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"ross"

28/07/2004 9:39 PM

free plans for toys?

I'm looking for a free plan for a toy train or a car for my dad to make for
my two year old. My dad is a retired carpenter and asked for some sort of
plan so we all know what we are getting - Does anyone know of a plan that
would suit a two year old - ie big wheels, nothing fiddly etc.

cheers, Ross


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DH

Dave Hinz

in reply to "ross" on 28/07/2004 9:39 PM

28/07/2004 9:48 PM

On Wed, 28 Jul 2004 21:39:07 +0000 (UTC), ross <[email protected]> wrote:
> I'm looking for a free plan for a toy train or a car for my dad to make for
> my two year old. My dad is a retired carpenter and asked for some sort of
> plan so we all know what we are getting - Does anyone know of a plan that
> would suit a two year old - ie big wheels, nothing fiddly etc.

If you were in the USA, I'd suggest Rockler's, as they have parts such
as the wheels, axles, and so on in their stores. Perhaps there is a
arts & crafts store in your area which might have what you're looking for?
Usually, if they have the parts, they'll have suggestions on how to use
them as well, is what I'm thinking.

Dave Hinz

JJ

in reply to Dave Hinz on 28/07/2004 9:48 PM

28/07/2004 7:41 PM


Re: free plans for toys?

Group: rec.woodworking Date: Wed, Jul 28, 2004, 9:48pm (EDT+4)
[email protected] (Dave=A0Hinz) says:
If you were in the USA, I'd suggest Rockler's, <snip>

Ah, but he did say free. Regardless, there's always google, If he
uses "free toy plans", aith the ", he'll get 93 hits, with the first
one:
http://www.allwoodwork.com/freeplans/freetoyplans.htm

And, if he tries it without the ", he'll get 1,740,000 hits.

Where is he then?



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"Joe_Stein"

in reply to "ross" on 28/07/2004 9:39 PM

28/07/2004 10:14 PM

Is there a public library nearby? If so, check out the books and magazines
on woodworking.
Good luck.
Joe





"ross" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm looking for a free plan for a toy train or a car for my dad to make
for
> my two year old. My dad is a retired carpenter and asked for some sort of
> plan so we all know what we are getting - Does anyone know of a plan that
> would suit a two year old - ie big wheels, nothing fiddly etc.
>
> cheers, Ross
>
>

RB

Richard Boggs

in reply to "ross" on 28/07/2004 9:39 PM

29/07/2004 5:52 PM

"ross" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:

> I'm looking for a free plan for a toy train or a car for my dad to
> make for my two year old. My dad is a retired carpenter and asked for
> some sort of plan so we all know what we are getting - Does anyone
> know of a plan that would suit a two year old - ie big wheels, nothing
> fiddly etc.
>
> cheers, Ross
>
>

Don't know how much it's for small kids (although I made it for a friend's
newborn for future use), but I've got some plans for a 4-car train I made
up on http://www.pca-irving.com/rb. They're not long on instruction, but
now that I've made the train (I can post pics too, if desired), I can give
some help on the details. Figured it'd be worth a look...

-Richard

MH

"Mark Hopkins"

in reply to "ross" on 28/07/2004 9:39 PM

28/07/2004 7:29 PM

Try these guys. I have gotten good fast service from past orders.
http://www.meiselwoodhobby.com

"ross" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm looking for a free plan for a toy train or a car for my dad to make
for
> my two year old. My dad is a retired carpenter and asked for some sort of
> plan so we all know what we are getting - Does anyone know of a plan that
> would suit a two year old - ie big wheels, nothing fiddly etc.
>
> cheers, Ross
>
>

cC

[email protected] (Charlie Self)

in reply to "Mark Hopkins" on 28/07/2004 7:29 PM

29/07/2004 8:14 AM

Mark Hopkins responds:

>Try these guys. I have gotten good fast service from past orders.
> http://www.meiselwoodhobby.com
>

Paul Meisel is a nice guy and a former woodworking teacher, which tends to give
his offerings a different flavor. The company has been around for a while and
responds quickly.

Charlie Self
"Did you know that the White House drug test is multiple choice?" Rush Limbaugh

MH

"Mark Hopkins"

in reply to "Mark Hopkins" on 28/07/2004 7:29 PM

29/07/2004 4:40 PM

You have a silver tongue Charlie!

"Charlie Self" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Mark Hopkins responds:
>
> >Try these guys. I have gotten good fast service from past orders.
> > http://www.meiselwoodhobby.com
> >
>
> Paul Meisel is a nice guy and a former woodworking teacher, which tends to
give
> his offerings a different flavor. The company has been around for a while
and
> responds quickly.
>
> Charlie Self
> "Did you know that the White House drug test is multiple choice?" Rush
Limbaugh
>


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