Last week we started the holiday shopping countdown. This week I’d like to talk about how to put together a holiday gift basket for the train lover on your shopping list that is also a craftsman/woman. This gift package will provide one special person on your list with everything that they need to build a toy train table for their collection.
To start with you will need a basket that is going to be large enough, and sturdy enough to hold tools and supplies for building a toy train table. You can find good baskets in the interior décor section of your local department store, or you can pick one up at your local craft store.
The first item that you will want to buy for your gift basket is one or more toy train table plans. These are inexpensive so putting several in the basket is a good idea, then the basket’s recipient can select the one that they like. Next you will want to pick up basic hand tools and supplies that will be needed to build a toy train table. For example, you can put in a hand saw, a sanding block, sandpaper, wood glue, dowels, screws and washers.
You can also add toy train parts and tracks to your gift basket to round it off. For example, you can include a special engine that is the same gauge as the gift recipient’s toy train set, or you can include special accessories like lighting systems, props and buildings. Finally, you can include books for train collectors or woodworkers.
