Mechanical Toys for Handy Makers, Volume 1 (PDF)
Seven vintage projects in one download
Nearly 20 pages of information and inspiration on how to make a variety of vintage mechanical toys. Included are three detailed project write-ups:
- Toy Water Motor
- Toy Merry-Go-Round
- Toy Aeroplane
In addition, there are four short project write-up:
- Wire-Walking Toy Figure
- Simple Motion-Picture Machine
- Mechanical Toy Alligator
- Toy Horse that Walks
These projects come from multiple original sources originally published in 1913 and 1925.
A total of 24 black and white illustrations to help you along. Conveniently prints onto 8.5 by 11 inch paper — ideal for bringing to the workbench in a 3-ring binder (not included).

PLEASE NOTE: This is a digital product in PDF format. You will not receive a printed item of any form in the mail. After purchase, you will be given a download link that will allow you to print the material for yourself.
File size: 15 MB
Print setting size: 8.5 x 11 inches