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Great Book of Wooden Toys

More Than 50 Easy-to-Build Projects (American Woodworker)
Bill Jones | Norman Marshall
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Product Type: Paperback / softback

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Pages 232
Publish Date 2009-06-01
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Size 7.5" x 9.0" x 0.49605"
Author Bill Jones | Norman Marshall

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toxic materials and finishes. Although they are not designed exactly to scale, they do not exhibit the chunkiness of many wooden toys. These models have a sleek, contemporary look to them. If I have one reservation about the book, it's that the projects seem geared more towards boys than girls. Perhaps it's a reflection of the times when these toys were designed, but the majority of these toys would be traditionally considered 'boy's toys' (e.g. trains, planes, boats, cars, and industrial equipment). Nevertheless, the enduring popularity of wooden toys and these in particular is a testament to the fun that kids have playing with them and that adults have making them.
This book was first published in 1986 and has recently been revised for the current generation of hobbyists and woodworkers. The author, Norm Marshall, passed away twenty
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toxic materials and finishes. Although they are not designed exactly to scale, they do not exhibit the chunkiness of many wooden toys. These models have a sleek, contemporary look to them. If I have one reservation about the book, it's that the projects seem geared more towards boys than girls. Perhaps it's a reflection of the times when these toys were designed, but the majority of these toys would be traditionally considered 'boy's toys' (e.g. trains, planes, boats, cars, and industrial equipment). Nevertheless, the enduring popularity of wooden toys and these in particular is a testament to the fun that kids have playing with them and that adults have making them.
This book was first published in 1986 and has recently been revised for the current generation of hobbyists and woodworkers. The author, Norm Marshall, passed away twenty
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step directions are quite detailed, giving tidbits of information, warnings, and strategies to prevent problems. It's nice to learn from experience but sometimes it is even better to learn from someone else's! Due to my current schedule I wasn't able to make one of the projects this month but it's on my "to do list". The Model T car is calling my name. I can't wait to add my version to those currently shared at LumberJocks.com. My Ratings of The Book Layout and Appearance: Good balance of pictures, diagrams, and words. Thumbs Up! Instructions: Easy to follow; precise plans. Thumbs Up! Project Selection: Air, land, sea; single items and toys that link together. Great combination. Thumbs Up! Overall: Thumbs Up!
Who doesn't love a good ol' wooden toy to play with? Norm Marshall's book, Great Book of Wooden Toys, provides a variety of plans for a number of vehicles for the air, land, and sea. Also included in the projects are some cute little animals that can be linked together. What I especially enjoyed with this book is the extensive amount of information in the Preface regarding wood selection, safety issue (for the children who will be enjoying these toys) and some basic "how to" information that is used for the projects. Being a relative beginner at woodworking I also appreciate the options that are provided throughout the pages. For example, he suggests that you can use his hole

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About the Author

| Norman Marshall (1932-1982) led an active life as a naval aviator. After serving 25 years in the Navy, he retired with more than 5,000 hours of flying time. Once again a civilian, he began to look for a hobby that was relaxing, useful, and fun. Remembering the nostalgic smell of freshly cut wood, he decided that woodworking would be a good choice. Norm had an active imagination and love of fun so he started designing toys in 1974. He had found the perfect hobby and continued to design and build wooden toys until his death in 1982

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