Jointed Alligator
This toy pattern includes a multi-page PDF. Please be sure to download and print the attached toy pattern at the bottom of this page along with these instructions and watch the video
Tools
Band Saw or Scroll saw
Sanders – Disc, Belt and spindle
Router with 1/4″ or 1/8″ round over bit
Drill Press
Sand paper or emery boards
Material
1/2″ lumber
3/16″ dowel
Instructions
Make pattern from print of Alligator by gluing to a piece of cardboard. Cut pattern to shape.
Draw shape on wood surfaces.
Saw body from 1/2″ lumber (sand sides smooth). Fill any voids, cracks or knot holes with filler.
Sand curved surfaces with a spindle sander to smooth.
Round over edges with 1/8″ or ¼” router bit.
Sand edges to remove roughness.
Drill holes for pivot points with a bit that is 1/64″ or 1/32″ larger than the 3/16″ dowel.
Cut the dowel to length. Taper the lower end of the dowel to get it to go into the pivot. Apply glue to the top 1/4″ of the dowel and insert into the pivot hole.
Rub your hands over the entire animal to make sure there are not sharp edges or points. Remove with sandpaper if any are found.
Paint if desired.
Download the Jointed Alligator pattern here.
Jointed Dog
This toy pattern includes a multi-page PDF. Please be sure to download and print the attached toy pattern at the bottom of this page along with these instructions.
Tools
Band Saw or Scroll saw
Sanders – Disc, Belt and spindle
Router with 1/4″ or 1/8″ round over bit
Drill Press
Sand paper or emery boards
Material
1/2″ and 1/8″ lumberman
3/16″ dowel
Instructions
Make pattern from print of Dog by gluing to a piece of cardboard. Cut pattern to shape.
Draw shape on wood surfaces.
Saw body from 1/2″ lumber (sand sides smooth). Fill any voids, cracks or knot holes with filler.
Sand curved surfaces with a spindle sander to smooth.
Round over edges with 1/8″ or ¼” router bit.
Sand edges to remove roughness.
Drill holes for pivot points with a bit that is 1/64″ or 1/32″ larger than the 3/16″ dowel.
Cut the dowel to length. Taper the lower end of the dowel to get it to go into the pivot. Apply glue to the top 1/4″ of the dowel and insert into the pivot hole.
Saw ears from 1/8″ lumber (sand sides smooth). Fill any voids, cracks or knot holes with filler.
Glue ears to body.
Rub your hands over the entire animal to make sure there are not sharp edges or points. Remove with sandpaper if any are found.
Paint if desired.
Download the Jointed Dog pattern here.