Introduction: How to Make a Wooden Toy
By: Jager Nelson
Step 1: First You Must Find a Picture of What Animal You Want to Create
- Try to find a picture of the animal from the side
- Make sure its a picture of the animal standing
- Then print the image out
Step 2: Make Your Template
- Trace image onto a piece of card stock
- Make sure you draw the template a little bigger than the picture
- If the animal has legs make sure you draw the legs thick so you have enough room to drill hole in future
Step 3: Trace You Image Onto Block of Wood
- Make sure your animal is no taller than 5 1/2 inches
Step 4: Cut Out Animal on Band Saw
- Cut out animal on band saw
- Don't curve on band saw because the blade will break
- Take it slow so it looks good and so you have less sanding
Step 5: Drill Holes for Wheels
- Use a drill press for the drilling
- Use 7/32 size drill bit for wheels so the axle will fit
- Make sure you put wood under you animal so it doesn't break in drilling process
- Drill holes low enough so wheels will touch ground
Step 6: Route the Edges of Your Toy
- Use the router to smooth the edges of your toy
- Make sure you route every edge
Step 7: Sand Your Toy
- Use a belt sander if any big imperfections
- Start with 100 grit and go all the way up to 220 grit
Step 8: Paint Your Toy
- Paint your toy as the actual animal would look like
- Try to keep the wood look to it don't paint all of it
Step 9: Put on Wheels and Axles
- In each hole put a drop of glue so axles don't fall out
- Don't push axles in to far because wheels will get stuck leave some room so wheels can spin
Step 10: YOU HAVE COMPETED YOUR TOY!!!
- Enjoy your wood animal toy