Heard this is the place to be

[DaveTTC]

Hi guys, met a couple of you in person on the weekend and so here I am.

I like to think of myself as a turner but who knows. I've seen some awesome work so I may get bitten by the bug.


Dave

The Turning Cowboy

[crowie]

G'day Dave,
Children love toys and a handmade toy by dad, poppy an uncle or even a friend of the family is a treasured item.
Wooden toys can last for generations and even if they are damaged, mostly they can be repaired without too much fuss.
The toy makers on this forum are a TOP MOB OF BLOKES from across the country and the world.
As a turner you have a head start on making the wheels & cylindrical parts.
And if toymaking becomes a little less challenging just have a look at some of the MAGNIFICENT WORKS OF ART the craftsmen do in the Scale Model section; some who scratch build beautiful examples of the real deal.
For me it's just toys, no not JUST TOYS for toymaking is a joy especially when the children who receive the toy get so much enjoyment.
SO YES DAVE, THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE......ENJOY!!!!
Cheers, crowie

[Dalboy]

Hi Dave and welcome to the fun side of woodworking at least you can play with they once made. Saying that as far as I am concerned all woodworking is fun, I also dabble at woodturning and woodcarving occasionally.
I even have a plan for a woodturned tractor from one of the turning suppliers.

[DaveTTC]

I even have a plan for a woodturned tractor from one of the turning suppliers.

That sounds like a good place to start. I got 3 young kids, youngest will be 2 on Thursday. Oldest just turned 5 and the girl is almost 4.

Have some step kids as well. They start at 9


Dave

The Turning Cowboy

[Dalboy]

There we are Dave one toy tractor enjoy making it and don't forget to post some photo's




Project Toy Tractor.pdf

[DaveTTC]

Thank you.

Looks like more than an hours work . If it were a real simple one I might have had a go today.

Got my 2 youngest and a 1 yr old granddaughter today. As it is it has taken me 15 minutes back and forth just to reply lol

It is on the 'will do!!!' pile and a pic will follow




Dave

The Turning Cowboy