Our Products

As we have touched throughout this blog, here at South Bend Woodworks we make a variety of wooden toys, heirlooms, and collegiate memorabilia. For having a more specific target group of products that we make, we think that we actually have more than you would except in our arsenal. If you check out our homepage you can see our drop downs sorted by category and collection, that will show you everything we have to offer. In this post we will give a run down of all of the fantastic wooden masterpieces we make, and give you a little more information on all of them. Whether you are looking for that perfect holiday gift, something to give a special young one in your life, or the perfect decoration for that avid college sports fan, South Bend Woodworks has something for you.

Wooden Name Puzzles

Here at South Bend Woodworks we pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality kids Wooden Name Puzzles. We hand craft heirloom-quality, premium wood treasures that allow our customers to uniquely display their passion for their favorite school, or share lasting memories of childhood play with their loved ones. Our craftsmen maintain the highest standards of production to create distinctive, vibrant products worthy of your fandom or family. We strive for quality craftsmanship with all our products. When it comes to our wooden name puzzles we take time to ensure that no detail is overlooked.

Our Process

Our customized wooden name puzzles start with our in house Baltic Birch. These pieces are laser cut with our in-house machinery. We make heirloom-quality, wooden goods that carry special meaning to those who own them. We believe you can feel our experience, passion and values in every product you touch. We then sand the wood by hand to ensure the highest quality pieces made to last a life time.  With our non-toxic paint made to be the safest for children and most vibrant toy in the collection. Our toys are not only meant to last a life time and look great, but also to be a great looking piece when displayed or a shelf or dresser.

South Bend Woodworks is excited to announce our recent release of our new custom made wooden jigsaw puzzles (click to shop!). Here at South Bend Woodworks we always pride ourselves with creating the highest quality wooden heirlooms and toys such as our Wooden Name Puzzles, Wooden Block Sets, and as of recently our Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles.

Each of these puzzles and their unique designs are all created by one of our artists in house. These bright puzzles are designed to be enjoyed by kids and adults! Our wooden jigsaw puzzles are all made from high quality wood and laser cut. The 100 piece kids jigsaw puzzles feature a finished size of 8×12 inches. Whereas our more advanced 500+ piece puzzles have a finished size of 17.5×13 inches.

All of our puzzles feature high gloss, perfectly locking vibrant pieces and packaging.Our jigsaw puzzles also feature unique pieces “whimsy pieces” that relate to each puzzle. As you can see in the photos below, the whimsy pieces make for a fun addition to each of our puzzles! Each one of our puzzles made with whimsy pieces creates art within a piece of art and is perfect for either building and taking a part, or hung up on the wall as art when the time is right. Puzzles pieces, especially with intricate shapes, can be easily broken if handled the wrong way. We suggest a little Elmer’s or any kind of wood glue to put those damaged pieces back together.

Why Puzzles are Important for Kids

Outside of being beautiful works of art kids completing jigsaw puzzles can benefit them in many different ways. Little ones learn spatial reasoning, develop hand-eye coordination, and can improve motor skills. Jigsaw puzzles teach kids to stay focused on completing a task for a certain amount of time. Puzzles also offer children a sense of satisfaction when they complete a section or and entire puzzles. This can be incredibly calming and allow them to be productive and constructive in a way that has no rules or instructions, children can complete them at their own pace.

Hard Wood Circle Stacker

Our Hard Wood Circle Stacker is a fan favorite. Made from maple, cherry, and walnut, the Hardwood Circle Stacker is a gorgeous take on a classic children’s toy. But this isn’t just nice to look at! Like any toy from South Bend Woodworks, we made the Hardwood Circle Stacker with your child’s development in mind. 100% Organic and finished with an all natural Jojoba Oil, the Hardwood Circle Stacker is a great gift for the eco-friendly family in your life!

Hard Wood Block Set

The hardwood block set is another one of our absolute favorites, and our fans favorites as well! Made from our favorite Maple, Cherry, and Walnut Hardwoods, this Block Set is another classic children’s toy. It’s a callback to a different era, and here at the Woodworks we love to capture the best of our own childhoods and bring them to kids here and now. The Hardwood Block Set is a permission slip for creativity and imagination that is so important for young kids. No screens, no buttons, and no electronics, just good old fashioned imaginative play!