rocking horse plans

[rickm]

I thining of a rockin horse for my grand dau. I have made them before for my dua but my grand dau is 1.5 yrs so a smaller one would be in oreder. anyone have any plans or a idea on size? Cant be too big but if I make it too small it wouldn't work amuway

[whittles by whitt]

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Don't know if this will help, but here's some links: Time Warner Cable

A couple of the links have free plans. Hope this helps. Happy whittlin'

[rickm]

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I appreciate it my big problem right now is size, I don't know if I should try and tailor it so shed can climb on it or larger so someone has to lift her up on it. always a problem

[jeffp]

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Rick

I made this one for my grandson for his 1st birthday. He is going on 4 now and still plays with it. My father in law made the original for my son over 30 yrs ago. I made a pattern from his and have made a couple dozen over the years. Its quite simple to make out of 2 X10 lumber.
I call it a "Shaker Childs" Rocking Horse. Let me know if this is what you are looking for, I can mail you the plans.

[rickm]

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im thinking that would be lovely I'll pm you with my addy

[madwire3]

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love that lil horse jeff,, might have to beg for the plans, my lil ones 3 now but we are working on another rugrat even though the oldest is 8 id love to make one for each of them to take with in their family ventures later on in life

[GinnytooU]

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I have a blue print in black and white of a rocking horses I have had for 30 or 40 years. I would like to sell it. Maybe 10 bucks . If interested PM me. the pattern is 47 x 36. The back of the horses where the saddle is 22 inches high. This pattern is really old. Thanks Ginny

[rickm]

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well jeff jumped first so I don't want to deny his efforts. if I get in a bind i'll let you know ginny tanx.

[Ray S. S.]

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Wow, Jeff, a kid would have to just love that one. It is really sharp.

Ray

[rdaugherty]

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Thanks so much for posting the picture of this rocking horse. People have been calling me wanting me to make them one. Ive been looking at several different types but just didn't like them. When I saw this one I knew it was perfect everyone loves it. I have decided to put it together useing 5/8 dowl rods and no screws. Ive come up with a way to attach the upright pieces to the seat but would like to know how the one in the picture is attached. Thanks so much again you can email if you like at [email protected]

[rickm]

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ok well im starting on the rockin horse I will let you know how much lumber I destroy. I am doing it in oak and will finish it in tung oil and maybe varnish over that. keep yr fingers crossed.