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   bones | Jan 27, 2005 02:31am | #1

   Go to http://www.cherrytreetoys.com and do a key word search on rocking horse. If you have a Books-a-million or B&N around stop by the woodworking section. Good Luck

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   Qara | Jan 28, 2005 04:33pm | #7

   My question for examples for making a rocking horse drew a lot of attention and help. Thank all of you very much. The reading of all you proposed in you contributions will keep me busy all weekend long! Thanks again

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   richk1 | Jan 27, 2005 03:04am | #2

   Here's picture I built based loosely on the plans in Family Handyman - Toys, Games And Furniture.

   Rich Knab
   People of mediocre ability sometimes achieve outstanding success because they don't know when to quit.

   
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   Qara | Jan 28, 2005 04:34pm | #8

   My question for examples for making a rocking horse drew a lot of attention and help. Thank all of you very much. The reading of all you proposed in you contributions will keep me busy all weekend long! Thanks again

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   Patto | Jan 27, 2005 06:50am | #3

   Kay,

   You dont build a good rocking horse for kids, they just provide the patina.

   Seriously, Anthony Dew's book on making rocking horses (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/080697916X/qid=1106797538/sr=1-2/ref=sr_1_2/104-0338762-6775112?v=glance&s=books) is comprehensive and provides enough variation so that you can pick the level of effort / comlexity suitable for your audience. What he does not cover is that style that sort of looks like large-scale laminated scroll sawing made from 1 1/2" radiata and varnished we see here at the local markets.

   I love looking at other peoples rocking horses, and Drew seems to have provided the base construction details for many of the makers in Australia. There is, however, a huge variety in execution, and the 'character' displayed in the heads is very distinctive for each maker. (I have now done two of very different types, and mine look a bit like an Arab with attitude, which kind of reflects the style of horse I prefer to ride)

   Enjoy this project

   David

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   Qara | Feb 17, 2005 11:02pm | #14

   Hi Patto,
   I´ve got the book, it is marvellous!
   Kay

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   UncleDunc | Jan 27, 2005 10:57am | #4

   Not a lot of detail, but a tremendous variety.

   http://images.google.com/images?q=%22rocking+horse%22&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi

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   SawdustSteve | Jan 28, 2005 12:21am | #5

   Try http://www.armorcrafts.com Ask for their catalog.
   They have four different plans for rocking horses AND a rocking LION too. They are great guys and and their prices on most stuff are excellent. They also support out Woodworking Club.
   SawdustSteve

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   Qara | Feb 17, 2005 11:06pm | #15

   Hi SawdustSteve,
   I´ve ordered some plans, but they did not sent it to me. Europe??
   Thanks for the hint!
   Kay

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   bishopwood | Jan 28, 2005 02:59am | #6

   I found  bunch of links for free and cost plan at a site I visit regularly. Here's the search I used:

   http://woodworkersworkshop.com/resources/index.php?search=rocking%20horse&andor=and

   bishop

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   tck | Jan 28, 2005 08:37pm | #9

   This will probably stir up another Norm bashing but I built his version when my daughter was 2. He basically copied one at Old Sturbridge Village. Very simple and clean lined, but that's what I prefer. Also, it's pretty simple to build. You could get the plans off newyankee.com

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   Qara | Jan 28, 2005 09:16pm | #10

   Thank you for your hint. I will follow also that trail.
   Kay

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   charliej | Jan 28, 2005 09:38pm | #11

   Shopnotes has a plan that makes a great horse. I have built 7 of them over the years. My grandson has the first and it is still holding up after heavy use.

    

   Charlie

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   Qara | Jan 30, 2005 12:38am | #12

   Charlie,
   I got the plans.
   Thank you!
   Kay

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   charliej | Feb 02, 2005 08:50pm | #13

   Great, You will like it. If you need any tips just ask