Rocking fish

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 ~

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.

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

-- Wayne - Plymouth MN

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

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

Fantastic. My granddaughter would love it too.

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

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

I am interested!!!! nice fish!

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

Very cool!!

Great idea, fun for everyone!

Thanks…................

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

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

-- Don, Pittsburgh

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.

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

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