My First Wood Toy

[Brian Sommers]

I'm a bit disappointed in some areas.

The rough area around the hole and that other close up area where the wood is nicked a little.
Also, the glue joints, to glaring?

I sanded it this morning and I'm planning on finishing it with Clark's Mineral Oil and I'm waiting for my wheels to come in.

Can I patch this with some wood filler or do I scrap this piece? Or am I being to fussy?

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[Doug Garson]

I'd sand it to get rid of any sharp edges or splinters, oil it and be done. It's a child's toy not a piece of fine furniture. The child will love it defects and all and probably add a few of their own in short order. I'm assuming this will be a gift. If this is for sale unfortunately some adult may reject it as not perfect enough for their perfect child.

[Michael Moscicki]

How will the toy look after the kid plays with it. Unless you were making a detailed replica of an old truck, I would leave it as is. Then again there is nothing stopping you from ordering more wheels and making another toy.

[Mel Fulks]

I like the design. Have you ever seen a real truck without a ding or two ? I would paint it...maybe paint the child's name on the door. Definately provide some junk to haul around. Children want to see color.

[Lee Schierer]

I would advise against wood filler. It may chip out later, particularly if the child chews on it.

When boring a through hole like that, stop your drill just as the tip first appears on the back (bottom) side. Then reverse the piece and drill through from the other side using the tiny hole made by the center of the drill as your guide. Wet those scratch marks in photo #2 with a drop or two of water on each one and let it dry and re-sand, I think most of the marks will disappear.

[Mark Patoka]

I would leave it as is, just sand out any splinters or obvious rough areas. It's made from pine so it's not going to be perfect (from my experience making toys from pine). I made a prototype dump truck from pine before I made the ones I was giving as gifts out of hardwoods. If it's meant to be used and abused, your little nicks and scratches will soon be unnoticeable.

It looks very nice.

[Jim Finn]

Looks good to me as is. I suggest next time,not to make the hole go all the way through. A child can put their finger in there and another child pull it away quickly and hurt them.

[Bill Orbine]

Every artist is his own worst critic. It is one way for you to learn and do better next time no matter how well others say you you've done! Hey! It's your first toy!

[Brian Sommers]

Well I sanded it down real good and I got it all smoothed out. I had wanted to try to sell it. I don't know how to even price something like this. I was hoping for $9 but could I get $14 for it or is that a little to much?