Make a Kicking Mule Articulated Wooden Toy
Here's a short article on how to carve and assemble this kicking mule toy.From the article:
"The mule consists of four components: head, ears, front legs joined to the main body, and hindquarters. Pieces of brass rod hold the various parts together, and lengths of string keep them articulated."
Here is the link to the article on how to make a kicking mule toy.
Labels: carving, DIY, mechanical toys, online resources, plans
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