Making a Wooden Mini Figure

On this week's show, I attempt to make my version of a popular building block mini-figure from scrap wood. The project required a little lathe work to complete the head but everything else was cut on the scroll saw. I hope you enjoy this week's show.
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[@bryandavies6074]

What an amazing project. The detail is spectacular.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you like it Bryan. Thanks for tuning in.

[@wdnick]

Awesome job. I know just the person who needs one of these.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for the kind words Doug. The pattern has been sent to your email. I hope you enjoy it and have fun with the project. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@wiseoldfool]

That's a fun project Kenny, would be a great skill builder for sure.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Definitely a skill builder Barry. Thanks for tuning in to to the show.

[@wiseoldfool]

@@acutabove_woodworkings BTW, I bought an Incra t-rule after seeing you use it. I bought the metric version, because I come from a land downunder. It's an absolute joy to use, I can highly recommend it.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@wiseoldfool Glad to hear it. I have used these things for years and I am very confident in recommending them as they are just fantastic. A little on the pricey side but in my opinion, worth every penny for the way that they perform. I'm glad you enjoy it.

[@oges74]

Oh wow, such an amazing project, he turned out great. I don't have all the equipment to make one of these, but it sure looked fun to make

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Hopefully, one day you will have all the equipment Brett. This was a lot of fun to make. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@joelcopeland3018]

Cool build...

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

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

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Hi Kenny, now you know why it was so expensive to buy, if you took those 14 hours that you spent and divided it into the cost you would probably be working at below the minimum wage. However, the enjoyment you got from making this is priceless.

[@dwightl5863]

Also thinking that a company produced figure would be using CNC to mill the parts. Still labor intensive in any case.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Within that 14 hours was a lot of measuring, design and problem solving as far as how to make the pieces John. Either way, it was time well spent. Now that all the figuring was done and the processes perfected, I'm sure I could easily whip one off in 13.9 hours. LOL. Thanks for tuning in to the show and taking the time to leave your comment. It's appreciated.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

They would definitely have an automated process for sure Dwight. Wouldn't be nearly as cost effective without it.

[@sistagirl]

This is excellent! The dimensions are perfect 👍🏾 I think yours is better than the branded one as yours has wooden hands. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video from London, UK 🇬🇧

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it. If you are interested in the drawing to make your own, you can download it for free from my website. Just visit acutabovewoodworkings.com and click on the free patterns section. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@davidallen7956]

Where can I get the nifty dog hole clamp you use all the time??

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

That would be the Veritas Quick release Wonder Dog David and they are available at Lee Valley tools. Here's a link. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/workshop/workbenches/benchtop-accessories/74622-veritas-quick-release-wonder-dog?item=05G1030 I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@babylonlion4603]

The work is very beautiful and encouraging, but unfortunately the dimensions are in the British system and not in the metric system, so we could not know the dimensions correctly.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for the kind words on the show. You can always visit my website at www.acutabovewoodworkings.com and click on the free patterns section. There, you can download the dimensioned drawings for this project for free. You can easily use the internet to convert the measurements and write them directly on the downloaded drawing to allow you to make this project using metric. I hope this helps. Thanks for turning in to the show.

[@babylonlion4603]

@@acutabove_woodworkings thanks so much 🌷🌷

[@karlriley1314]

email sent. You come up with some really good projects. My daughters 6 yr old will love this.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Karl. Good luck with your project and thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@FearsomeWarrior]

You make me wanna make more inspired projects. Tissue box cover that looks like a regular 2x4 block. The figure is very impressive. I use a Foredom constantly at work as a goldsmith. Really awesome seeing you got at it to carve.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked the project. I hope you will try this one for yourself one day. It was a load of fun. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to leave your kind words. It's very much appreciated.

[@chuckwoodchip1696]

Thanks Kenny this looks like a great project take care.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

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

[@kaustubhsathe4671]

What I like about your shows is you don't edit out your mistakes.. you correct them and that keeps it human.. thank you

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I try my best to show the mistakes because after all, everyone makes them. I'm not a fan of shows the depict their woodworking as a perfect venture every time. That's nonsense and it couldn't be more phoney. I'd rather show the mistakes and give a realistic representation of the hobby so that beginners can realized that making mistakes is all part of the learning process. Thanks for the kind words on the show and for tuning in. It is truly appreciated.

[@markduggan3451]

Thank you Kenny, another great project. My step grandson would love it.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked the project Mark. Good luck on your build and thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@danielraymond6566]

Thank you Kenny for this great idea. Is it possible to obtain a copy your plan in pdf format, I want to make one for my little boy. Thanks in advance

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I would be more than happy to send you the pdf file of this Daniel. Just send the show an email at [e-mail] and I will send it along. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@michaelmarchione3408]

WOW!!! What a project! So Cool! Part 2 could be a hat or hair. Maybe a hardhat and a electrical tool. That would be your trade. That was a fun video, take care!

[@Kkuts37]

You are amazing! This is funtastic!!

[@paulsmessyworkshop]

Kenny, neat project again this week. Your granddaughter is going to have all sorts of new stuff to play with. Of course you are going to continue and make the rest of the family, right? Nice outcome, thanks.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

If she wants a family of them Paul, then Pop will make her a family of them. For now though, my Mrs. Earrings has claimed this one. LOL. She's a pretty big kid at heart as well. Thanks for tuning in to the show sir. Always great to hear your comments on the show.

[@dwightl5863]

You know Kenny, I thought for sure, while watching intently, you would have used a single dowel to attach the waist piece to the upper body. Result being able to twist at the waist. A bit of complexity to keep the legs on while being played with I agree. But then again you are the master of complexity.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

The original plan was to do that Dwight and have the dowel attach the legs. That was of course, until I realized how thin the waist section had to be in order to keep it proportionate to the original. There just wasn't enough material to glue in the dowel so a design change was necessary. Besides, the real ones don't rotate at the waist. Thanks for tuning in to the show this week.

[@frankherring6253]

Looks like a blast Kenny! LEGO my Eggo! Thanks for the movie!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Frank. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave a comment. It's very much appreciated.

[@arthurcamargo3430]

Very impressive! I’m ordering a hand carver! Thanks for the video!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

You're very welcome Arthur. I'm glad that you liked the project. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@marcciesla9238]

👍👍👍 🇫🇷

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in.