Some of the earliest toys for children were probably made from wood. As woodworking equipment got more sophisticated, so did the toys. Some of today's modern woodworking craftsmen are producing the toys of our childhood dreams. In this section we honor those special toymakers.
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Jim BalestreriWooden toys for needy tots |
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Chuck HoggarthLarge scale construction equipment in wood |
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Harold ManwaringA working 4-4-0 steam locomotive made from wood |
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If you have additional information on a project or builder shown on this site that your would like to contribute, please e-mail craig@CraftsmanshipMuseum.com. We also welcome new contributions. Please see our page at www.CraftsmanshipMuseum.com/newsubmit.htm for a submission form and guidelines for submitting descriptive copy and photos for a new project.
This section is sponsored by The Engine Collectors' Journal, a publication for collectors of the small gas engines used for model aircraft, boats and racecars. Published since 1963 by the Model Museum at 28795 County Road 331, Buena Vista, CO 81211 (Mailing address P.O. Box 243, Buena Vista, CO 81211).
Our special thanks to Tim Dannels at The Engine Collectors' Journal for his contributions to this section.
To learn how your company or organization can sponsor a section in the Craftsmanship Museum, please contact craig@CraftsmanshipMuseum.com.
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