I think that the wood is the material most beautiful in nature and has an inimitable charm for me in all its shapes and forms. As a tree fills the landscape with its many colors and foliage, it has been for centuries a source of wealth and livelihood for all the people in the world, and still now it is used for basic but useful purpose, from children's toys to most modern tools to work in many countries around the world. Despite the competition with the new materials of chemical origin, it warms with its varying forms and objects, our homes. Not forgetting its vital role in our existence. Pass me the obvious and perhaps rhetorical phrases, but as a child I had a strong attraction to this material, which over the years has become an inexhaustible source of games, hobbies and various chores. The following are some of my achievements, together with other objects of various origins.
I could not start this section, from this little jewel made by my mitic uncle Gino. He worked as carpenter for a lifetime. In his workshop, a place a beautiful place for to meet, friendliness and to talk, I spent long days to listen his stories, while I took confidence with this fantastic material. After a log time and a little restoration, here is his airplane, beautiful, hot, real and ready to fly your fantasy to fantastic destinations……
In 1976, the unforgettable (for me!) Professor of Technical Applications taught us the technique of "Traforo". I liked it very much and for a long period of time, I always carried a bag containing the tablet of plywood, a bow and numerous blades to "traforare" wherever I was.
I dont remember exactly, but the revolver and the rifle were the first toys that I made for my son. The ease of realization, the simplicity and silence did not prevent these terrifying weapons, to be the center of a thousand games and adventures against monsters and bad wolves.
Magic wand capable of fantastic spells and a little top made by grandfather Danilo.
Who of my generation have never tried to get a cart with steel bearings, recovered in breakups or old iron to launch or get launched at breakneck speed down the street? It had to be stated as a pastime for Danilo's grandfather was one of the games was the most popular. So to give a better idea to his grandchildren, he built a model that represents the old game that has enthralled generations.
Here are the indispensable tools in a house. In the time to the concrete of the hammer, it has benn added modern screwdrivers, saws, wrenches, nuts, bolts and other things.
This amazing work is the result of years of work by our great friend and teacher of life, the sea.
Sometimes you have to spend the time and somehow did not know what to do. Even in situations such as on vacation, especially if in possession of that invention wonderful as is the multifunction Swiss boxcutter, nothing is impossible!
And here's the legendary Ferrari, stripped of all the sponsors, but with a big heart!
Even with a bright sun, it is too empty a cloudless sky. A cloud in the sky develops the imagination of the viewer, if not then the clouds are full of rain, but they have more or less funny faces like these are always welcome and bring happiness (I hope!).
Talking about clothes, here's another one. The tail of the mouse was a little longer, but it was not very practical and short-lived.
Mini mini bed for naps. To the wooden structure was added a pad of foam suitably covered and a cover made ??of wool from both tender grandmother Joan.
DIY infects everyone, absolutely everyone, young and old.
A tribute to the magica VIOLA (Florence football team) by the association "La stanzina dei bambini" in Florence.
You can make endless frames with the tunnel. Just a bit of color and imagination, or you can resort to the faces of famous people to create simple and cute frames for their children. These are some examples.
A SHOE RACK built by reusing the old shelves and adapted to the minimum space available
A CHRISTMAS TREE made of battens of fir tree
