In this article I’ll share two wooden toy woodworking
projects that sell and these are low cost projects which are simple to build.
Snazz it up with a cost of creative paint and you will get high margin on these
toys. Have you seen the prices on premium wood toys for kids these days? They
are exorbitant and it is a huge market. Why not join in with these 2 woodworking
projects as a start.
Extractor / Earth Mover Woodworking Plan
This earth mover wooden toy features a moveable shovel that
stops in different positions. This woodworking project should successfully accommodate
most of your child’s heavy earth moving needs for quite sometimes. It is
pictured here built in clear pine but it can be built in a wide variety of
woods, soft maple would be an excellent alternate choice.
Begin construction of earth mover woodworking project with
the body. Rip an 18” length of ¾” stock 4-1/2” wide then set the saw for a 30
degree bevel. Make a crosscut to produce the mitered ends. Cut from the
remainder then make a series of 1/8” deep kerf cuts spaced 1/8” apart to detail
the radiator grille. Cut the side pieces to size then bore the axle holes
before assembly. Use a belt sander or hand plane (or both to form the front end
curves. Cut the cab and remaining body parts to size then use the router with a
5/32” corner rounding bit to ease all sharp corners before completing the body
assembly.
