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1st June 2015, 06:00 PM #1
Help -car etc plans needed
Ladies and Laddies
Howdy
My men's shed has a need for some basic vehicle and toy plans
The thought is that there are a number of members whom don't have any particular projects of their own
There are also a number of community pre-schools and council run day care centres in the area who would love some wooden toys
So what I'm after is recommendations for plans for sturdy toys - the ones that are not too intricate and have stood the test of time.
And the sort that can be made by men's sheddies who do not necessarily have a high set of woodworking skills but will learn some woodworking basics while making toys. Eg oneye's race cars look pretty speccy but we need to be able to use the plans - and I don't want to steal anyone's intellectual property
I've thought of dolls houses and block sets (like those made for my son's school last year)
So what I'm doing is asking for your wisdom in pointing me to the wooden toys which have stood the test of time. If you have a favourite I'd love to know what it is (and a link would be nice)
in the meantime I am going through a few books I have along with searching the web and generally looking in this part of the forumregards
Nick
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1st June 2015, 07:23 PM #2Senior Member
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Pinterest is a great source for images and ideas, maybe even a few plans too.
cheers
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1st June 2015, 09:08 PM #3
G'Day Nick,
I made this lot about 5yrs ago for KindyGym and to date have only had to repair 2....
Do a design to whatever suits the timber grain...
Wheels are just 2" holesaw in hardwood decking or flooring...
Just shaped 4x2 plus 5/16" axles with stain & clear lacquer...
Cheers, Peter
PS - I've made similar to give away & sell, with the extra deal of a through hole for a cabin plus bradpoint drill holes for headlights & taillights.
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1st June 2015, 09:47 PM #4
Here's some more from last year....
Plus a Pull Along Block Spinner which I have made a couple of dozen to give away......
Nick, we can discuss the plans further at Wood Show on the Friday if you're there early....Peter...
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1st June 2015, 10:13 PM #5
Peter
Thanks heaps for the photos
Hadn't thought of the block spinners - looks like a pretty simple idea
I expect I'll be at the show before opening and will prob wander home not long after my shift
see you thereregards
Nick
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4th June 2015, 05:30 PM #6New Member
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Try Toymakingplans.com Thay have huge amount of plansUOTE=Sawdust Maker;1869980]Ladies and Laddies
Howdy
My men's shed has a need for some basic vehicle and toy plans
The thought is that there are a number of members whom don't have any particular projects of their own
There are also a number of community pre-schools and council run day care centres in the area who would love some wooden toys
So what I'm after is recommendations for plans for sturdy toys - the ones that are not too intricate and have stood the test of time.
And the sort that can be made by men's sheddies who do not necessarily have a high set of woodworking skills but will learn some woodworking basics while making toys. Eg oneye's race cars look pretty speccy but we need to be able to use the plans - and I don't want to steal anyone's intellectual property
I've thought of dolls houses and block sets (like those made for my son's school last year)
So what I'm doing is asking for your wisdom in pointing me to the wooden toys which have stood the test of time. If you have a favourite I'd love to know what it is (and a link would be nice)
in the meantime I am going through a few books I have along with searching the web and generally looking in this part of the forum[/QUOTE]
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4th June 2015, 07:35 PM #7
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4th June 2015, 07:51 PM #8GOLD MEMBER
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7th June 2015, 06:04 PM #10
G'Day Nick, Here's another website from an Aussie who lives on the south coast of NSW...
He's a forum member [Tony] and offers some free plans......Cheers, crowie
http://www.woodworkingdownunder.com/
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7th June 2015, 06:26 PM #11
Crowie
Thanks materegards
Nick
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7th June 2015, 07:53 PM #12
Hi Nick,
There's a set of free plans at http://www.toymakingplans.com/websit...ls-SignUp.html
They are small, but you can just enlarge them to whatever size you want.
There are plenty of good plans on this site, and everything comes around on a sale/special sooner or later. I can't wait to build the Bobcat formethe little guy to play with.
Nathan.
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