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Reference Books for Toy Builders

Making Wooden Mechanical Toys

   ~ in association with Amazon.com

        A Lavish Guide to the Ingenious Design and Beauty
Automata and mechanical toys including their history, an explanation of their mechanisms, a survey of the leading makers, step–by–step instructions for making mechanisms, and 160 color photos.

The book features 21 leading makers, each with a distinctive style. With 160 color photos and 100 delightful examples of the craft, the book is a feast for collectors and enthusiasts. A substantial section of the book is devoted to making automata mechanisms, ideal for novices or those wishing to learn new techniques.

Illustrated, step–by–step instructions explain how to make a bearings box, which separately houses all the main mechanisms used in automata.

        With Step-by-Step Instructions and Plans
The difference between a good toy and a great one is the ability to entertain and instruct a child at the same time.

Les Neufeld, a woodworker with a graduate degree in Curriculum and Instructional Materials, combines his skills to show parents which toys are most effective for early childhood education, and then he gives them all the information they need to build those toys themselves.

Nine fun projects, from Pattern Blocks and Dominos to a Puzzle Train, will get little ones learning without them even realizing it! Over 200 color photos and drawings are included.

        A Fine Addition to Every Woodworking Collection!
Many wooden toys are quaint reminders of bygone days which, unfortunately, frequently appeal more to adults than to the children for whom they are intended. 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. Copyright © 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

        Far from a Routine Woodworking Book
Artist, inventor, and longtime author Rodney Frost is known for wacky, whimsical woodworking books that encourage readers to experiment. With his newest, most creative volume yet, he provides an introduction to the wild and whimsical world of kinetic art—art that moves.

Using plenty of informative sidebars and dynamic illustrations, Frost teaches the basic techniques in his own inimitable style, beginning with easy, fun projects like weather vanes and mobiles powered by air currents alone.

Then it’s on to simple toys you manipulate with strings, and art mechanized by levers, cranks, cams, and cogs.

Creative Kinetics will inspire even the least craft-minded ...

Handcrafted Wooden Toy Cars & Trucks

~ from Great Gift Ideas Etc
These are vintage model classic handcrafted wooden toy cars, trucks and tractors. Each is skillfully handcrafted by Jorge Perez, an Ecuadorian artesian, from selected hard woods, some of which are stained, then carefully sanded and glued into a high end quality masterpiece. These are the kind of toys that will be handed down from generation to generation. Unlike a mass-made toys, these beauties are real old-fashioned quality toys!