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by Norman Marshall (Author), Bill Jones (Author)
Norm Marshall was a well-known toy maker, whose classic toys were loved by children and woodworkers alike. They provided hours and hours of entertainment for countless generations, and best of all - they were easy to build. Now you can build a Norm Marshall wooden toy! With Great Book of Wooden Toys, you'll discover 37 three-dimensional projects, each complete with an exploded illustration, a materials list and detailed step-by-step instructions for a fool-proof building experience. More than 125 photographs show woodworkers how every piece goes together. A special chapter is also devoted to finishing or painting your toys for a professional look. Toys include: -Classic Model T car -Steamroller -Bulldozer -Biplane -Trains and much more. There's also 16 projects perfect for beginners - like a pull-along train and circus animals.
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Great Book of Wooden Toys Build Hours of Fun for Generations to Come with these Classic Wooden Toys In today's era of mass production and plastic, there may well be no other woodworking project as rewarding to build as a wooden toy. A wooden toy gets back to the basics of handmade craftsmanship, natural and safe materials, and, best of all, good old-fashioned fun. Wooden toys are fun to build, fun to give, and fun to play with-especially the more than 50 ingenious designs in Great Book of Wooden Toys. From a powerful bulldozer to a pioneer-inspired paddleboat, Great Book of Wooden Toys includes 37 three-dimensional toys any child will love, along with 16 "pull-along" classics that are perfect for toddlers. Each project includes complete step-by-step instructions, exploded diagrams, and color photographs of each finished toy from every angle showing exactly how they fit together. Great Book of Wooden Toys includes the latest information regarding child-safe finishes and materials.
