Making a Steam Roller Toy

In continuing with our construction series of wooden toys, I have designed a steam roller for this week's show. This is a fun but challenging toy with many different layers to form the final product. I hope you will try this one for yourself and that you enjoy the show.
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As with all my wooden toys that I design, this pattern is free for the asking. All you need to do is send me an email at [e-mail] and I would be more than happy to send a copy your way. You can also visit the website's free pattern section to download a copy if you wish. acutabovewoodworkings.com/fre...

[@meawayfromhome]

Hi Kenny, another great kids project. great series Kenny.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you like the toy and the series Philip. Thanks for tuning in to the show

[@paulcookcook1500]

I'm lost for word's. ........ 👍👍👍👍👍

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I hope this means that you liked it Paul. Thanks for tuning in to the show

[@bigsparky65]

Cool little toy, enjoy watching your videos

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear it. This was definitely a fun one to design and make. The pattern is available to download for free from my website if you are interested. Thanks for tuning in to the show. www.acutabovewoodworkings.com

[@markduggan3451]

Another great project. I look forward to mucking this up lol

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I don't think you'll muck it up Mark. I think you'll do just fine. Thanks for tuning in and good luck on your project.

[@wiseoldfool]

Another great little project, Kenny.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Barry. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@jimfromri]

HOME RUN! Ken, you’ve really outdone yourself with the design on this one. My grandson is going to love it. Fantastic to have it fit within a series too. Many, many thanks. Great show as always.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Jim. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words on the show and project.

[@paulsmessyworkshop]

Kenny, wow, more heavy equipment toys. Are you going to make a sandbox in the spring? A certain granddaughter can pretend building a highway across Canada. Great stuff as usual.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I have been thinking on making a sand box for her Paul but I would need it to be covered to keep the neighbourhood cats out of it. I'd hate to provide the neighbourhood with an 8'x8' litter box. If I do build one, you will be sure to see it here on the show. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words. It's truly appreciated.

[@vickierickson3402]

I love it!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear it Vicki. Thank you for tuning in.

[@carolinesullivan9432]

Thanks Ken, really enjoy making your child's toys.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad to hear that you enjoy it. To get any of the patterns that I offer here on the show, they are now available on the website at acutabovewoodworkings.com. Just click on the free pattern section and they are all there for the taking. Good luck with your project and thanks for tuning in.

[@Punjabwoodworkstatlayaali]

Good work ❤❤

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it. Thank you for tuning in to the show.

[@randyrockwell6136]

Ken …. This little project is a winner! Your attention to detail on even these simple little toys is what makes them fun to play with and build. I really like your setup with the straight edge on the side of your “assembly board” …. Great idea that I will definitely be using 🤠

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you like the project and the methods Randy. I hope you will give this one a try. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words.

[@scottmorris4914]

The micro glue bottomless works great, but for things this small like the pivot pin I used either a syringe without a need or a toothpick.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Whatever method works for you Scott is the method that you should use. The methods that I demonstrate on the show are merely suggestions. Thanks again for tuning in and for chiming in with your methods. It's appreciated.

[@scottmorris4914]

@@acutabove_woodworkings just sharing

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@scottmorris4914 And I honestly appreciate that.

[@bubberinbrunson5975]

Another great project. I am amazed with the designs you develop. Wish I had that computer experience. Keep them coming. Great job..

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

The computer is what slows me down. I'm actually better on paper than I am with an electronic device but I struggle through the technology to try and keep current and offer my viewers something other than a hand drawn plan. I'm glad that you like the toy. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words.

[@floydolden6850]

Wow! I really like the channel, especially the toys. Your instructions are so very nice and easy to follow along with, I think. Keep up the great work !

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you like the channel and the projects Floyd. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave the kind words. It's very much appreciated.

[@mravx2993]

Brilliant work, again, thanks. In case you take requests, my little one would like some kind of swiveling crane, maybe with attachments like a wrecking ball.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I may have to look into that one and start designing. The show schedule is booked until the end of June but hopefully, I will be able to come up with something that you will like to air after that. Thanks for tuning in and for the suggestion. It's very much appreciated.

[@JimLambier]

You must have one very happy granddaughter. I'm curious if you are clamping the small pieces when you are gluing them.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

She does reap the benefits of my skill set for sure Jim. I honestly think that I'm the lucky one. She's a sweetheart. I do clamp the smaller pieces but naturally, you have to use smaller clamps and use less pressure to secure them in place. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave your comment Jim.

[@tomt9543]

I really like it Kenny! You really flattened me with this one! Nudge-nudge, wink-wink, say no more! I’m finishing up 9 jewelry boxes this weekend, and this is absolutely going to be my next project! Before I saw this video, my next project was going to be learning to use a bottle cutter to make some vases and glasses for a friend, but I vetoed that until further review! It’s steam roller time now!! Hmmmmm. You ever used a bottle cutter? Thanks KW! And keep em coming!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I can honestly say that I've never used a bottle cutter. I'm intrigued though. Good luck with your project Tom. I hope you have fun with it. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@tomt9543]

@@acutabove_woodworkings Google “Creators bottle cutter”. The first time I saw it, I thought “Alternative Tuesday”!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@tomt9543 I will have to do that. Thanks

[@dalemoskalyk1227]

Challenge accepted! Plot printer here I come -FULL SIZE BRO!! (Ken goes: Yeah right.) Lol. As has been stated you got toy design game man. Take care, Nice hair btw lol. Peace.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I look forward to seeing your full sized steam roller Dale and I expect a picture of you sitting in it. LOL. Wait until you see the next toy.....it's pretty epic. Thanks for the kind words on the show and for tuning in....oh!! and of course for the kind words on the hair.

[@scottmorris4914]

Great toy and video. What about finishing. I guess for painting, you would of course hand brush? If applying a finish, would you use a spray shellac , lacquer, or what?

[@dwightl5863]

Either of those finishes would be fine. From my mostly limited experience spraying lacquer gives much better results then brushing lacquer. If you picture these toys getting "rugged" use, several coats of a spray polyurethane would do the trick. When all finishes are fully cured they are kid safe. Exception being lead based paint which isn't available any longer. Then again if you are refinishing a very old toy it would be best to test it first and remove it.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you like the project and the show Scott. I pretty much concur with what Dwight said in response to your question. I have used Danish Oil, spray lacquer, spray varnish, brush on varnish, paint etc. Smaller projects like this are next to impossible to brush the finish on without getting runs in the finish. There are just too many areas to hook the brush and squeeze out way more finish that you intended. A spray varnish or lacquer is really the way to go here. Just make sure that it is completely, 100% dry before giving it to a child to play with. It might be advisable to finish the roller wheel before assembly to make sure that you get a good even coat on it. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for chiming in with an answer Dwight. I appreciate your input to the conversation.

[@michelle-bx6ji]

it's so nice sir,,,but if i was a man i want try to buy 10.000 pounds tools to make it ...would take me i life time to get my money back 😂😄,,nice job sir ,,stay safe ,another fantastic job

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Not every project is for everyone Michelle but I'm glad that you like the toy. Thanks for tuning in to the show this week.