02/02/10 Update
OK, now the horse is done, and delivered over to my friends the other night. The mane and tail were attached using Gorilla Glue, and then finishing nails sunk in such that they would act as rows of teeth to help keep the mane and tail from being pulled out. After the glue dried, it was pulling iron. Perhaps the finishing nails were overdoing it, but I just wanted to be sure. Kristina and Odin were amazed at the workmanship, and little Gabriel didn't know what to make of it. We sat him on the horse but soon he cried. I think he was a little scared to be on something that rocked. He'll grow into it, I pretty much guarantee he'll grow to love it. Something like this just takes time. Kristina is a stay at home mom, and a budding photographer, so expect to see some pics from her soon of Gabriel and the horse.
02/04/10 Update
The FINAL picture of the rocking horse. I attached ears to the horse just before giving it over to Kristina and Odin. Odin gave me a nice piece of elk hide, to which I cut into two shapes almost looking like a spade from a deck of playing cards. I then dunked them both in the same stain as used on the piece. After they dried, I folded them in half and punched small holes near the rounded part, so I could then sew together to make sure they wouldn't spread back open. After that was done, I tacked them into place using black carpet brads, three for each ear. The result is the horse below. They turned out GREAT.
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Don thank you so much!!! I have been looking at your other posts and am amazed at your skill. Congrats on your expected baby! Being a parent is hard work, but the most rewarding! I wish you all the best! Thanks again!
I LOVE this horse! You did an amazing job! I have a couple of questions for you, I would like to make this for my little boy. Did you wood burn the strap on the nose? Also what kind of rope did you use for the mane? And lastly what angle did you cut the legs at? It looks like the top is 4 inches and are both sides 9 inches? I am new to wood working and love it but I have a lot to learn. I got a good laugh when you said your drill didn't fit to screw in the legs because you were trying to hide the pocket holes. I did the exact same thing yesterday when I was making a stool for my daughter, I had to take the whole thing apart and turn the pieces so the pocket holes face out. So fun!
Thanks so much for sharing!
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