Toy Dolly Walker

Here is the orginal article straight from
Book No. 4511, PRACTICAL DELTA PROJECTS
NEW & NOVEL THINGS TO MAKE, BOOK 11
DELTA MFG. DIVISION

The toy walker is easy to build from odds and ends of scrap lumber. Paint in bright colors and decorate the sides with nursery decals.

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This simple, easy-to-build walker for the little girl's dolly will provide many hours of enjoyment. She will loads of fun parading around the house with that favorite doll. The walker may be built from any stock available as it is to be painted and decorated in bright colors and appropriate decals. Lay out the sides to full size from the squared pattern directly on the ¼" plywood. Band saw to shape. Cut the Seat, floor boards and back and assemble with nails and glue. Cut out the axle and fasten to bottom with wood screws and glue. Band Saw the wheels from ½" or have ¾" stock and sand the edges smooth. Fasten to the axle with round head wood screws. Use a washer on each side of the wheel for free turning. Drill a hole and glue in the length of dowel in the bottom for a stand. Cut the shaft and put in a cross dowel for a handle. Glue and nail in place. Paint in bright colors and decorate the sides with nursery decals.

BILL OF MATERIALS 2 sides ........................ ¼x6x10 2 wheels ........................½x4x4 1 axle............................ ½x4x7 1 back panel ...........¼x6x5-7/8 1 seat top .......... .....¼x6x3-7/8 1 seat front .................¼x6x2¼ 1 bottom board .....¼x6x4-3/16 1 front rail ................¼x6xl-7/8 1 pull stick .............. ½x½x23½ 1 dowel...................3/16x3-5/8 4 washers............................3/8 2 R.H. 1¼" No. 6 wood screws

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*********** WARNING***********
Read my page on safety before building this item.