Sometimes parts from toy library puzzles get lost. On this occassion it was teh cow that had gone walkabout. The job required creating a piece…
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Vintage wooden train set repair
This vintage wooden train set had a few broken parts and some missing pieces. Whilst it would have been more appropriate to make the repairs…
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Folding dolls house
This foldable dolls house is designed for easy storage and space-saving. It features walls made of marine ply, clear acrylic windows with etched frames, a white acrylic facade, stairs from Pohutukawa and marine ply, and leather hinges.
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Toy Library Xylophone
After the cords of a toy instrument were damaged, the toy was disassembled, and the cords were replaced. New strikers were crafted using old foam paint brush handles and wooden balls. The toy was then returned to the Whakatane Toy Library for continued use. Materials used included 3.2mm shock cord, hot melt glue, and a screw press.
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Magnetic blocks
I was fascinated by the magnetic wooden blocks created by Tegu (https://tegu.com/pages/our-story) and had to discover how these blocks could be made. So I started…
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Mozaic puzzles
A set of brightly coloured geometrically shaped tiles in a wooden frame. Geometric shapes were cut using a CNC router Materials: Tiles: 10 mm pineFrame:…
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Duplo fence duplicates
The challenge: All but three of the fences from a 30 year old Duplo set were broken and replacements were no longer available. Could I…
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Pin hammer toy
A simple pin-hammer toy for the budding DIY enthusiast. Knock the pins through – rotate the block, knock the pins back the other way. Plstic…
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Name spelling puzzle
A personalised letter placing puzzle for a toddler. CNC milled using an inlay method from ply. Materials: Face and letters: 9 mm plyBack: 3 mm…
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Busy board
Keeping the young mind active and engaged. What’s your favourite gadget?
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