How to Make Wooden Toys That Kids can Ride?

Nowadays, wooden toys have become popular in the toys market. Buying wooden ride-on toys may be costly for you, but making this ride on car is easier and cost-saving. But how to make wooden toys that kids can ride. Well, with basic skills and tools, making wooden toys that kids can ride is simple. In the following discussion, we will try to reveal that tricks.

How to make wooden toys?

You may need different tools for different wooden toys, but some tools are essential for completing wooden ride-on toys projects such as Sander, drill, small hammer, router, saws, and file.

How to start wooden ride-on toys projects?

Start with creating simpler ride-on toys such as trucks, cars, and carts because these are not just easier to make but also a favorite for your kids. You can buy pre-cut wooden wheels and pieces from a woodworking store; just by assembling them, you can make a unique wooden toy for your kid.

What popular wooden toys can you make for your kids to ride?

There are hundreds of ideas, but here I will share the best three wooden ride-on toys ideas with their building instructions details that your kids love.

Wooden Scooter

I picked a wooden scooter as the first wooden ride-on toy. It is effortless to make, and your kids will love to ride the scooter.

Instructions

• Buy small metal wheels; get them from the scrap market, or use skateboarding wheels. If you do not get old wheels, you can buy them from the market. 1.5 inches to 2 inches high wheels are enough for the wooden scooter.
• You can buy the pre-cut wooden pieces from the market for a scooter, or you can also cut the pieces. First, you will need to build the seat portion.
• Build middle portion and attach seat portion with the middle part of the scooter; make sure its width should be more to place feet on that portion.
• Prepare a straight wooden handle at its upper corner and point for wheel installation for the lower portion. Insert it from the hole but ensure it is free to move on both sides.
• Install two wheels on the back and one on the front, but make sure the front wheel should be in the mid of the line of the back wheels for a balanced ride.
• Sand and fill the voids and screw heads with wood putty; if you like, you also paint and seal to protect your scooter from wear and dirt.

Wooden Go Kart toy

Wooden Go Kart toy is a perfect ride-on toy for your kids from 5 to 7. I am sharing a low-budget wooden go-kart idea that will be awesome.

• Prepare its frame; light wood like pine is the best option. Also need to make board setting from front back for better support. You can use any seat plastic, foam, or wooden, whichever you like. Also, make enough space to mount the engine in the frame.
• After that, install a wooden axle on the front and attach it with the wheels.
• Next, mount the engine in the frame.
• Add bearing into the wood and insert them through the axle; never forget to put adjustable retaining rings on the inside of each bearing to protect the axle from slipping.
• Install drive system, steering, and throttle; your cart is ready for the ride.

Wooden Car

Kids love to drive a car, and especially the wooden car chassis could be a great idea.

• First of all, create the layout for the car.
• Cut wooden pieces according to your template; it would be for the upper body.
• Prepare its frame; you can use measurement to cut the proper frame for the car chassis.
• Mount the engine in the frame under the seating area
• Install wooden or plastic seats; two seats are enough
• Buy older hard plastic wheels; power wheels wheel could also use
• Install the drive system, steering, and attach it with the wheels and engine system
• Place the upper body template, your ride on a wooden car is ready

Conclusion

Ride-on wooden toys are great for kids of age 4 and above. These are traditional and safe, budget-friendly, and durable. You can also try many wooden rides on toys ideas at home. We have also shared three best ideas that you can try at home to make an interesting ride-on toy for your kids.