Making Timeless Toys in Wood

by Janet A. Strombeck

Book Overview

Paperback book with detailed plans for wooden toys. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0912355050
• ISBN13: 9780912355054
• Release Date: March 1986
• Publisher: Sun Designs
• Length: 95 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.4" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 15 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 10 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Excellent variety of toys and skill levels ...

As a freelance draftsperson this book is one of four by Sun Designs that I had the pleasure of assisting with. 'Timeless Toys in Wood' was a true delight as was its predecessor 'Classic Toys in Wood'. 'Timeless Toys in Wood' contains 35 toys including; toys a toddler can sit on to ride and steer, sleds and wagons, several trains including the a freight train terminal depot with buildings and accessories, a wonderful set of children's play furniture, and more. The book itself contains 20 mini plans. My niece was just a small child while I was working with the protypes of these toys. She visited often and of course loved to play test them. She spent endless hours of imaginative fun having tea parties at her own little table, playing with the turn of the century style kitchen appliances, and taking her doll (not included with the Strom toys) in the stroller (included as one of the Strom toys)for strolls in the garden. Unlike some mass made toys, these stood up to the rigors of play. Along with the mini-plans included in the book you will find excellent step-by-step instructions and materials lists. Full size plans for all the toys shown in the book can be ordered directly from Sun Designs. One other thing I must mention is the just how every one of my adult family and friends loved the old time 'ice box' (refrigerator) and wanted one for their own use as a decorative piece. The authors, Richard and Janet Strombeck are some of the nicest people I have met and worked for. They are an older couple who have delighted their grandchildren as well with these toys. Their toy plans are a treasure of the heart that you may share in for your children and theirs. That is the true joy of working with these plans, the smile upon a child's face and their sounds of joy at play with them. So I'd say to all craftspersons you're bringing a little bit of Santa's workshop home with you when you buy these books for your next holiday season. Enjoy!