I thought it would be fun to make some toys. I had everything but a band saw so I picked up the bottom-of-the-line Delta Shopmaster to learn on. So far, a lot of fun and I made a rough prototype from some plans from a book I bought.
My son instantly claimed it as his own, so a good sign. Now I am at this stage of the Circus:
I need to sand these and the wheels and put them together. Still undecided on finish, leave them plain or a salad bowl finish or paint them. I may have to make a few trains and try stuff out.
Based on this idea I think I will create a dinosaur train next.
I really like the community here and just scrolling through the project pages gives me a bunch of ideas of what to do next.
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Scott Bryan
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posted 104 days ago
Hi Alan,
This are cute projects. I have no doubt that they would be popular with younger children. The dinosaur train will probably be a more exciting project given their enthusiasm with dinosaurs.
Thanks for the post.
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Grant Davis
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I have a new niece that is going to love getting one of these for Christmas next year.
-- Grant...."GO BUCKEYES"
Paul D
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Great idea. I really need to make a few toy things for Christmas this year.
-- Paul D, Atlanta GA
ND2ELK
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posted 104 days ago
Quite idea. loking forward to seeing them finished. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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