Pull Toys

[dgman]

Here are a couple of pull toys I have made for the annual toy drive for our woodworkers club.
The Grasshopper is made from Mahogany and Walnut. The eyes are made from 1" dowel. I cut the Walnut wheels with a hole saw.
The Duck is made from Red Alder with purchased wheels. The wings move up and down when pulled. As all my projects, Finished with boiled linseed oil mineral spirits mix, and topcoat with Deft spray lacquer.

[Dawie]

They look super dgman. When is this toy drive? And what kind of event is it, don't know the term really.
David

[dgman]

This is something the woodworking club does every year for Christmas. We have workshops throughout the year to make toys. Some members, like my self, make toys on their own. They are given to local charities to be given to children in need.
We also make gifts for older children and teens also. This year I am going to make four or five of the Dancing Ballerina music boxes that Steve designed on his blog.
The December meeting is devoted to bringing all the toys together and present them to the  charities.
Here are some pic of me showing off some of the toys I did last year.

[dgman]

And here are pics of other toys made by other members.

[Dawie]

What a great idea! Bet the kids that get these are very happy. You and your club mates keep up the good work. Thanks for explaining dgman.
David

[BilltheDiver]

Those are all really cool!  My grandkids are too old for them, but they may get them anyway.  They have enjoyed the boomerangs and rubber band guns I have made them.

[rockalolo]

hello, it's very nice

[sp_343]

Outstanding!!

[Judy Hunter]

VERY NICE!! Lots of fun stuff for making someone happy.

[shissta]

Great toys.  Excellent job

[newfie]

nice projects, i bit  the kids love them

[tux_linux]

really fine *note on list to-be-made*

regards
Torsten

[dunk]

Very generous of you and your fellow club members!

[wardch]

I'm always afraid to make toys for kids.  Do you have to follow any guide lines?  Meaning like the finish used,  Small parts falling off.  Do you need to follow restrictions that the big toy makers have to follow?   Are you liable for choking, chewing on toys?  Just curious.   

[Rapid Roger]

I usually finish children's toys with shellac only. It is totally food safe and I like to keep the wood grain instead of painting.
I have heard of people using food coloring to stain things but, it sometimes will rub off and stain other things (like kids mouths) if you don't coat it with something.
Some also say that once cured, anything (stain, paint etc.) sold in the US is safe for children. It is illegal to make or import paint with lead in it. (Which seems to be the big issue.)
Just my .02 cents worth.

Rog