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artme
here is a link to the shoe boxes
Operation Christmas Child | A Ministry of Samaritan's Purse

Paul

I did over 500 toys for the shoe boxes for Samaritin's Purse this year.
here is a pic of 1 each of the toys.
These go to needy kids off shore
Paul

http://pohallor.fp.execulink.com/toys42010.jpg

I have over 600 toys going out this Christmas to needy kids.
This is a pic of the pile
http://pohallor.fp.execulink.com/09toys3.jpg

This is a pic of one each of the toys...

Scotty
Did you follow the instructions ??
Try it with your pants belt, the belt should stay up but your pants might fall!!
Paul

The sky hook is a simple toy that will amuse both BIG & small kids
http://laserkerf.com/sky_hook.pdf

Paul
http://paul.ohalloran.ca

Phil
Great work for a good cause.A good book is " How to Make Animated Toys " by Wakefeild.
You can check out my toys here
http://pohallor.fp.execulink.com/toys1.htm
Paul

I sent you a message regarding plan
Paul

Ray
Thanks for telling me about the link, I will get it fixed. This one will take you to the site
http://pohallor.fp.execulink.com/
Thanks
Paul

Weston
Check your Library for this book
How to Make Animated Toys
By : Wakefield
I have made several of them look under Toys here
http://paul.ohalloran.ca

Paul

Check out this one that I got up in Canada.
Its not the same guy is it??http://forum.canadianwoodworking.com/showthread.php?p=215606#post215606

Paul

Forunna
I buy the wheels and the local Kiwanis club gives me a tax receipt for them. Several fellow woodworkers save there cut-offs for me.
Paul

If you were a little closer I could help , As were in the middle of a nasty winter I have lots of time.
Check the toys on my site for suggestions. little kids like simple toys with bright colors...

juvy

The wheels are tight fitting and then glued. The ball is 1 1/2" too big for an adult to get it into his mouth
Yes there are other toys using the wheel The Caterpillar is one , There is...

Old Farmer
I use the bandsaw to cut it out & a forstener bit to drill the hole. The Material is a piece of hardwood 7 1/2 " x 4" x 5/8" thick . The thickness is important so the ball will ride on...

This is the first of the toys for Christmas. I know its a long way off but I start early.
There are over 70 ducks ready. The colored ball in the center rotates.It Fascinates little kids.
These are...

This link was on the Canadian forum, there are some nice plans in it
http://www.gorillaglue.com/
Paul

I have over 500 toys going out this Christmas. Pic of the toys. there were too many to spread them out for the pic, so they are piled up in boxes

http://pohallor.fp.execulink.com/toys0803.jpg
...

A couple of new toys for Christmas

http://pohallor.fp.execulink.com/cementtruck2.jpg

Large Tractor & cement Truck

Paul

Great job on the Train Ruddy.
If you are into toys there is another good book " How to Make Animated Toys " by David Wakefield. i have made some of his & kids love them.
Some of mine are here...

Mike Harris a member ot the Canadian WW forumn is in the top 3 of the Fine Woodworking Mag. contest. If you like his table send in a vote for him
http://reg.taunton.com/webapps/nmw182.html

Paul

Now that you have your own slot for toy makers i thought i should post a link to mt toy page
http://pohallor.fp.execulink.com/toys1.htm
If you are into Toys a good book is " How to Make Animated...

Chipman
Thanks

I do it all. I get scraps from local woodworkers, Buy the wheels And axles in bulk. The Kiwanis Club gives me a tax receipt to cover the invoices. I use a water based Non-toxic...

Chipman
These were last Xmas

http://pohallor.fp.execulink.com/cars52007.jpg

http://pohallor.fp.execulink.com/animal32007.jpg

I have about 500 ready for this year.
They are given to...

We have a member of the Canadian WW forumn who has a beautiful table in the Fine Woodworking Contest He is in the top 24. Take a look at the table & see if you can vote for it...

Scroll down this page to see my Work bench
Paul
http://pohallor.fp.execulink.com/tool_cabinet.htm

OOps Lost The link

There is a new site here Advertising Inca Parts. If you try them let me know how you make out , I have a tablesaw and Jointer from Inca
http://www.incamachines.com/intro/index.html
Paul

I use axles http://store.workshopsupply.com/catalogue/index.php?cPath=341_372_373&osCsid=baaff90188a193e8004711e47ae378af
These are available from Lee Valley & other woodworking suppliers. I buy...

The local Library got me a copy David Finck"s book " Making & Mastering Wood Planes " One of the better book that I have read.
Not interested in building one yet just using it.
Only 25% of the...

Scissors
I picked up one of these at LV 2 months ago to do some contoured legs. It worked perfectly out of the box, no honing , no adjustment. I have since honed it. The price is good too . Shown in...

Yes It was done on the scrollsaw. The material was 1/2" walnut. The full size plan for the picture was in" Wood Magazine " April 1991 issue. Ther were 3 plans in there , the locomotive, a biplane in...

Benny Laird
Japan Driers ( sometimes spelt Dryers ) Are available in paint & art stores and are used to speed up the drying process. Use only a few drops .
Paul

I don't know about Mark Davis"s finish, but Don Kondra, a Canadian cabinet maker and moderator " Ask A Pro " on a can. WW forumn and a WW magazine has this formula.
25% pure Tung Oil
25% Spar (...

Thanks for the plans Mick.
I sent you a couple of block puzzle plans
Paul

D. Martin
Samaritan' Purse is a worldwide organization. They do Shoe Boxes full of goodies for needy children. I make small toys for the local group.There is a group in Australia and there was a...

Greg
The outline of the rose was carved in using a small gouge and a V chisel
Paul

This is cherry With a clear finish, It will become redder over time
http://frontpage.execulink.com/pohallor/huntb3.jpg

This is also cherry with a clear finish, it is a nice wood to work with,...

This one came out of "Wood " Magazine, I can look up the date if you are interested.
Train

Peter
I use the water based craft paints that come in small bottles.
Check this page for some ideas on toys for kids
Toys

Paul

J. Stevens
The plan for my 2 carts was in " American Woodworker Furniture Projects "
ISBN 0878577939 published by Rosdale in 1989. Try your library they may be able to find a copy. I rounded the...

J. Stevens
Is this what you are looking for???
http://frontpage.execulink.com/pohallor/tcart2.jpg

paul

http://frontpage.execulink.com/pohallor/cjbox1.jpg
http://frontpage.execulink.com/pohallor/cjbox2.jpg
The box is made with cherry.maple & Mahogany. It is 15" high.
The box is a copy of a full...

Richie
You only need to lap a 1/4" to about a 1/2"
Should take about 15 mins
paul

J.
If yo are only using a few I would make them. If you get carried away making toys it is cheaper to buy them by the 100's.
Check the link for a few toy ideas,Toys
Paul

Check out this site especially his workshop
Paul
Chinky workshop

This wall plaque was done in Walnut on the scrollsaw with a birch background and walnut frame

http://frontpage.execulink.com/pohallor/eng1.jpg

It was made for the front door to match the...

Paul
I sent you a PM on plan for these 2 puzzles
http://frontpage.execulink.com/pohallor/puzzl1.jpg

I just got the new Lee Valley gardening cataloque and there is an item in it thay they have been testing for 20 years !!!. Imagine some chap coming in every day to test this product

paul

There is a review of the high angle Lee Valley plane on the Sawmill Creek Forumn
This plane is on the last page of the current LV cat. & retails for $54Can$.The Can$ is about on pr with theAu$...

Mattew
I thinkyoou blew it. You should have called him collect and he would have got stuck with the phone bill
Paul

Dan
Yes we still use !/4, 1/ 16, etc. All the US & Can. woodworking magezines are in Imperial.
Paul