PLAYmake 4in1 workshop overview of the different applications

PLAYmake 4in1 - woodworking workshop

PLAYmake – More Than a Toy: The Perfect Introduction to Creative Woodworking

PLAYmake is more than just a toy – it’s the ideal starting point for hands-on creativity. This unique tool set offers children aged 5 and up a safe and exciting entry into the world of woodworking. Whether sawing, drilling, sanding, or woodturning, kids can bring their ideas to life and craft their own wooden creations.

Thanks to its modular design, PLAYmake combines four functions in one compact unit – quickly and easily switch between sawing, drilling, sanding, and turning. Materials like softwood, balsa, or cardboard can be transformed into fun and imaginative first projects in no time. Its compact size makes PLAYmake the perfect fit for any child’s room.

PLAYmake encourages family creativity – from lovingly crafted gifts to playful model building, it creates shared experiences that inspire and connect.

🔧 Four Functions – One Set
PLAYmake includes:

Jigsaw
Drill
Sander
Lathe

Suitable Materials:

Softwood (e.g. poplar plywood, balsa, linden)
Cardboard (up to 10  mm thickness)

Powerful motor, reliable performance, and easy function switching – for endless creative possibilities.

✔️ For children aged 5 and up
✔️ Boosts coordination, concentration, and creativity
✔️ 100% child-safe – no risk of injury
✔️ Modular & compact – fits in any child’s room
✔️ Perfect for wood, balsa, cardboard, and soft materials

PLAYmake builds motor skills, craftsmanship, and technical understanding – all through fun, hands-on play.

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Manuals and plans

Crafting ideas & inspiration

Child-friendly design

Specifically designed for children aged 5 and up – successfully tested by thousands of young makers.

Simple Handling and Mounting

The PLAYmake plug-in system allows for easy setup and quick reconfiguration.

UNIMAT 1 Basic - 8+ years

The next level after PLAYmake

For older children aged 8 and up, the UNIMAT 1 Basic is also a great alternative – a safe and accessible introduction to the world of UNIMAT.

Fun for the whole family

Create amazing projects from wood and cardboard together with your children.

father with child looking at a model made with playmake

two children showing projects made with playmake

PLAYmake 4in1 - the modular system

Four machines in one set? Absolutely – thanks to the modular plug-in system, parts can be reassembled quickly and easily, bringing more variety and even more fun!

1.) Jig saw

Sawing projects with wood and cardboard are easy to realize.

Suitable for plywood up to 6 mm and balsa wood up to 20 mm thick
Cuts cardboard up to 20 mm thickness
Saw table: 100 × 100 mm

Thanks to the special short-stroke motion, there is no risk of injury when touching the saw blade – ensuring safe use for children.

2.) Drill press

Includes wood drill bit – ideal for soft materials like wood and cardboard
Table size: 100 × 100 mm
Adjustable drilling height: 0–40 mm
Throat depth: 34 mm – perfect for centered drilling on small parts

Compact, precise, and easy to use – ideal for young creators and educational settings.

3.) Wood lathe

The lathe gives children a playful introduction to technical crafting.
Creative projects like keychains or wooden pens can be made easily and safely.

Suitable for softwood (e.g. linden) up to Ø 30 mm
Center distance: 150 mm

An ideal entry-level tool to promote motor skills, creativity, and technical understanding.

4.) Sanding machine

Sanding surface: Ø 32 mm
Disc speed: 2,650 rpm

Sander – ideal for sharpening tools and finishing workpieces with precision and ease.

PLAYmake in the kindergarten

PLAYmake is also perfectly suited for use in kindergartens and is already in use worldwide.
Its safe and playful approach to crafting offers numerous benefits for children and can be applied in many different ways in early childhood education.

Learn more about our educational concept here.

Crafting ideas

Butterfly

Action figures

Easter bunny

Crafting material & accessories

There is a wide range of craft materials and accessories available for PLAYmake.

[Translate to English:] Materialpaket Drechseln + Sägen 163360

Material package turning + sawing

Material kit for turning and sawing – compatible with our PLAYmake 4in1 Workshop Kit and UNIMAT 1 Basic.

[Translate to English:] PLAYmake Holzkugelschreiber Set für Holzkugelschreiber zum Selbermachen

Penmaker Starterkit

Let your creativity run wild and easily design your own wooden pens! With our PLAYmake Wooden Pen Kit, you can turn your own ballpoint pens with ease and create wonderful handmade gifts.

PLAYmake Service Set

Includes consumables and spare parts for PLAYmake:

Some inspiration for christmas, this videos shows how you can make your own wooden christmas presents

Toys - Made in Austria

Since 1982, we have been manufacturing toys and machines as a family-owned company based in Austria.
Product quality has always been our top priority.

Our PLAYmake is proudly Made in Austria. Local production allows us to meet the highest standards of quality and service.