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cialty, Mr. Pearre says that it is the toys that set him apart from other woodworkers.
At any given show, he said, there are a number of vendors offering tables, onion bins and other wood furriiture. Mr. Pearre is usually the sole vendor of wooden toys.
That fact, combined with the quality of his craftsmanship and his prices, make craft shows a success for Mr. Pearre.
By using yellow pine, an attractive but relatively inexpensive wood, he is able to keep costs reasonable.
A rocking horseruns about $30 while the 36-inch train sells for $35. Smaller trains go for $20. Mr. Pearre’s creations all run strictly by “push power.’*
Selling some pieces sealed and others unfinished, Mr. Pearre reduces costs — and hassles — further byleaving some toys for parents to paint and otherwise finish as they desire.
Adapting designs from catalogs and books, Mr. Pearre keeps customers coming back by designing a new item each year.
This year, the new item is a rocking airplane. Constructed as a replica of a bi-plane, the toy has sold well this year and Mr. Pearre says he’ll increase production of the item next year. He uses power tools, including a band saw, table saws and sanders in his projects.
Mr. Pearre and his wife, Frances, moved to Rappahannock County from Mount Vernon three years ago. Eager to become part of the community, Mr. Pearre joined the Amissville Rescue Squad and last year received certification as an emergency medical technician.
The couple has five children and four grandchildren. Mr. Pearre can be reached at 937-2109.
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