Have fun making these cool wooden toys, games and even gumball machines that are unexpectedly action packed. Most of the projects can be built in an hour, but will be sure to provide hours of entertainment. Easy-to-make projects that will delight children and the young at heart. Full-color photographs, detailed drawings, a chapter on getting started, and two step-by-step projects included.

Turn your workshop into a fun-filled toy factory! Your mission is to invent, build, and control wild and wacky toys! Are you up for the challenge? This madcap follow-up to Zany Wooden Toys that Whiz, Spin, Pop, and Fly is sure to thrill your inner ten-year-old. Zany Wooden Toys Reloaded! is packed with author Bob Gilsdorf's best and most creative projects. Disarm spy robots, launch flying discs, throw cards magically across the room- each of these imaginative woodworking projects ranks high on the fun scale! Inside you'll find 9 show-stopping creations that will delight kids and adults alike, including: Magician's Envy Cardthrower; Boomerang Launcher; Bottle Cap Shooter; Pirate Coin Maker; Crayon Dispenser; Desktop Flicker-er; Knobby Knocker; Energy Orb Robot Battle; Gumball Smackdown.

There is no secret to creating a winning Pinewood Derby car; all racers need is a great design and an understanding of these tips that trick their cars out for maximum speed. In three sections, this handbook takes builders from the beginning of car construction to ultimate derby-winning modifications. The "basic car" section addresses broad building concerns such as cutting the design, attaching and lubricating the wheels, and balancing the weight. "Winning car" secrets include extending the vehicle base, polishing axles, and modifying and aligning the wheels. Finally, the championship techniques of the "ultimate car" are revealed, allowing builders to shave those last tenths of a second off their times and go home with the trophy.

Traces the history of wooden toys, describing the methods used to create them in different eras and presenting step-by-step instructions for making a wide range of traditional wooden toys.

Follow Dash Derby on an adventure through the 7 easy steps to building your first Pinewood Derby race car. No woodworking skills are required for this family fun project--just patience and the desire to have a good time!

FEATURES Carving an 1880s Western Train Members of the Caricature Carvers of America join forces to create a nostalgic display Techniques Drilling Clean Holes By Bob Duncan Easily store back issues in a three-ring binder with the aid of this simple jig Creating Clothespin Carvings By Forrest Holder Clever idea turns ordinary clothespins into festive Christmas ornaments Chip Carver's Lapboard By Gary MacKay Carve in your living room with this simple shop-made board Projects Carve and Paint an Evergreen Tree By Bob Mason Complement your Christmas carvings with elegant handcarved trees Secret Treasures Santa Claus By Deborah Call Santa's chimney doubles as a hidden box Hand Carving a Simple Reindeer By Don Swartz Easy-to-carve deer is the perfect complement to your holiday display Carving a Star Ornament By Jim Sebring Create colorful holiday ornaments with basic techniques Heirloom Santa Ornament By Wayne Shinlever Hand carve this festive design modeled after vintage glass ornaments Carve a Christmas Stocking By Chris Pye Delightful project adds country charm to your holiday décor Whittling Santa Pencils By Ron Johnson Turn ordinary pencils into festive Santas in eight easy steps Carving Farmyard Animals By Irene Bertils and Dusty Dussinger Create ornaments or freestanding toys from these simple designs Power Carve a Wooden Spoon By Chuck Solomon and Dave Hamilton Functional project introduces basic power carving techniques Passing Preflight Inspection By Sandy Smith Learn texturing secrets and get a behind-the-scenes look at the planning process Easy Santa Ornament By Dan Haack Quickly build your holiday inventory with eye stamps and a simple template Relief Carve a Winter Lighthouse By Robert Stadtlander Capture the tranquility of a snow-covered landscape with this painted relief scene Making Heirloom Baby Rattles By Gene Hochhalter Classic carving projects make thoughtful gifts DEPARTMENTS Editor's Column From Our Mailbag News and Notes Tips and Techniques Reader Gallery Product Review Relief Column Calendar of Events Coming Features Ad Directory & Classifieds Woodchips

Making Toys is a complete guide to making wooden toys and trucks. Learn from skilled woodworkers Sam Martin and Roger Schroeder as they walk you through a featured Peterbilt truck tractor project with step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow photography. Once completed, detailed woodworking plans for other vintage cars – including a Ford Model A pickup, a 1932 Buick sedan, a flatbed trailer, and a van trailer – are also provided for you to accomplish on your own! Each scroll saw and woodworking project contains measured drawings and parts lists.