Popular Post Jon Kunkel Posted February 24, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Does anyone have a suggestion of business or people that have plans like toys and joys? I used to make furniture for clients but suffered a stroke that affected my left side with most on the problem with tingling on my left side with some weakness. Not cleared to drive yet. Looking for plans for me and my father can build as we donate them to children when they are hospitalized. The little kids are easy with all the basic plans we have but trying to get over this stroke thing and challenge myself with difficult plans of toys to build. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Jon, one of the members here turned me onto www.woodstore.net. I've purchased several of their plans and kits for my little nephew. These are mostly boy toys, no, really! Trucks and bull dozers etc.. the plans are just that, and the kits include wheels, etc. if you want a challenge and a toy that is much appreciated, try one, then ready to purchase more. Good luck bud with your recovery!!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Jon good luck in you recovery. Woodworking provides all sorts of therapy and the toys you make i am sure will be therapeutic for the kids. Its a great thing you are doing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Would this be a great group project to assist Jon and his dad with? Not a question, but a statement! I'm in! Jon, where do you want these sent to? You can pm me with your address! I'm slow but will commit to one!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 www.woodcraft.com/products/woodworking-project-paper-plan-to-build-wooden-toys-plan-no-632 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodbutcher74 Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Have you tried The Winfield Collection,Meisel Hardware or Cherrytree. They all have kids projects plans and parts. Good luck and hope you have a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmotjr Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 11 hours ago, K Cooper said: These are mostly boy toys, no, really! Trucks and bull dozers etc.. You weren't kidding! This was the first thing that popped out at me when I tabbed over: Coop, I think getting a bunch of forum members to donate is a wonderful Idea. I'm down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rapid Roger Posted February 24, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 I have made so many toys and games for my grandchildren over the years that it is hard to know where to start. I'll give you a few examples of quick and easy ones.... I have 3 granddaughters and 2 grandsons so most of what I made covers entertainment for both sexes. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prov163 Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 These toys are politically incorrect, so I'm with Coop - I'll gladly donate a kit or set of plans. PM me and tell me how I can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 All of Rodgers toys look good for boys and girls. Lots of them would be good to share. Pretty sure a M1 tank won't fit in an AC-130 gunship. They have built them in Marietta for over 60 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Girls can play with trucks/tanks too. Mine loves her trucks/cars. Need to make some stuff for her. Marc has some toys up too. http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/projects/kids/ For most of the car/truck and other kids toys type projects, will a small cheap bandsaw suffice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmotjr Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 44 minutes ago, wdwerker said: All of Rodgers toys look good for boys and girls. Lots of them would be good to share. Pretty sure a M1 tank won't fit in an AC-130 gunship. They have built them in Marietta for over 60 years. Definately won't fit in the gunship, it might fit in a standard C-130, fit is one thing though, being able to lift it is another. Sucker weighs 68 tons. Apparently only the c-17 and c-5 can carry them, but the C-130 can only carry around 30 some tons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Sheridan tank would fit. They even did low altitude air drops of them, but it was risky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prov163 Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 C-5 can carry 2 Abrams M1 tanks (67 tons each) or six Apache Longbow helicopters. Might be too big for a kid's toy though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 6 hours ago, Rapid Roger said: I have made so many toys and games for my grandchildren over the years that it is hard to know where to start. Those blocks. I made a pile of them, but 3" x 6" & dyed them primary colors with food coloring. So easy & it's ridiculous how many years those kids played with them. Even well beyond when you'd think kids would play with blocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunkel Posted February 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 I want to thank everyone for their responses, although new to this forum, you guys are great. I have been looking through some of the sites suggested and it all looks good. I am frustrated with not being able to pick up a long board mostly get shorts of mostly hardwoods although I did get some possum wood at least that is what the guy said it was, it is a softwood from Africa. The smile on the kids face when I give them a simple made toy makes my day. I have sold most of my original shop tools and went to some micromark ones as they are smaller and easier for me to use right now. Bought a shopsmith used from a fleamarket used but well taken care of, and a bunch of their accessories that attach to it. Doing mostly tuneups and squaring the fences or blades this coming week. I do miss making furniture but now am figuring out my limitations and truly love woodworking. I do most of the pushing of wood with my right hand as my left one I am still afraid I may cut myself as I hear my wife tell me to watch out all the time. I will just keep on sawing, thanks for the words of encouragement. If anyone wants to contact me my email is jonkunkel@comcast.net 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Grripper push blocks by MicroJig might be a great thing for you ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.