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Grandpa Gene's Workshop
in the Rocky Mountains About Us: As a boy growing up on an Indiana farm in the 1940's,
I played with many of the toys that you see here. After we retired, my wife and I bought a cabin in the Rocky Mountains and
I moved my woodworking tools up there and set up my shop. In the move, I rediscovered my copy of American Folktoys and How
to Make Them by Dick Schnacke, tried out a few plans, and before long Grandpa Gene's Workshop came into being. I started selling
my toys at the Boulder Farmers' Market Craft Fair and found that they were well-received by children and parents alike. At the craft
fairs some folks speak with me about the memories the toys evoke and others make requests for toys they had played with when
they were growing up. Some of the toys I make today are a result of those requests. I have found that playing with these toys
links the generations, and hope you feel the same way. If any of this work brings back memories, I would love to hear from
you at Gene@grandpagenes.com
You have two options when you decide to order: You may use your credit card through
Pal Pal by clicking the "add to cart" buttons, or you may e-mail me at gene@grandpagenes.com with your order.
I hope you enjoy browsing my website. . Grandpa Gene Henderson
Click on any of the toys below to go directly to their page. Then
scroll down to the toy. You may also just browse through each individual page.
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Acrobat
or Flip Jack $12--- Gently squeeze the bottom of the handles and watch the acrobat do all sorts of tricks.
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Finger
Top $3---A small wooden top, spun with the fingers, will balance and spin for a very long time.
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Ball and Cup (traditional)
$10--- The toy is centuries old. Simply flip the ball up and catch it in the cup. Playing the game developes hand-eye coordination
and dexterity.
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Ball and Cup (pipe)
$12--- This toy is a variation of the traditional Ball and Cup with the difference being that the cup is set at right angles
instead of on top of the handle. Opinions about which ball and cup is easier to master is equally divided.
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Rolling Rattle--$10 A favorite among the younger
set. When the toy is rolled along the floor the loose dowels hit against
the crossbars making a clicking noise.
Click on any of the following pages for more Toys
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Limberjack-$20--- Sit on the thin board while holding the puppet just above
the end of the board. Tap on the board and the puppet appears to be tap dancing. The Limberjack is loads of fun and entertainment
whether you're keeping time with music or just watching him dance.
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