Making Heirloom Toys

Unlock the joy of woodworking and create cherished memories with Making Heirloom Toys, a stunning collection of 22 meticulously crafted projects by professional designer and woodworker Jim Makowicki.

With Making Heirloom Toys, not only will you hone your woodworking skills, but you will also produce stunning, functional art pieces that tell a story and can be passed down through generations.

Start building your collection today and inspire creativity in the hearts of future generations.

Key Features:

  • Ingenious Designs: From intricate ferry boats complete with vintage vehicles to simpler, more accessible toys, this book offers a variety of projects that cater to woodworkers of all skill levels. Some designs feature over 100 pieces, ensuring a rewarding challenge for dedicated makers.
  • Transportation-Themed Toys: Most projects revolve around beloved transportation themes—cars, trucks, airplanes, trains, and boats—inviting imaginative play and storytelling.
  • Comprehensive Plans: Each project comes with meticulously researched scale drawings, which can be copier-enlarged into full-size working plans. This feature makes it easy to visualize and execute your builds with precision.
  • Step-by-Step Guidance: The book provides detailed instructions, including vital safety tips, design considerations, and finishing techniques, ensuring a smooth crafting experience.
  • Perfect for Family Bonding: Create lasting memories as you craft beautiful toys that can be enjoyed by children and admired by collectors alike. Each piece you create becomes part of your family’s legacy.
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Making Heirloom Toys

Unlock the joy of woodworking and create cherished memories with Making Heirloom Toys, a stunning collection of 22 meticulously crafted projects by professional designer and woodworker Jim Makowicki.

With Making Heirloom Toys, not only will you hone your woodworking skills, but you will also produce stunning, functional art pieces that tell a story and can be passed down through generations.

Start building your collection today and inspire creativity in the hearts of future generations.

Key Features:

  • Ingenious Designs: From intricate ferry boats complete with vintage vehicles to simpler, more accessible toys, this book offers a variety of projects that cater to woodworkers of all skill levels. Some designs feature over 100 pieces, ensuring a rewarding challenge for dedicated makers.
  • Transportation-Themed Toys: Most projects revolve around beloved transportation themes—cars, trucks, airplanes, trains, and boats—inviting imaginative play and storytelling.
  • Comprehensive Plans: Each project comes with meticulously researched scale drawings, which can be copier-enlarged into full-size working plans. This feature makes it easy to visualize and execute your builds with precision.
  • Step-by-Step Guidance: The book provides detailed instructions, including vital safety tips, design considerations, and finishing techniques, ensuring a smooth crafting experience.
  • Perfect for Family Bonding: Create lasting memories as you craft beautiful toys that can be enjoyed by children and admired by collectors alike. Each piece you create becomes part of your family’s legacy.
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Making Heirloom Toys

Making Heirloom Toys

by Jim Makowicki
Making Heirloom Toys

Making Heirloom Toys

by Jim Makowicki

Paperback(Sixteenth Edition)

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Unlock the joy of woodworking and create cherished memories with Making Heirloom Toys, a stunning collection of 22 meticulously crafted projects by professional designer and woodworker Jim Makowicki.

With Making Heirloom Toys, not only will you hone your woodworking skills, but you will also produce stunning, functional art pieces that tell a story and can be passed down through generations.

Start building your collection today and inspire creativity in the hearts of future generations.

Key Features:

  • Ingenious Designs: From intricate ferry boats complete with vintage vehicles to simpler, more accessible toys, this book offers a variety of projects that cater to woodworkers of all skill levels. Some designs feature over 100 pieces, ensuring a rewarding challenge for dedicated makers.
  • Transportation-Themed Toys: Most projects revolve around beloved transportation themes—cars, trucks, airplanes, trains, and boats—inviting imaginative play and storytelling.
  • Comprehensive Plans: Each project comes with meticulously researched scale drawings, which can be copier-enlarged into full-size working plans. This feature makes it easy to visualize and execute your builds with precision.
  • Step-by-Step Guidance: The book provides detailed instructions, including vital safety tips, design considerations, and finishing techniques, ensuring a smooth crafting experience.
  • Perfect for Family Bonding: Create lasting memories as you craft beautiful toys that can be enjoyed by children and admired by collectors alike. Each piece you create becomes part of your family’s legacy.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781561581122
Publisher: The Taunton Press
Publication date: 10/01/1996
Edition description: Sixteenth Edition
Pages: 160
Product dimensions: 9.00(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Makowicki's "marvelous" toys should have a special draw; six basic "systems" (autos, trucks, boats, houses, planes, and ships) allow kids to create a huge variety of toys out of wooden parts. The instructions show numerous techniques for working safely with small parts and are supplemented by excellent drawings and photographs. The designs are attractive, and the quality compares to the popular and expensive Brio toys. This title is perfect for those on a budget, as it will allow them to use the many wood scraps they have accumulated over the years.

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