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Traditional Wooden Toys
Modern Day Wooden Toys
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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
tutor's role to ensure that
you receive constructive
feedback and to deal with
any queries you may have.
You are more than welcome
to telephone, fax or email
your personal tutor.
You will also have access to
a dedicated and friendly
team of administrators and
course advisors who offer
sound and professional
guidance and advice when
you need it. This ensures
that you will never feel
neglected and that you will
always succeed!
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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Modern toys come with various attractive accessories; flashing lights and bulbs, and run
on batteries. Children today have a wide choice of toys ranging from video games like
Xboxes and other mechanized toys.
Amidst all the modern playthings, the traditional wooden toys are still the choice of most
children and adults alike.
These traditional wooden toys include doll houses, rock horses, step stools, wooden
toyshops and many others. Wooden toys continue to offer unbridled joy and playing
hours to children long after the other toys go into oblivion. Surprisingly, dollhouses and
rocking horses came into existence in the beginning of the nineteenth century. They
continue to enthrall the children of the twenty-first century.
Wooden toys have been a favorite of children from the early civilizations of Egypt and
Rome. Toys then were wooden, as plastic and rubber were still unknown. People of
those ages used to carve out exquisite wooden toys to keep children busy while their
parents were working. Wooden toys were very popular with the children of wealthy
families as is evident from various archaeological findings. The tomb of a ten-year-old
girl contained a beautifully carved wooden doll with many other things.
Rocking Horses - an Ideal Gift for Any Child
Consider a few important points before purchasing or building a rocking horse as a gift
for any child. The first consideration is the height of the child. The rocking horse should
be proportionate for the child to climb and ride on safely. If it is too high, the child
cannot climb on by himself. If it is too low, the child may have to fold his legs while
riding. Either way, it would be very uncomfortable for the child and they may be
disappointed.
Get a horse that the child can mount easily. Normally, toy companies suggest the
correct size if you tell them the age of the child. While choosing a rocking horse,
compare the height of the seat from the floor to the inseam of the child riding it. Again,
buying a horse that is perfect for the child to ride right now does not make much sense.
Consider buying one that they can grow to enjoy in the years ahead.
Where to Place a Rocking Horse
Rocking horses do not occupy much space. However, it needs more than a place for the
child to rock and play on it. The child’s play room should be able to accommodate the
rocking horse along with other playthings. It should not collide with other toys and the
child should be able to push it aside to a safe place after playing. It should not be close
to stairs or any other place where a child can be hurt.
Other Wooden Toys
You can choose many other wooden toys as a gift for the child. It could be any other
form of rocking vehicle along the same lines of a traditional wooden rocking horse. In
some cases, traditional wooden toys become antique decorative items for your house.
You can place them as decorative items long after your children outgrow them. In some
cases, adults also buy some of the traditional wooden toys for themselves. Although
they do not play with them, they consider these traditional wooden toys to be exclusive
decorative pieces for beautifying their drawing rooms.
Wooden toys are available for all ages. You can come across a traditional wooden toy
for a toddler or a school going kid, to a bubbly teenager. These toys hardly show any
signs of the passage of time.
Children's Modern Wooden Toys
Toy making is a huge industry now. Although wood is not the main material in use for
making modern toys, yet wooden toys remain the eternal favorites of children. Modern
toys are available in plastic and rubber too. These materials support easy toy making
and therefore manufacturers are able to produce many toys using such materials. They
can provide many choices of toys too. Yet wooden toys are perennial favorites.
Some popular modern wooden toys include wooden trains with railroad accessories,
wooden horses, wooden toy houses, wooden planes, wooden cars, wooden toy trucks,
wooden carom boards, wooden chess sets, wooden blocks and wooden cradles too.
Wooden toys normally are made of hardwood and manufacturers dip these toys in
natural oils that are safe for children. The paints used contain non-toxic toy enamel.
Wooden cradles are easier to install and maneuver. These cradles pose very few risks
and are therefore less harmful.
Wooden children’s toys score over plastic and synthetic toys for various reasons:
- Wooden toys do not suffer serious damage even with rough handling. It is
difficult to damage a wooden toy due to its sturdiness, so they have a longer
lifespan.
- Wood is a biodegradable and natural product. Therefore, manufacturing wooden
toys does not create any pollution.
- Wooden toys are safe for children, as wood is a natural product. Paints used on
wooden toys are nontoxic and do not cause any allergies.
- Wooden toys do not usually have any small parts. Therefore, wooden toys
ensure a safe playtime for your children.
- Wooden toys may be exclusive art pieces too, with excellent carvings that may be
handcrafted. These toys make excellent gift items.
- Some of the modern wooden toys are becoming more tech-savvy. Manufacturers
are using technological measures to introduce various safety measures and
produce unique wooden toys.
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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.
Why not learn how to create your own quality wooden toys and watch the children in
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That’s where Fun Wooden Toys YOU Can Make comes in. This comprehensive guide
leads you step by step on a creative journey toward completing a project that will bring
about those giggles of glee from some lucky child.
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
No stone is left unturned in teaching you how to create beautiful custom wooden toys.
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