Sure thing, that sounds like a fun challenge. I’d start by picking a solid hardwood for the lumberjack’s frame – oak or maple gives a nice balance of strength and grain. For the hammer, a chunky piece of pine works well, but we’ll carve the head with a grin and maybe a small cavity to hide a little speaker so it can crack a joke each time it swings. I’ll design a simple hinge on the arm so the swing stays controlled and won’t pull the whole piece out of alignment. The stage can be a modest wooden platform, maybe a 3‑by‑4 board with a 2‑by‑2 back wall painted a dark color to set off the character. Add a few small legs so it stands upright when the hammer is idle. We’ll sand everything smooth, finish with a light oil so the wood breathes but protects it. That way we keep the construction sturdy, keep the humor alive, and avoid any accidental splinters or mishaps. Let’s sketch the proportions next and see how the swing feels before we cut the final pieces.

Sounds good. I’ll sketch the lumberjack’s torso about 12 inches tall, the hammer arm 6 inches long with a 4‑inch head. The flag will be a 3‑by‑2 panel on the base, and the hat will be a small saw blade welded on top of the head. For the speaker I’ll mount a small unit in the hammer head, feed it a short audio file of “BOOM!” in a deep voice, and route the cable under the stage. I’ll set up a simple swing test with a light‑weight dummy load first to make sure the arm moves smoothly. Once that’s solid, I’ll add the final weight and test the joke volume. We’ll keep it steady so it doesn’t shatter the frame. Let’s get the sketch on the board and start cutting.