Monthly Archives: December 2008
Rocking Kitty: Take Two
Some time ago I created a toy that I call the Rocking Kitty. It was made entirely of Red Oak and was much heavier than I anticipated it would be. So I made only the one, intent on going back to the drawing board. Here you see the return of Rocking Kitty, made of Mahogany [...]
Order in the Chaos
Sometimes when I work, things can get a bit chaotic. Not the running around like a madman kind of chaotic, but more of a chaotic workspace. And it’s certainly not intentional. I usually don’t even realize it. When I’m working on something, it is getting my full concentration. Don’t bother talking to me- I’ll just [...]
Possible CPSIA Exemptions!
Yes, Christmas came a day early here when I saw this link: http://www.cpsc.gov/library/foia/foia09/brief/leadlimits.pdf This is a link to a ballot that is currently before the Commission (due by January 5th) that lists the folling as excluded: Precious Gemstones: Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Certain semiprecious gemstones, defined as any of many minerals and other materials commonly [...]
Directly From the Source
After about 3 weeks of unanswered email and voicemail, I reached out to somebody from the CPSC yesterday in the Office of Compliance. Well, to be more precise, I was routed to them, but the point is I was finally able to get some solid answers. The good news- If I believe my unfinished wooden [...]
More on the CPSIA
Yes, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) rears its ugly head once more in my blog. I read an article yesterday that talked about the effect of this law on toy makers, specifically ones in Vermont, as this was a Vermont based news outlet. A link to the article will be included at the [...]
Double Bevel
Some of you already know that my daughter has put in a special request. For those that don’t know, it’s a purple version of the biplane that I make. Yes, purple. With yellow wings. Most normal people would be happy with finding nice pieces of Purpleheart and Yellowheart for such a project. Since I sometimes [...]
Fun With Numbers
As many, many of you are aware, I made a blog entry explaining just how far reaching the upcoming start date for the CPSIA lead and phthalate testing will be. In just over a week, here are some of the results: Total views on my WordPress blog for just that entry: 1,233 Total clicks on [...]
Brainstorming
I love making toys. I like taking wood that looks nothing at all like what the finished product will be, and cutting and shaping it into something that started as a few sparks in my head. The sounds of the tools are soothing, and scent of sawdust is pleasing. Except for Zebrawood, which I hear [...]
CPSIA Hearing – *CANCELLED*
The hearing has been canceled – PLEASE do not let up, continue contacting your Congressmen. There is still time to get this changed. ________________________________________________________________________ Get in touch with your Congressmen and get them there! Links to your Congressmen are in the post below, “National Bankruptcy Day” Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection HEARING NOTICE [...]
National Bankruptcy Day
As Holiday shoppers cross items off of their lists, many are unaware that there is legislation just around the corner to help give them confidence in making safe purchases. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has passed legislation known as the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). The CPSIA aims to set what would be the [...]
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