May 2026 Contest

[Michael Mathews]

For May show us pics of your Wooden Toy Vehicle projects. This can be any kind of vehicle, land, air, sea, space, etc.

This contest will end May 28. Voting will run May 29- 31.

Rules:
- Must be created within the last 60 months. That's 5 years
- One submission per creator/artist per category (month). Pick one piece. If you have a set and want to show how it matches okay but you are only entering one piece. Hi-light that one piece.
- Members vote for winners so your submittal 'marketing' post should reflect quality. Limited to 3 photos and 500 words. One post per submittal.
- Any Q&A regarding a submittal should be handled by separate post, or DM/PM. Expect questions to be deleted. Separate posts do not clutter the contest thread, avoids vote biasing, and everyone can share How's It Made (Resources forum content).
- Each creator can win a contest no more than once every six months.
- In case of a tie, a judge panel will make the selection. Judges' decision is final. Judges will remain anonymous.
- Each monthly contest will have two winners, novice and experienced/journeyman/veteran/pro. Novice is defined as <3 years woodworking, cumulative. "Experienced" is all others. Submitters must indicate if they are novice; honor system applies. If you don't declare, you're an experienced woodworker.

 

[Artisan Pirate]

Peddling Cyclist Pull Toy, made on the scroll saw, when you push/pull him along, his legs move making it appear that he is peddling the bike

 

[Mike Davis]

My daughter requested a riding train engine for our grandson. She sent a photo of a plastic version that was close to his size with a few rough measurements. I actually made scale drawings for this and she made a few small change requests. Once we agreed on all the details I got started.

This is a lifetime toy meant to survive several generations. Solid maple with dovetail joints and hand turned parts. The colors are Transtint dye from Klingspor coated with clear polyurethane.

Wheels are 750# rated for long lasting easy rolling. Top flips up to reveal storage space in cab.

 

[Canuck]

Well done, Mike. I can see it the family for a very long time!

 

[Michael Mathews]

Less than a week to go for this contest! Anybody else have any pictures of their Wooden Toy Vehicles they've made? The odds are great that you just might win a prize!

 

[JNCarr]

For my grandson.

Not eligible by several months.

 

[gfernandez]

Made this truck for my oldest out of Brazilian Cherry and Maple. Had fun experimenting with inlays and proportions. The cab was cut out of a solid piece. All handmade except the wheels. The back door stays closed thanks to some hidden magnets in the door and truck.