RETRO STACKING TOY
Introduction: RETRO STACKING TOY
I wanted to make a special gift for my dear friend's grandbaby that is turning one in a few weeks. I thought of making this wooden stacking toy. So many toys today are made from plastic and other materials, however, the feel of a wooden toy is so comforting. I think of this as a "retro toy" that hopefully <PERSON> will enjoy for many years and perhaps pass along to her own children someday!
And I made it from one piece of wood!
Step 1: Supplies
One piece of wood
12" X 18"
3/4 wooden dowel
8" wooden plaque (for the base, or you can cut your own)
*assorted woodshop tools ; band saw, drill press, table saw
sandpaper
wood glue
painting supplies
Step 2: Create Shapes
measure the wood and into 6 pieces, each 6"X6"
design pieces and cut the shapes. 644
I decided to do bugs in a garden theme.
Step 3: Drill Holes
I used a drill press with a 13/16 flat wood drill bit.
The hole didn't go completely through the wood I used for the stacking pieces, therefore, I had to flip each piece and continue the hole from the other side.
Step 4: The Base
When drilling the hole in the base (to insert the dowel for stacking) I did not want to go all the way through.
I used an 6" square wooden plaque for the base of my toy. (An option would be to cut your own base. )
Step 5: Dowel
Place the dowel in the hole of the base and stack the 6 wooden pieces on top.
Measure and cut the dowel.
SAND ALL PIECES, including what will be the exposed edge of the dowel.
Step 6: Painting
Paint all the pieces including the base.
Use wood glue to insert the dowel in the base.
I used Blick Studio Acrylic (non Toxic paint) and finished each piece with a water-based gloss finish. I wanted the pieces to be glossy as well as a surface that can be easily cleaned and also safe for <PERSON> to chew on if necessary!
Step 7: Close Up
One side of each critter is detailed and the underside is solid colors of the rainbow.
Step 8: February 2012
One of the first Instructables I ever published, back in 2012 was my
Sandwich Stacking Toy/Coaster Set by <PERSON>
I had forgotten that I made it using ONE PIECE OF WOOD! 76