Try some of these free wooden toy plans and let them inspire you to create plans and toys of your own design.
Look around and you'll find plenty toys and plans to get toy making ideas. You can
download free plans, buy premium plans, copy existing toys, and other never-ending
sources.
Some of the things you should keep in mind when choosing free wooden toy plans are all about safety.
Sharp edges. Especially important at the toddler age. They're constantly falling and tripping.
Toxic finishes. There are some great finishes now that you don't have to worry about.
Overall weight. This is often overlooked with wooden toys. Make sure it isn't a struggle to carry it around.
Small parts. Needless to say stay away from these projects.
You'll find that one of the better places to get
free wooden toy plans is from past issues of magazines.
Give Wood Magazine. a try.
The back issues of this woodworking magazine are still available and are as popular today as when they were first published.
| Train Track Router Bits and FREE Plan | | These carbide-tipped bits let you create classic wooden toy train tracks,
similar to the expensive store-bought track.
Double groove bit cuts both track grooves in a single pass.
Use single groove bit for curved track sections.
1/2" shanks.
White Birch, Maple or European Beech stock recommended.
Click here for your FREE Downloadable Train Track Plan
Train Track Router Bits and FREE Plan |  |
| Solid Brass Mailbox Door and FREE Mail Truck Bank Plan! | | Designed in the tradition of the original post office box, this solid brass door
can be used in a variety of projects like this Mail Truck Bank.
Get this Mail Truck Bank Downloadable Plan FREE!
( HTML or PDF) Mail Truck Bank Hardware Kit
includes: four 2-3/4'' Spoked Wheels, 1-1/4'' Steering Wheel, two 1/2''
Headlights and one Solid Brass Mailbox Door. Solid Brass Mailbox Door and FREE Mail Truck Bank Plan! |  |
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Parts for Free Wooden Toy Plans |
 | Toymaker’s Finish Safe for use on children’s toys and furniture. A completely non-toxic finish when cured...Toymaker’s Finish |
 | Treaded Toy Wheels Solid wood wheels with deeply cut treads. Made from selected Northern Hardwoods...Treaded Toy Wheels |
 | Maple Axles Axles for the wheels. Sanded and ready to finish...Maple Axles |
 | Hardwood Balls These perfect spheres are made of northern white birch and are undrilled, unfinished and tumble sanded...Hardwood Balls |
 | Spoked Wheels Great for old style model cars and wild west wagons. Sets include axles and four wheels. Spoked wheels come with tapered axle pegs, sold in sets of 4. ..Spoked Wheels |
 | Rubbariders The perfect treads for toys and models! Available in both original and mag styling!..Rubbariders |
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| Making Heirloom Toys | | Over 20 innovative projects will keep you amused in the shop and the kids happy in the playroom. Making Heirloom Toys |  |
| Making Toys That Teach | | Instructions and plans for heirloom toys that delight children and teach essential skills. The difference between a good toy and a great one is its ability to entertain -- and instruct -- a child at the same time. Making Toys That Teach |  |
| 13 Bar Xylophone Kit, with Free Online Sheet Music! | | A fun project for woodworkers and musicians of all ages! The kit includes 13 bars —
enough for one complete chromatic octave — plus instructions for building a classic
wooden base. Makes a great gift. Wood and hardware sold separately.
Click here for Free Online Xylophone Sheet Music! 13 Bar Xylophone Kit, with Free Online Sheet Music! |  |
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