will follow you around and be a close companion for any child. The pattern is provided by Don Firt of Grandpa’s Workshop. It can easily be cut with a scroll saw and a drill to finish the [...]

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Lil' Bugger

April 8, 2008

Bink from Bink’s Woodworking has a great little toy Volkswagen bug project. Using complimentary hardwoods is what makes this simple little design really stand out. The project is pretty straight forward and should be able to complete it in an afternoon. Bink takes you step by step through the construction with clear descriptions and accompanying [...]

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3 Piece Construction Set

April 7, 2008

We’re all kids at heart. There’s a certain part of us who still loves pushing around toy trucks. But a bigger thrill is building that toy truck and watching a delighted child push that truck around for us. Shopsmith has a great article on how to build a bulldozer and truck set, designed by Norm [...]

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