Whittle Robin Engine

Whittle Robin Engine

Craftsman: Eric Whittle

Knapp Collection #: 450

Catalog #: 2016.8.1b

Contributor: Paul Knapp

The “Robin” engine is Eric Whittle’s custom-made award presented to Jim Schiller for his extraordinary effort, recovery, and the successful return of Mr. Whittle’s Cirrus engine.

Wilesco D6 Steam Plant

Wilesco D6 Steam Plant

Craftsman: Wilesco

Catalog #: 2011.18.8

Donor: Joe Kunkler

A small burner underneath the boiler heats the water to make steam, which powers the single-cylinder horizontal steam engine.

Wilesco Vintage Toy Steam Machine Shop

Wilesco Vintage Toy Steam Machine Shop

Craftsman: Wilesco

Donor: Joe Kunkler

A miniature vintage toy machine shop produced by Wilesco. The set includes a black lathe and stamping press among other tools.

Wimshurst Influence Machine 

Wimshurst Influence Machine 

Craftsman: Unknown 

Catalog #: 2014.26.1

Donor: The Joe Martin Foundation for Exceptional Craftsmanship

The Wimshurst influence machine is an electrostatic generator, which is a machine for generating high voltages. It was developed between 1880 and 1883.

Witch’s House Dollhouse

Witch’s House Dollhouse

Craftsman: Joe and Jan Haring

Catalog #: 2013.17.4

Donor: Jan Haring

This 1/12 scale 2-story dollhouse is called, “Witch’s House.” A few miniature trick-or-treaters can be seen daring to approach the wrinkled witch.

Wooden Cement Truck 

Wooden Cement Truck 

Craftsman: Perry Henderson

Catalog #: 2010.8.2   

Donor: Phillip Henderson 

Another scale wooden model built by Perry Henderson, this one is a standard cement truck.

Wooden Chopper Motorcycle

Wooden Chopper Motorcycle

Craftsman: Kenneth Roger Casey

Catalog #: 2018.34.1

Contributor: Kenneth Roger Casey

This wooden model chooper is 26″-long and stands 12″-tall. The chopper was scratch built from walnut and maple.

Wooden Fire Truck

Wooden Fire Truck

Craftsman: George C. Russell

Catalog #: 2012.42.2

Donor: John McGinley

This wooden toy model fire truck includes a hose tender with ladders, a spare tire under the trailer, a fire extinguisher, and lights.

Wooden Horizontal Steam Engine

Wooden Horizontal Steam Engine

Craftsman: Eckhard Fadtke

Catalog #: 2019.17.2

Donor: Eckhard Fadtke

This wooden horizontal steam engine was built by Eckhard Fadtke.

Wooden Inline Motor Drive Demo Model

Wooden Inline Motor Drive Demo Model

Craftsman: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow

Catalog #: 2013.49.15

Contributor: Daniel "Buzz" Brunkow

Buzz built this wooden model to show how the in-and-out motion of the piston is translated into rotary motion of the output shaft above it.

Wooden Replica WWII Jeep Motor

Wooden Replica WWII Jeep Motor

Craftsman: Robert Haugen

Catalog #: 2022.6.1

Donor: Robert Haugen

Robert Haugen built this miniature wooden replica of a WWII Jeep motor.

Wooden Semi-Truck Tractor and Trailer

Wooden Semi-Truck Tractor and Trailer

Craftsman: George C. Russell

Catalog #: 2012.42.1

Donor: John McGinley

This wooden toy model semi-truck tractor with flatbed trailer was built by George C. Russell. The toy truck is a few feet long.

Wooden Spinning Wheel

Wooden Spinning Wheel

Craftsman: Eckhard Fadtke

Catalog #: 2019.17.5

Donor: Eckhard Fadtke

This small wooden spinning wheel was handmade by Eckhard Fadtke.

Wooden Stake Bed Truck

Wooden Stake Bed Truck

Craftsman: George C. Russell

Catalog #: 2012.42.3

Donor: John McGinley

This wooden toy model stake bed truck is painted in vibrant green, red and yellow colors.

Wooden Toy Collection

Wooden Toy Collection

Craftsman: Ocean Hills Woodchucks Woodworking Club

Catalog #: 2013.24.1

Donor: Ocean Hills Woodchucks Woodworking Club

Members of the Ocean Hills Woodchucks woodworking club have built and donated a variety of small wooden toys for display.

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Presented by The Joe Martin Foundation for Exceptional Craftsmanship