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July 6/09
Last month I was approached by Traci Niese, Publicist and Marketing, from Fox Chapel Publishing, about reviewing some of their new books they have available for woodworkers. The plan is that over the next few months I will review one book each month and have a random draw for a free copy of the book here at LumberJocks. I will be reviewing the books (and providing details about the draw) in the LJ eMag.
When the books arrived my excitement level skyrocketed, as each book was filled with projects that I’d like to make. The first book I chose to look at was “Turning Vintage Toys” by Chris Reid. I will provide more information about the book in the August eMag.
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The Project
The cute little mouse is the first project in the book and I thought I’d give it a try. Remember that my only experience on the lathe is with my 7 pens that I have turned this past month. But, with my very limited knowledge and limited tools I was able to create this little squeaker. (the green version)
Now, I have to admit that it doesn’t look exactly like the one in the book but it does look like a mouse! I’m sure that with a little practice (and perhaps a couple tool purchases) I will end up with dozens of mice sitting all over my house!(the brown and natural coloured mice are number 2 and number 3).
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Thinking of making your own vintage toys? Look for the random draw information in August’s eMag and you might end up with a free copy of “Turning Vintage Toys”, donated by Fox Chapel Publishing!
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
































18 comments so far
dlcarver
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posted 139 days ago
cute.
-- Dave Leitem,Butler,Pa.,http://dlcarver.etsy.com
CanadianWoodChuck
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posted 139 days ago
They look like mice to me eeeek
-- Canadian Wood Chuck (Bruce)
CharlieM1958
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posted 139 days ago
These are great!
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Karson
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posted 139 days ago
Very nice Debbie. I thought you had cross posted something from gardentenders, because I opened my BBQ the other day and a mouse was running around looking for a place of a bed.
Some great little toys.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
Roz
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posted 139 days ago
Very creative!
-- Terry Roswell, L.A. (Lower Alabama) "Life is what happens to you when you are making other plans."
a1Jim
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posted 139 days ago
Hey MsDebbie
Fun stuff plus reveiwing books must be a new adventure in woodworking
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
mmh
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posted 139 days ago
These are Adorable! I think I still have a wooden mouse from my childhood days. I know I have some Scandinavian made Christmas mice that balance on tiny feet and teeter without falling over.
The book reviews sound quite intriging. Keep us posted.
-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe
CaptainSkully
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posted 139 days ago
Very cute! My girlfriend has a wooden mouse from her childhood called “Noteven”.
-- You can't control the wind, but you can trim your sails
jockmike2
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posted 139 days ago
Thats great Deb, you made my day with those little buggers, they’re so cute. m
-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com
MsDebbieP
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posted 139 days ago
thanks everyone. The last one was fun to make :) The first two – well I struggled a bit.
Keep watching for the review.
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
Occie gilliam
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posted 139 days ago
Nice work MsDabbie
-- Occie down in Costa Rica. come down and see us some time. I'll keep the light on for you Occiegilliam@yahoo.com
Allison
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posted 139 days ago
Adorable! Made me smile. Thanks
-- Allison, Northeastern Ca. Remember, Amateurs built the Ark. Professionals built the Titanic!
Grumpy
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posted 138 days ago
You did well Ms Debbie.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
cabinetmaster
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posted 138 days ago
Nice work MsDebbie. You did well on the mice now where is the Cat….........................LOL
-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps
MsDebbieP
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posted 137 days ago
thanks :)
lol
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 137 days ago
Cute Debbie!
It looks like you’re having fun with your lathe.
One nice thing about a lathe, most things don’t take very long to do.
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
MsDebbieP
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posted 137 days ago
that’s true—just the way I like it :)
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
MsDebbieP
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posted 136 days ago
my latest mouse .. definitely my best.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)