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I was asked to make two rocking horses for coworkers who had recently had a new son added to their family. The horses were made of ash with walnut inlays and silver conchos added to the bridle. The step up on the rocker can be removed as the little cowboy grows. Toughest part of the project is to get the angle block that is attached behind the leg made correctly. A little planning and a few jigs made this much easier. To finish the project I had an engraved plate made with the name of the new owner, birthdate etc.
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Karson
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posted 206 days ago
Great looking Rocking Horse.
I always planned to make engraved plates for the cradles I’ve made. But never done it yet.
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Scott Bryan
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posted 206 days ago
This is a really great idea. I am sure that your coworkers were pleased with the rocking horse. Great project.
Thanks for sharing.
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GaryK
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posted 205 days ago
Great looking house. I will be making one of those for my daughter when she is older.
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MsDebbieP
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posted 192 days ago
a great job.
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Huckleberry
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posted 86 days ago
I am just finishing one of these up. And you are right, that angled block is a tough one to get right. Looks great I hope that the one that I turn out looks as good. I do have a question though what is it that you did for the eyes on your horse?
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