Hello everybody

[Leo_3344]

Hello everbody. My name is Leo, I'm 56 years old and working at the public transport in Antwerp, Belgium. I have a grand son of 4 and a half years old, for whom I've been making some toys (I add some pictures here, if it works allright). Since I started, I love to be in my workshop more and more. I've noticed that nobody uses plywood for their toymaking. Is there a reason? For me, I'm using it almost all the time, since I can get it for free. I have a lot af plans for toymaking, and if necessary I draw them myself. I love to hear from you all.

[Jonzjob]

Hi Leo, welcome from another newbe. You have a very lucky grandson!

I very rarely use plywood and especially now I live in France. I think that they must be the dumping ground for all of the worlds worst ply and the charge a fortune for it as well!

My main hobby is turning and ply is not the best to turn. It is very dusty and blunts the gouges very quickly.

[wheelinround]

Welcome nice work on the toys.:2tsup:

[crowie]

Oh WOW another toymaker and a top one too.
G'Day & Welcome "Downunder" Leo.
You'll find a heap of helpful & knowledgeable blokes & ladies on the forum and for most very willing to assist.
Thank you for the photos showing off your handiwork as everyone loves a photo, especially WIP photos with build notes.
Enjoy the forum.
Show off your toys in the "toymaking section" please.
TOY MAKING (http://www.woodworkforums.com/f174/)
Keep up the great work woodworking.
Cheers from "On Top DownUnder", crowie

[Christos]

Welcome to the forum. Some of us tend to joke around a little and I guess you might have seen that on your other thread.