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Rocking fish

Project by milehigh posted 176 days ago 369 views 6 times favorited 13 comments Add to Favorites Watch

First commisioned piece. You’ve got to start somewhere,right? I sold the original (you can see it in the background) over 20 years ago. The owner called and said that the basement had flooded and the fish was ruined.His kids were all raised on it and now he is a new grandpa, and wanted it for his granddaughter.
“Can you still get one” he asked.
“No, but i can build you one” i said.
“out of oak?”
“sure”
Any finish ideas?

Paul


13 comments so far

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kolwdwrkr

2253 posts in 488 days


posted 176 days ago

Well this is completely different. I’ve seen all kinds of rocking “animals” but never a rocking fish. Cool. The original looks like it’s been around a while. I’m sure this one will be too. Nice work.

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

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PirateOfCatan

53 posts in 298 days


posted 176 days ago

I would go with a semi-gloss or gloss to give the fish a little of that still wet look.

This is definitely one of my favorite children’s rockers.

-- P.O.C.

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SnowyRiver

3481 posts in 379 days


posted 176 days ago

Very cute. Great piece. I agree with PirateofCatan, a glossy finish would give it the wet look.

-- Wayne - Plymouth MN

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degoose

2021 posts in 253 days


posted 176 days ago

My new grandson Malakai will love this, I am sure.

-- Drink once, cut twice. New website up.... lazylarrywoodworks.com.au

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Loucarb

962 posts in 343 days


posted 176 days ago

Fantastic. My granddaughter would love it too.

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a1Jim

17023 posts in 475 days


posted 176 days ago

Crazy cool well done. What next an rocking aardvark ? I like it super job.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop, custom furniture ,maker, woodworking school, heirloomwoodshop.com

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milehigh

47 posts in 238 days


posted 176 days ago

Thanks for the replies guys. It was a fun and different project alright. My uncle made rough outlines from the various pieces that i could copy if anyone is interested.

Paul

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moshel

479 posts in 582 days


posted 176 days ago

I am interested!!!! nice fish!

-- The woods are lovely, dark and deep, but I have promises to keep...

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mtnwild

2026 posts in 425 days


posted 176 days ago

Very cool!!

Great idea, fun for everyone!

Thanks…................

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

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Don Newton

532 posts in 517 days


posted 176 days ago

Well…....I’ll file that under “Seen it All”. A rocking fish, who’d have thunk it!

-- Don, Pittsburgh

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McLeanVA

148 posts in 332 days


posted 176 days ago

I’ve carved a few trout out of basswood in the past and never wanted to take away from the natural wood look. What I’ve done instead is used an inexpensive woodburning tool to add larger dots along the back and a few little dots along the lateral line. I also darken the areas along the fins and gills to bring some life to these areas. After burnishing, any finish will work light or dark. Just an idea.

This is such a cool project. You really did a nice job on it.

-- Measure, cut, curse, repeat.

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milehigh

47 posts in 238 days


posted 175 days ago

That is a great idea McLean! The customer was talking about painting spots to make it look like a trout. This wood keep it all natural.

Thanks for the idea

Paul

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FloridaArt

36 posts in 196 days


posted 175 days ago

I love it! Any child would want to hop on it. I think leaving it natural (no stain) with a few coats of semi-gloss or gloss poly would be fine.

-- Art | Bradenton, Florida

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