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nipper
02-12-2011, 04:27 PM
My husband is a DT teacher and has made me one of these. I first saw it at the Nexus stand at the Childcare Expo in September. My mindees love it!




http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toddler-quality-wall-mounted-wooden-sliding-puzzle-Nursery-Childminder-/320802361821?pt=UK_Toys_Creative_Educational_RL&hash=item4ab14f91dd#ht_500wt_949

kindredspirits
02-12-2011, 04:36 PM
Wow!!! Love it and will definately be after one in the new year if he's still doing them!
You have a very clever hubby! :thumbsup:

nipper
02-12-2011, 04:47 PM
Thanks. He reckons he can do them in any size to order and the pegs can be in the form of shapes, letters or numbers. No sharp corners and the screws are all countersunk for safety.

nannysue
02-12-2011, 05:50 PM
Thats brilliant , what a clever hubby you have. I'd like to get one after Christmas, :thumbsup:

just a tiny question .. do they have to be wall mounted or could they be used free standing?

nipper
02-12-2011, 05:57 PM
Mine is wall mounted but I'm not sure if they are too heavy to have free standing, but I will ask him for you. He has a habit of doing the impossible.

Jiorjiina
02-12-2011, 07:29 PM
Oh wow what a great idea! Going on my Christmas list!

Playmate
02-12-2011, 08:31 PM
We looked at these at the expo to, but were well out of price range there!

miffy
02-12-2011, 09:14 PM
That is great - does he do them for outside too?

Miffy xx

The Juggler
02-12-2011, 09:54 PM
does your dh not fancy a side line in making and selling them to us ??:laughing:

Maza
02-12-2011, 09:58 PM
Fantastic! You lucky wife! Did it take him long to make?

samb
02-12-2011, 10:35 PM
Ah wow that's fantastic - well done Mr DT teacher!

Monkey1
05-12-2011, 06:20 AM
they look fab!:thumbsup: Your in Telford??? where abouts? x

nipper
05-12-2011, 10:00 AM
Monkey.....Horsehay/Lightmoor Village

I am 'reliably' informed he can basically do anything...outdoor ones, free-standing (so you don't have to attach it onto the wall), or in any size you want. He might also be able to attach a mirror on it, so the children could see themselves playing. If you want a made-to-measure one he can even do that.

I've packed him off to school this morning with a spring in his step and a whole head load of ideas and he's going to have a play in his lunch-time and see what he can come up with.

PRINCESSDAISYFLOWER
05-12-2011, 12:08 PM
if he can do a free standing one i would definatly be interested
xxx

Karaza
05-12-2011, 07:34 PM
also would be interested if he can make one free standing have no wall space anywhere in my house :( but they look fantastic well done him :clapping:

miffy
05-12-2011, 08:57 PM
I am 'reliably' informed he can basically do anything...outdoor ones, free-standing (so you don't have to attach it onto the wall), or in any size you want. He might also be able to attach a mirror on it, so the children could see themselves playing. If you want a made-to-measure one he can even do that.

I've packed him off to school this morning with a spring in his step and a whole head load of ideas and he's going to have a play in his lunch-time and see what he can come up with.

Sounds very promising! I like the sound of all the options! :thumbsup:

Miffy xx

nipper
05-12-2011, 09:27 PM
Wow, I am amazed by everyone's comments and the response has been huge. My husband was in work at the crack of dawn this morning and has modified the design and will place updated photographs on ebay over the weekend. In answer to everyone's questions he can do pretty much anything you want!!! All he asks is that if anyone wants one before Christmas, please let him know before his end of term (December 15th). Any further questions, please ask him directly through ebay.

sarahlou
06-12-2011, 10:06 AM
These look fab I would like one to after xmas if possible

Sarahx