Toy Pattern: Haloween Bat

Tools

• Band Saw or Scroll saw
• Sanders – Belt. rotary and band
• Drill Press
• Sand paper or emery boards

Material

• 1/8″ plywood or tempered Masonite

Instructions

1. Make pattern from print of Bat by gluing to a piece of cardboard. Cut pattern to shape. Draw shape on wood surface and locate drill center.
2. To make multiples, tape 5 to 8 layers of 1/8″ plywood or Masonite together and attach pattern on top.
3. Drill 1/16″ holes for hanging and for eyes and cut pattern and wood to shape using saw. Note: cutting five to eight pieces at a time makes for smoother edges and speeds up production.
4. On next set of parts draw around pattern on wood surface and mark hole centers.
5. Sand to ease rough or sharp edges.
6. Sand front and back surfaces with a belt sander to smooth to remove roughness.
7. Rub your hands over the entire vehicle to make sure there are not sharp edges or points. Remove with sandpaper if any are found.

Download pattern here.