People email us asking what tools they need to start making wooden toys. The honest answer is "less than you think." My first ten toys were made with a $35 hand saw, a $40 cordless drill, and a $25 sander. Every workshop I've ever owned has eventually filled up with shiny single-purpose tools that get […]
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Woodworking technique, finishes, tools, and safety
Of all the questions parents ask when they see one of Chris's builds in the workshop, the most common is: "Is it safe for the baby to put in her mouth?" The answer depends entirely on what you finish it with. The wood itself is almost never the problem. The finish is. I've been restoring […]