I was coming up on the home stretch for this build. This was good because Christmas was rapidly approaching. 3/4" walnut dowels gave eyes to the horse and a 3/4" oak dowel would give Remi something to hold onto. It was at this point that tragedy struck! While I was sanding … [Read more...] about Rocking Horse Part 4
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Rocking Horse Part 3
The legs of the rocking horse are splayed away from the body. The angle on each leg needs to be consistent with the other three. To maintain uniformity, I decided that the easiest thing for me to do, would be to build a simple jig for the router. I built the jig at an angle … [Read more...] about Rocking Horse Part 3
Rocking Horse Part 2
In part 1 I built the base for the horse. Now it was time to start forming the body. As I had previously mentioned, I used oak for this rocking horse but the sky is the limit for whatever type or combination of woods that can be used. The body, neck, and head of the horse … [Read more...] about Rocking Horse Part 2
Rocking Horse Part 1
About 1-1/2 years ago I was blessed with a granddaughter, Remi Isabella. This girl has brought such joy to my life. If you are a grandparent then you know exactly what I mean. My wife baby sits her during the day, so generally I get to see her when I get home from work. … [Read more...] about Rocking Horse Part 1
Building Birdhouses With My Nephews
Building Birdhouses With My Nephews This past summer my wife and I had my three nephews stay with us for a few days while their parents were away at a work conference. Theses boys are full of energy (and I mean full!) so we always try to have some fun crafts or projects ready … [Read more...] about Building Birdhouses With My Nephews