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St. Louis Torchbearers 2 Requesting Picnic Tables

The St. Louis Torchbearers 2 have requested that our guild purchase materials for and assemble a handful of picnic tables (up to 8). These tables will be used by children in the community at a local St. Louis City park during summer activities They selected a beautiful and sturdy design which can be quickly and…
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Phil Haskins Passing

Guild members, I am saddened to report that Phil Haskins passed away last night, July 29, 2019, after a tough fight with cancer. Phil was a long time member of the Guild and was a professional woodworker as well as a member of the clergy. His open and friendly personality made him a great friend…
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July 2019 Newsletter

July 2019 Newsletter

Project Plan: Fire Truck Toy Box

This project is made from a set of copyrighted plans available from Meisel Hardware Specialities. Contact Meisel for plans and available hardware. Contact Information Phone 1-800-441-9870 Website: www.meiselwoodhobby.com

Our Toys Affect Lives in Many Ways

Debbie, from Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition, recently shared these beautiful words with our guild: Hi Bill – our kids are loving the boxes for sure! Here’s what one of my colleagues said: “A young lady named Olivia (18 years old) is using one of the medium sized wooden boxes now. She said it’s been…
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Toy Pattern: Witch-Halloween001

Tools Scroll saw or Coping Saw Electric Drill with 21/64″ bit Sand paper Scissors or utility knife Straight edge Material 3/4″ solid wood or plywood 5/16″ dowel Brown paper Glue Instructions Make pattern from print of Witch by gluing to a piece of cardboard. Cut pattern to shape. Draw shape on wood surface. Saw Witch…
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Toy Pattern: Grader 1

Tools Band Saw or Scroll saw Sanders – Disc, Belt and Orbital Spindle Router with 1/4″ & 1/8″ round-over bits Drill Press Sand paper or emery boards Material 2×4 wood for body 1/2” thick wood for blade 1/4″ & 3/8″ dowels 3/8″ dowel caps 1-1/4″ wheels from the Toy Committee Instructions Make full size patterns…
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Toy Pattern: Horse Kit

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 or Scroll saw Sanders – Disc, Belt, and spindle sanders Router with 1/8″ or 1/4″ round over bit Drill with 1/16″ or 1/8″ bit Sand…
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Toy Pattern: Humming Bird

Tools Band or Scroll saw Sanders – Disc, Belt, and spindle sanders Router with 1/8″ or 1/4″ round over bit Drill with 1/16″ or 1/8″ bit Sand paper Material 3/4″ solid wood 1/8″ and 1/4″ plywood or hardboard Instructions Make pattern from print of Humming Bird parts by gluing to a piece of cardboard. Cut…
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Toy Pattern: Mouse

Tools Band or Scroll saw Sanders – Disc, Belt, and spindle sanders Router with 1/8″ or 1/4″ round over bit Drill Press Sand paper Material 1″ solid wood 1/16″ plywood or hardboard fpr ears 1/8″ rope or leather for tail Instructions Make pattern from print of Mouse parts by gluing to a piece of cardboard.…
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