This is a book for all woodworkers who enjoy making moving, mechanically oriented objects, such as puzzles, games, gears, motors and the like. It is the novelty of a wooden lock that makes it so irresistible to woodworkers and crafts enthusiasts alike. Includes complete instructions and plans for five working wooden locks. All in color. This book features plans for six inventive toy systems with interchangeable components, including boats, ships, trucks, and houses.
All projects come with complete instructions and plans.
They are easy to understand and are built from hardwoods and top- grade finishing materials. Quite an inventive toy system. Twelve puzzles of four different basic types are described in this guide, along with the tools and techniques needed to make them. There is expert advice on the woods, glues and finishes that will give the best results. These puzzles are beautiful and intriguing objects in their own right, and offer woodworkers a delightful means of sharpening their skills and astonishing their friends.