How to Make a Wooden Baby Toy

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  • čas přidán 15. 07. 2024
  • In this video I show you how I made a Hippo Shaped Baby rattle toy. My brand new nephew was born a month ago, and I make this little toy rattle for him to play with out of oak. I used a kid safe finish for this so he could chew on it and it is non-toxic and non-harmful. I really like the way it turned out. Enjoy!
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    Project Resources, materials, and tool links below. Some of these are affiliate links, so they do help me out. Thanks for your support!
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    FINISH MATERIALS
    Beeswax pellets- amzn.to/2CQVeQ0
    Caster Oil- amzn.to/2SBcDSj
    Mineral Oil- amzn.to/2VwfOMY
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    TEMPLATE FOR CUTOUT-
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    MATERIALS
    --Oak Board
    --Spray Adhesive - amzn.to/2C0qquI
    --Hippo Template -mailchi.mp/a9b9b8a7a416/rattle
    --Wood Glue - amzn.to/2SEnnPG
    --Oak Dowel - amzn.to/2SERG8T
    --Walnut and Maple for rattles
    --Beeswax pellets amzn.to/2CQVeQ0
    --Caster Oil - amzn.to/2SBcDSj
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    TOOLS
    --Jig Saw - amzn.to/2AvohqC
    --Drill - amzn.to/2VuHHVO
    --Holesaw (2-1/8") - amzn.to/2CP0GD4
    --Bench Sander - amzn.to/2VsaQAO
    --Dremel - amzn.to/2LRtUEh
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    #diybabyrattle #woodenbabytoy #woodenbabyrattle
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Komentáře • 125

  • @Poor_Mans_DIY
    @Poor_Mans_DIY Před 5 lety +23

    We absolutely love when today's younger generation sees the value in making a toy for their children (or nephew) instead of buying some expensive electronic toys. Great job! Looking forward to the other animals you make.

    • @MadebyMitch
      @MadebyMitch  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks so much! It was a fun project to make! I appreciate the kind words. 👍

    • @mikemagama7906
      @mikemagama7906 Před rokem

      50 50l is a great place great place to live work live ok is a great great place to live and enjoy and enjoy the enjoy and

  • @BruceAUlrich
    @BruceAUlrich Před 5 lety +1

    Turned out cool, Mitch! It makes a louder rattle sound than I expected.

  • @maxxlebras7613
    @maxxlebras7613 Před 7 měsíci

    My dad made us a wooden train set, wood dinosaurs, ducks and of all the toys we got as kids those are really the only ones I can remember. ❤

  • @FennahMakes
    @FennahMakes Před 3 lety

    Hi Mitch, great build! Will make one for my newborn son!!

  • @LeroyJenkins47
    @LeroyJenkins47 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful work mate! Thank you!

  • @chirpychirpy2813
    @chirpychirpy2813 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful, love it !!!!!

  • @stalinpatan
    @stalinpatan Před 2 měsíci

    I saw this Video 2 Years ago and made a rattle, today I built a successful brand of baby toys, I think this has triggered and inspired me, Thanks Brother !

  • @StuffUCanMake
    @StuffUCanMake Před 5 lety +3

    I have just discovered this channel and I am amazed by the depth of skill and attention to detail. I am looking forward to be a regular here.

    • @MadebyMitch
      @MadebyMitch  Před 5 lety

      I appreciate that so much. Thanks for checking out the channel! I'm going to check yours out as well.

  • @AtticBuilds
    @AtticBuilds Před 4 lety +1

    Such a simple project and yet so satisfying. Nicely done.

  • @remarsh3
    @remarsh3 Před 5 lety +5

    Really like how you explain what you're doing. I hope to make one too for an expecting coworker. Great video and great project!

  • @drumunl
    @drumunl Před 5 lety +3

    Love it, Mitch! I may have to give this a try for our baby coming in April. Thanks for the great idea! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

    • @MadebyMitch
      @MadebyMitch  Před 5 lety +1

      Congrats man! That is great news. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks.👍

  • @christofix
    @christofix Před 5 lety +2

    This baby toy is awsome Mitch! the tip in the end with the finisher is great. you can not use any finisher when kids will play with it. Great video my friend. I loved watching this!

    • @MadebyMitch
      @MadebyMitch  Před 5 lety

      Thanks so much Christofix! I'm glad you enjoyed it! 👍

  • @sindhyababu
    @sindhyababu Před 5 lety +2

    Wow you are so talented Mitch! ♥️

  • @LifeOnBeagleRoad
    @LifeOnBeagleRoad Před 5 lety +1

    1. Great project Mitch. 2. Love that you are doing squats to get on camera. 3. I hate the hole saw... Hate it. Haha. 4. Great work buddy!

    • @MadebyMitch
      @MadebyMitch  Před 5 lety

      Haha thanks man! Gotta get my squats in.😂

  • @guillermogiesenow5607
    @guillermogiesenow5607 Před 4 lety +1

    muy buen videos y bien explicado! un saludo grande!

  • @vflsun
    @vflsun Před 3 lety

    That was a very cool video. I will try to make some of these for the woodworking club I am in. We do a toy drive every year. Thanks for the video and for the free template.

  • @barbarasanchez.andleo
    @barbarasanchez.andleo Před 3 lety +2

    Great video thanks a lot. For babies toys you can also use coconut oil to finish your product 😊

  • @MK-zg2yy
    @MK-zg2yy Před rokem

    Expecting my first grandchild, will definitely be making one. Thank You

  • @kevinburke4197
    @kevinburke4197 Před 5 lety +10

    Good job. I think I could actually make this with my limited tools. As you said, "make do with what you have."

    • @MadebyMitch
      @MadebyMitch  Před 5 lety +1

      Awesome Kevin. That is what I have had to do in many cases is just use what is available. Sometimes it takes a little longer but it works just the same. 👍

    • @arthurbalabko2591
      @arthurbalabko2591 Před 3 lety

      wooden toy for baby czcams.com/video/sVcjaferEnQ/video.html

  • @Nunyabeeswax89
    @Nunyabeeswax89 Před 2 lety

    Love it. Im going to try making this for my baby coming soon

  • @Ibeth2785
    @Ibeth2785 Před 4 lety +1

    Awww so cute

  • @Bukholt007
    @Bukholt007 Před rokem

    Hi mitch
    Thank you so much for sharing your template 🎉 this hippo started my buisness with making rattles

  • @ClevesBackyardWoodworking

    Cool toy! That "Hand Sander" very versatile tool, I have few of them 😄

  • @nancycook4252
    @nancycook4252 Před 5 lety +1

    You did a wonderful job...looks so cute..

  • @amberlindsey7112
    @amberlindsey7112 Před 5 lety +1

    Awesome! I am definitely going to be making one of these!

  • @RobaczekBaczek
    @RobaczekBaczek Před 2 lety

    Thanks for this video! I definitely have to make such a toy for my son who will be born in April.

  • @MathStar100
    @MathStar100 Před 5 lety

    This is amazing!

  • @HowYouCanMakeIt
    @HowYouCanMakeIt Před 5 lety +4

    Thanks for the video. good job. love watching your content keep it up. - Your fellow YT friend and woodworker.

    • @MadebyMitch
      @MadebyMitch  Před 5 lety

      Thanks so much Philip! I appreciate it.

  • @rayp450
    @rayp450 Před 4 lety +1

    Nice job and thank you for the template

  •  Před 5 lety +2

    nice... thank you my friend..

  • @Herz_aus_holz
    @Herz_aus_holz Před 7 měsíci

    Vielen Dank für das Video , echt super 😊

  • @deltaetaadvisor9003
    @deltaetaadvisor9003 Před 2 lety

    thank you

  • @Joeygalvez494
    @Joeygalvez494 Před 5 lety +1

    Awesome bro

  • @diynurse1561
    @diynurse1561 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for a great video. I just found your channel.

    • @MadebyMitch
      @MadebyMitch  Před 5 lety

      Thanks DIY Nurse! I'm glad you found the channel. Welcome!

  • @krissyaaron
    @krissyaaron Před 4 lety +1

    That is so awesome! I’m looking for a dinosaur toy something similar to this. But... it has to be for girls.

  • @parky55
    @parky55 Před 3 lety +1

    Hey Mitch, thanks for this great idea. I tried to download the template but none of the used email addresses seemed to work after submitting the mailchimp form. Would love to get that template. cheers

  • @EggyOrphan
    @EggyOrphan Před 2 lety

    Amazing finish without using a band saw like most☺ Been wanting to get a jigsaw to cut hardwood toys, haven't had much luck with the coping saw so far. Do you have any tips on using a jigsaw properly or which to grab???? I keep hearing jigsaw not good for hardwood🤷‍♂️

  • @markbarrington880
    @markbarrington880 Před 3 lety

    Nice video. Solvent may not be best choice of word for your finish.

  • @tedmulthauf7434
    @tedmulthauf7434 Před 2 lety

    I’m trying this soon. Wouldn’t it help to have the dowel be perpendicular to the wood grain of the body? I think that may add some strength.

  • @jimpayette3287
    @jimpayette3287 Před 2 lety

    Hmm... disk sander for home manicures.... What could go wrong? Seriously though, this looks like a perfect idea for my friend's newborn. Nice one!

  • @flyingfranklin
    @flyingfranklin Před 3 lety

    Awesome video! I entered my e-mail in the link to the template but have not received anything. Is the template still available?

  • @nurtemiy
    @nurtemiy Před rokem

    Great work! How much time did you spend for it?

  • @kristins.9484
    @kristins.9484 Před 3 lety

    Thanks so much for this tutorial! Love your stuff. We have the same jigsaw-did you use a different blade than what it originally came with? Trying to find the best blade for tight cuts. Also, any advice on what kind of places to find single hardwood boards like that oak?

    • @tylersmith9868
      @tylersmith9868 Před 3 lety

      🤣

    • @kristins.9484
      @kristins.9484 Před 3 lety

      @@tylersmith9868 you might think the question is crazy and stupid, but honestly our Lowe’s doesn’t carry any “fancy” hardwoods that are baby safe so 🤷🏼‍♀️

    • @EggyOrphan
      @EggyOrphan Před 2 lety

      I know this is a year old but my local Home Depot sell small hardwood labeled as "hobby wood" Ive been to 4 around my area and all carry walnut, poplar and oak, but some carry maple and birch as well. A tad pricy but for those of us struggling with small workshop we cant buy huge pieces of wood from local lumber yard due to space🥲 Hope this helps!😬

  • @ericf5495
    @ericf5495 Před 4 lety

    How thick is the wood you use?

  • @user-ef6zd9ch5k
    @user-ef6zd9ch5k Před 6 měsíci

    👏👏👏👋👋👋

  • @steveohare7979
    @steveohare7979 Před 2 lety

    What is the thickness of the wood your using please

  • @tomjones7162
    @tomjones7162 Před 2 lety

    Mitch. Love this rattle and want to make one or two for my family. I subscribed and entered my info for a free template download. I have not yet received the link for download. How long does it take to for this to be sent? Thanks again and very nice work

    • @2911isis
      @2911isis Před 2 lety

      I didn't get it via eMail either, but if you klick on the picture of the rattle with the text "Get your free rattle template", the download of the pdf should start. At least it did for me :)

  • @RevivedBuilds
    @RevivedBuilds Před 5 lety +1

    Nice Project Mitch! Just curious, do you think mineral oil thats used for cutting boards would work just as good?

    • @MadebyMitch
      @MadebyMitch  Před 5 lety

      Thanks! Yeah I think it would be just fine.

    • @tektonwooddesign3390
      @tektonwooddesign3390 Před 5 lety +2

      Revived Builds Check out Walrus Oil. It’s an all natural product too, they make a paste thats easy to apply as well.

  • @luris6
    @luris6 Před 4 lety +1

    hello, where can you get the drawings for print . please please

  • @cameronwest628
    @cameronwest628 Před 4 lety +1

    Do you think regular wood from lowes or home depot would work and be safe for this?

    • @MadebyMitch
      @MadebyMitch  Před 4 lety

      Hey Cameron! Yes it would be just fine!

  • @divadrestas
    @divadrestas Před 2 lety

    Great looking project. Just wanted to throw a warning out there. If the toy is going to be given to a child, one should make sure to be careful with the oil applied.

  • @omerakyldz3931
    @omerakyldz3931 Před rokem

    Hi. Its a good work. Can you write the name and model of the saw which you started to use in 1:35 ??

  • @ramonrgil9125
    @ramonrgil9125 Před 3 lety

    Where to buy the templates to make wooden toys

  • @tal8491
    @tal8491 Před 2 lety

    what thickness dowel did you use? and what size drill bit to drill the holes for it?

  • @debbiebarnes9783
    @debbiebarnes9783 Před 7 měsíci

    Do you have a bear rattle template?

  • @williamdell4436
    @williamdell4436 Před 2 lety

    Hello I liked your video . I would like to make a rattle . I would like a copy of. Your pattern thank you William dell

  • @browncrcb
    @browncrcb Před 10 měsíci

    How thick is the rattle?

  • @adriangreenwood6784
    @adriangreenwood6784 Před 3 lety

    Walnut can be toxic, like the idea though.

  • @_egi_
    @_egi_ Před 4 lety

    Is there a way to avoid using glue? How could I fix the pin in place?

    • @MadebyMitch
      @MadebyMitch  Před 4 lety +1

      The dowel fits snug in the hole without glue, so you might be ok if you make the hole a little deeper and not use glue.

  • @omerakyldz3931
    @omerakyldz3931 Před rokem

    Can you really do sharp turns with that kind of jigsaw?

  • @marcelaalcaraz5305
    @marcelaalcaraz5305 Před rokem

    Podria obtener los planos?

  • @lukebosler7116
    @lukebosler7116 Před 7 měsíci

    I’m having trouble getting the template to send to me. Is the template still current to where you could send it to me? Thanks

  • @Terquilla
    @Terquilla Před 4 lety

    Poly should be fine after it off-gasses

  • @N2RI1
    @N2RI1 Před 3 měsíci

    template link dead wont open

  • @omaromar-lg3yu
    @omaromar-lg3yu Před rokem

    Can we have the PDF temples please

  • @Paigewalberg
    @Paigewalberg Před 5 lety +1

    Could you make a camera rattle

    • @MadebyMitch
      @MadebyMitch  Před 5 lety

      I am sure it can be done. That is a great idea!

    • @Paigewalberg
      @Paigewalberg Před 5 lety

      @@MadebyMitch Do you sale them?

    • @MadebyMitch
      @MadebyMitch  Před 5 lety

      No I don't currently sell them. There are a lot of different designs on Etsy though.

  • @connersyoutube3041
    @connersyoutube3041 Před 4 lety

    I wasn’t able to download the template. I tried on my iPad so that may be the problem.

    • @MadebyMitch
      @MadebyMitch  Před 4 lety

      Oh no! That may be the issue. If you dont figure it out, send me an email or Instagram DM and I will get it to you.

  • @lucoostingh
    @lucoostingh Před 4 lety

    i have send my mail on your website but i didn't get the plans of this rattle

    • @MadebyMitch
      @MadebyMitch  Před 4 lety

      Hey Luc. I apologize for that not being sent to you. Send me a message via my website or Instagram with your email, and I will get that template to you.

    • @lucoostingh
      @lucoostingh Před 4 lety

      @@MadebyMitch i have got the plans now. It are nice plans

  • @stellabelikiewicz1523
    @stellabelikiewicz1523 Před 3 lety

    Absolutely adorable! And of course, young kids should learn early on that hippos are safe to touch and will never harm them 😁

  • @waitersluvhjy66
    @waitersluvhjy66 Před 4 lety

    I really enjoy plans from woodprix.

  • @las3perez
    @las3perez Před 2 lety

    I couldn't get the template :(

    • @MadebyMitch
      @MadebyMitch  Před 2 lety +1

      Hey la Abril. Go to the link and click on the picture that says free template download and it should let you download it. If it doesn't work, contact me through my website and I will send it to you.

    • @las3perez
      @las3perez Před 2 lety +1

      I got it. Thank you!

  • @Bukholt007
    @Bukholt007 Před 2 lety

    do you have an instagram account?

  • @rhiannonangell6828
    @rhiannonangell6828 Před 4 lety +7

    My husband used these plans from Wood Prix's plans and he's very satisfied.

  • @creektilghman9187
    @creektilghman9187 Před 3 lety

    Woodprix plans are amazing!

  • @shannongibson325
    @shannongibson325 Před 3 lety

    I'm pretty sure you can still buy plans with all the details you need on Woodprix.

  • @gregrandol2801
    @gregrandol2801 Před 3 lety

    I did it with the Woodglut plans.

  • @user-gy6yy8lr9d
    @user-gy6yy8lr9d Před 3 lety

    Talking about non-toxic oils but using glue?..

    • @2911isis
      @2911isis Před 2 lety

      not every glue is toxic

  • @johnhelton457
    @johnhelton457 Před 2 lety

    My adventure with woodworking began with projects from woodglut.