Wooden Tiger Toy

How to make a wooden tiger pull toy for a child.

1. Safety Googles

2. Band Saw

3. Belt sander

4. Orbital sander

5. Drill press

6. Axles and 1" wheels

7. Router table

8. Orange stain and paint

9. Wood glue

10. Cardboard scrap

11. 2"x6" scrap wood

Find a picture of the animal of your choice that can be recognized from the side.

With a sharpie outline the picture to make it easier to cut, but still a noticeable animal.

Trace the animal of choice on a piece of cardboard so its easy to cut out.

Cut out the template on the cardboard with a razor blade or scissors if it is easier.

With the cut out piece of cardboard, put in on a piece of 2"x 6" piece of scrap wood and trace it.

Follow the trace marks with the band saw to cut out the shape.

After done cutting, sand the sides with an orbital sander and the insides with a belt sander.

With a 1/4" round over bit, router the edges of the toy to make it rounded and smooth.

With the drill press drill two holes so you can put axles and wheels on.

On a piece of paper, draw how you are going to paint your animal.

Start painting your toy with the design that you like. You can also use stain if you want.

This is a super easy and fun toy to make for children and kids.