Hi there,
With an (almost) 4 year old running around in the house I thought it would be a nice hobby to make some toys. I started with wood laying around, I think you call it deal (very soft, used for cheap closets etc?)
Since it is used for toy it can show some wear and tear, but it's so soft it will show every plane or carcrash on the wood. What is the best (not too expensive and commonly available) wood which does not show every bump in the wood, and does not splinter easily (to make finishing easier and avoid crying children).
I live in the Netherlands, and in the regular DIY shops I can't find a lot of planed wood in different species. Does anybody have any leads?
Thanks from this starting toymaker.
Bob
With an (almost) 4 year old running around in the house I thought it would be a nice hobby to make some toys. I started with wood laying around, I think you call it deal (very soft, used for cheap closets etc?)
Since it is used for toy it can show some wear and tear, but it's so soft it will show every plane or carcrash on the wood. What is the best (not too expensive and commonly available) wood which does not show every bump in the wood, and does not splinter easily (to make finishing easier and avoid crying children).
I live in the Netherlands, and in the regular DIY shops I can't find a lot of planed wood in different species. Does anybody have any leads?
Thanks from this starting toymaker.
Bob
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