ROCKING HORSE PHOTOS

[mac1012]

 

[Woodchips2]

Nice simple design and construction that should give a youngster hours of fun. Well done.
Regards Keith

 

[mac1012]

thanks yeah they are quite popular ive sold six this year , if i had more time i could have sold more but the day job prevents that

 

[MARK.B.]

Looks good and sturdy,what did you use for the mane?

 

[mac1012]

hi i just got it from my local sewing shop i was looking forv something tight nit for safety reasons and this just happend to fit the bill i glue it on with bostick solvent free glue they sold the stuff by the metre i think it some curtain trim or something ?

 

[kemo_2002]

how did you do the name plate? its lovely! is all the horse done on scroll saw? tried lookin for you on ebay but couldnt find you...

 

[MARK.B.]

Ok Mac thank you for the info

 

[mac1012]

hi kemo i have the name plate made for me , i designed it the horse is like a etching i could write the name but as i get them done for 3.50 i source it out

i not got anything on ebay at moment will do in next month or so

mark

 

[kemo_2002]

its lovely, how much do you sell them for, excuse me if im being to nosy! reminds me of one i had when i was younger so simple yet really effective

 

[mac1012]

hi kemo well this time i am going to try 65- 70 pounds i have sold them cheaper but going to try for a bit more , they are simple but they are a bit decieving as you have to make sure certain pieces are identical pretty much the rockers and the legs otherwise it wont look right and it took me me a couple of horses to get the assembly nailed down as they can be a bit fiddly the slowest thing is finishing them with two coats of child safe diamond varnises as lots of nuts and crannys !

i am experimenting with quiker ways i tried an aerosol but bit messy and you have to seal with sanding sealer first i might try an oil finish that is supposed to be hardwearing

mark