This manual presents woodworking projects for enthusiasts of all abilities. The 20 wooden toys have been built from scratch by well-known author, Richard Blizzard, and photographed along the way in the Haynes step-by-step format. The presentation includes helpful assembly drawings, plans and full cutting lists, easy-to-follow instructions and helpful hints on tools and techniques. This is the perfect book for anyone interested in making wooden toys for pleasure or profit.

This vintage book is a comprehensive and accessible manual for building dolls houses and furniture. Provided are detailed, step-by-step instructions for building a variety of houses, beginning with a simple model schoolhouse that could be made cheaply by children, and going on to more complicated tasks that eventually lead to the construction of a nineteenth century drapers shop and flat. Contents include: “A School A Confectioner's Shop and Café”, “A Late Victorian Draper's Shop”, “A Westmorland Farmhouse”, “A Tall Villa”, “A Sweet Shop”, “A Hunting Lodge”, “A Miniature Doll's House”, “A Public House”, “A Cabinet in the Form of a Doll's House”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on dolls.

This delightful little book contains a concise yet comprehensive guide to making wooden toys at home. Complete with simple, step-by-step instructions and a plethora of helpful illustrations and diagrams, this text is ideal for those with an interest in toy-making but who have little in the way of previous handcrafting experience. The chapters of this book include: 'A Child's Pedal Toy Motor Car', 'A Children's Swing', 'Children's Play Tent', 'A Four Wheeled Toy Truck', 'Making a Box Kite', 'Fun with Miniature Bowls', etcetera. We are proud to republish this vintage book, now complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on the history of toys.

In a lineup of children's toys that are mass produced, disposable, or made of plastic, a handmade wooden toy will stand out every time: they're sturdy, timeless, and just plain fun. With twenty projects that are smartly designed and built to last, Classic Wooden Toys delivers the goods that can stand up to an energetic child and still look great when passed from one generation to the next.

Clear instructions and diagrams for making charming jointed toys: Boy on a Dragon, Rolling Clown, Teddy Bear, Parrot, Horse and other charming figures. Paint or color with permanent marking pens. Reusable transfer patterns.

This book contains a lovely collection of designs for the making of wooden toys for children. With a wide selection of items for all ages, from baby to teenager, this book will help keep a child amused throughout their childhood. From baby rattles and pull along toys, to garden swings and box kites there is something for everyone, and will suit most levels of woodwork skill. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This vintage book is comprehensive and beginner-friendly guide to making wooden toys, with directions for making puppets, a rocking horse, model buildings, and much more. Making wooden toys can be a cost-effective and rewarding process for both parent and child. Profusely illustrated and full of simple instructions, this timeless volume is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in hand-making toys from wood, and would make for a fantastic addition to family collections. Contents include: "Toy Farm”, “Toy Station”, “Toy Garage”, “Desk and Chair”, “Rocking Horse”, “Puppet Theatre”, “Puppets”, and “Toy Shop”. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of toys.