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Allure of Wooden Toys.
Why You Should Have Wooden
Toys for Your Child?
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Carpentry & Joinery
When a person becomes
interested in carpentry and
joinery, he joins millions of
crafts people who enjoy the
practical and therapeutic
benefits of creating useful
projects from natural
materials. The very nature
of creating a useful article
from raw wood provides a
feeling of useful activity.
Wood is only a board when
it is in its raw state.
However, with the
application of creative
attention the raw material
may evolve into an
exclusive piece of furniture,
a wooden toy, or many
other objects.
The professional intent is
to create quality objects
and this is far from over.
Many woodworkers produce
items which are one-off and
exclusive, and on a
commercial basis these
items enjoy high prices.
Tutor Support
With this course you will
have unlimited access to
your own personal tutor who
specialises in their field of
study. It is your personal
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you receive constructive
feedback and to deal with
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You are more than welcome
to telephone, fax or email
your personal tutor.
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Course Outline
Safety, Material and Small
Tools
On successful completion of
this module the candidate
will be able to:
Explain why flex tapes are
popular measuring
instruments and introduce
other ways they can be
used.
Identify the importance of
workshop
uniform/protective clothing
and describe acceptable
working conditions.
Define the four attributes of
wood and show the name
the different hardwoods
and softwoods.
Describe a Particle board
giving its advantages and
disadvantages.
Sawing and Planing
On successful completion of
this module the candidate
will be able to:
Explain the terms
"crowning" and "tensioning".
Describe the following types
of saws: rip saw, back saw,
and dovetail saw.
Small Tools
On successful completion of
this module the candidate
will be able to:
Discuss the following chisels
showing what they are best
used for: the firmer chisel,
the bevelled-edge firmer
chisel, the paring chisel,
and the all-steel wood
chisel.
Summarise how a file is
used and the manner in
which they should be cared
for.
Investigate rules to follow
when drilling.
Hammers, Screwdrivers and
Miscellaneous Accessories
On successful completion of
this module the candidate
will be able to:
Examine the following
hammers and state the
purpose for which they are
used: the claw hammer,
the tack hammer and a
mallet.
Describe the characteristics
of three types of adhesive
that could be used in a
woodwork shop.
Introduce the various types
of sandpaper that can be
used to finish off a project
and state the use of each
type of sandpaper.
Joints and Projects
On successful completion of
this module the candidate
will be able to:
Discuss the method of
making a butt joint using
dowels for reinforcement.
Explain how mitre joints are
formed, their purpose and
how they can be reinforced.
Certification
On completion of this
course you will receive two
qualifications:
Qualification 1: Carpentry &
Joinery Diploma issued by
Stonebridge Associated
Colleges, entitling you to
use the letters SAC. Dip.
(Carpentry and Joinery)
Qualification 2: ASET Level
3 Carpentry & Joinery Award
All students will receive a
certificate in the mail on
successful completion of
their course.
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Here is an extract from the ebook "Fun Wooden Toys You Can Make".
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Many modern day toys are electronic items that run on batteries. Toys have evolved
greatly over the ages.
We now live in an instant gratification society, and you may find a child who will look at
a wooden toy and say, “What does it do?”
It’s your job to bring the magic back to wooden toys when you find a child lacking in
imagination.
For the most part with children the allure and fascination of wooden toys remains
unchanged and unchallenged. Modern children, just like those before them, have a
special attraction to wooden rocking horses, abacuses and wooden trains.
Wooden toys can take any shape; be it an animal, bird, doll, doll house, cars, trucks,
tops or anything else.
Magnetic Appeal of Wooden Toys
Slowly, over the years, wooden toys developed greater intricacy and were more
elaborate in creation and presentation. This was the age of ornamental dollhouses,
intricately carved wooden toys, and wooden trains in tracks, and toy soldiers.
The Second World War brought about a complete change of preferences. Plastic came
into being and all cultures started making many different types of plastic toys. They
were comparatively cheap and it was easy to produce such toys on a large-scale.
But, after the initial appeal of the new plastic toys, preferences shifted back towards
the old and ubiquitous wooden toys. Wooden toys generally cost more than their plastic
counterparts, yet parents and educators prefer them to all other types of toys. The
reasons for this allure are many:
- Wooden toys are relatively safe and should cause no harm.
- Wooden toys use vegetable dyes, which are non-toxic (but care should be
exercised that children do not lick at them).
- Wooden toys kindle imagination and creativity of a child.
- Children can keep playing with their wooden toys for ages.
- Although wooden toys do not offer the complexity of plastic toys, they ignite
special problem-solving and cognitive abilities in children. These help them in their
later life.
- Wooden toys are very durable and you can often pass them down to your next
generation. Therefore, you do not mind spending extra money for them.
- Modern toys are very flimsy and may break at the slightest fall. Wooden toys are
durable and should survive a few falls.
- The increasing incidence of toxicity of plastic dissuade parents from purchasing
such toys for their children. This is especially true of toys for teething infants.
- Wooden toys are environment friendly and should not cause any toxicity or
spread pollution in the environment.
- Quality wooden toys can be an excellent gift item for adults too. You may come
across many adults who are collectors of wooden toys.
- Even older children can spend numerous hours playing with wooden toys that can
build up their imagination without restrictions.
Why You Should Have Wooden Toys for Your Child?
The toy market is ever changing and there are regular innovations in toys. You can find
many hyped electronic toys made of plastic and other materials. However, the common
preferences for customers are to purchase wooden toys. There are many advantages of
wooden toys, which motivate parents to buy them for their children.
Having wooden toys for your child is wise because:
- Well-designed wooden toys do not have any sharp edges and are safe to play
with.
- Wooden toys are educational; wooden alphabet blocks and building blocks too.
Germans are famous for quality wooden toys. These toys have many coatings of
natural, water-based, nontoxic lacquers that are safe for your children to play with and
probably even for teething infants.
Wooden toys remain the same for ages and will suffer less breakages even in the
hands of the most destructive children.
New “fad” toys cannot hold the attention of a child for long. But, the old rocking horses,
dollhouses or similar items will keep your child interested.
Wooden toys help develop and expand the imagination of your child. This helps to
develop your child’s creativity.
Wooden toys rekindle nostalgic memories of your childhood. You relate stories of the
games you used to play and incidents with your wooden toys. Therefore, wooden toys
help you bond better with your children. Children also develop a closer feeling of
bonding with you.
Wooden toys help carry forward the tradition. When you make or purchase a wooden
toy, you should expect it to last. You purchase these toys to maintain a link into the
future.
Wooden toys can stand the wear and tear of time. You can pass down the wooden toys
you played with to your children and they can pass down the ones they grow up with.
Wooden toys help maintain the ecological balance in nature. They plant new trees to
replace the trees cut down for making wooden toys.
The geometric construction and formation of wooden toys helps you get the right look
and feel of the toy. The toy looks very much like the original. Therefore, wooden toys
have more appeal to children and parents alike. Most plastic toys have a limp and
lifeless look.
Plastic toys cannot be recycled and therefore deplete the oil resources of the universe.
Some plastic toys may contain carcinogenic elements. Wooden toys can be recycled and
do not pose any danger to the environment.
Cleaning and handling wooden toys is easier. Even children can easily wash their
wooden toys without suffering any injuries.
Wooden toys help children to relate and personify their imaginary creations like
Superman or being an adventurous seaman. The wooden toys project life-like images
and help children play and grow in their imaginary world. This helps your child grow into
a balanced individual.
Wooden toys, although slightly more expensive than plastic toys, last longer. This
justifies the extra cost of these toys.
Paints used on wooden toys are usually free of any toxic material. These toys are
therefore very safe for your child.
The simplicity of the designs of wooden toys proves very beneficial for kindling the
imagination and exploratory tendencies of your child. Children love the inherent
naturalness of the wooden toys.
Wooden toys do not bear any similarities to the normal characters children view on
television. This encourages more imagination in your child. This is essential for their
overall development.
Different types of wood help create different wooden toys. Each wood has its individual
character, smell and grain texture. This awakens the natural senses of your child to
recognize and understand the type of wood.
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The above is taken from the ebook "Fun Wooden Toys You Can Make".
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The Table Of Contents
Important Safety Tips
Wooden Toys – An Overview
Growth and Development of Wooden Toys
What Makes a Good Wooden Toy?
Availability of Wooden Toys
The Allure of Wooden Toys
Magnetic Appeal of Wooden Toys
Why You Should Have Wooden Toys for Your Child?
Types of Wooden Toys
The Many Different Types of Wooden Toys
Children's Traditional Wooden Toys
Rocking Horses - an Ideal Gift for Any Child
Where to Place a Rocking Horse
Children's Modern Wooden Toys
The Art of Making a Wooden Toy
How to Build a Pull along Wooden Toy
How to Make a Pull along Wooden Duck
Where to Start
Building a Wooden Toy Car
Materials Required for Making a Wooden Car
Essential Tools
Design of the Car
Steps to Make Your Wooden Car
Tools and Materials for Making a Wooden Rocking Horse
A Full List of Useful Tools
Materials for Making Wooden Rocking Horse
Get the Correct Type of Lumber
How to Identify the Best Quality Lumber
Standard Measurements of Thickness of Lumber
Moisture Content of Lumber
Cutting the Rocking Horse Pattern
Sawing the Rocking Horse Pattern
Routing
Sanding
Dowels and Drills
Assembly
How to Make a Wooden Puzzle
Where to Locate Puzzle Graphics
Essentials for Making Wooden Puzzles
How to Make Interesting Puzzles?
Building a Wooden Elephant Puzzle
How to Make a Wooden Toy Spaceship
Materials for the Wooden Toy Spaceship
The Method
How to Make a Wooden Toy Train
Materials Required for Wooden Toy Train
Instructions for Making Wooden Toy Train
How to Make a Wooden Toy Helicopter
The Body Parts
Tools Needed for Making Wooden Helicopter
Steps for Making Wooden Toy Helicopter
How to Make a Toy Wooden Bug
The Tools and Supplies
The Parts of Wooden Toy Bug
Procedure for Making Wooden Toy Bug
How to Make a Wooden “Covered Wagon” Toy Box
Materials for Wooden Covered Wagon Toy Box
Tools and Other Accessories
Instructions
Tips
Personal Message from the Author
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"Wow! Thanks Dad, what a great present!"
"Gee, Grandpa how did you know?"
Squeals of delight and gales of laughter erupt amidst the family gathering.
From rocking horses to soap box derby cars - puzzles to trains. Are you in an age group
that remembers the joy when opening such a wonderful gift?
Finding quality wooden toys these days is not easy. Most fall into the category of
“educational toys.” That’s a fancy way of saying they can charge ten times the value of
a toys’ plastic counterpart.
Did you know that wooden toys have been traced back as far as 1100 B.C.? That alone
is a testimony to the quality and durability of wooden toys. Not to mention the fact that
parents’ back then couldn’t just drive to their local toy store.
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That’s where Fun Wooden Toys YOU Can Make comes in. This comprehensive guide
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Take a look at what you will find:
- The Many Different Types of Wooden Toys
- The Art of Making Wooden Toys
- How to Build a Pull Along Wooden Toys
- Building and Designing a Wooden Toy Car
- How to Make Wooden Puzzles
- How to Make a Wooden Toy Bug
- How to Build a Wooden Elephant Puzzle
- How to Make a Wooden Toy Spaceship
- How to Make a Wooden Toy Train
- How to Make a Wooden Toy Helicopter
- How to Make a Wooden Covered Wagon Toy Box
- How to Identify the Best Quality Lumber
- Selecting the Correct Materials
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