Someone asked last for plans for the shaving horse pictured in one of my messages.
Here is a copy of the plan I found on the net.
(http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~drakerobinson/images/Photos/Archery/Shaving%20Horse%20Plans.jpg)
I modified the plans a little to suit my needs. First, I wanted the working table to extend all the way to the end to accommodate a larger stave. Second, I wanted to be able to fold the table for transportation.
I accomplished that by using four legs instead of three. This does make the horse less stable on uneven ground, but so far I haven't had a problem.
I use 1/2" dowels to lock the legs into place when they are in the working position. I did have 1/4" dowels, but they broke under the stress and the thing folded up on me!! It works now though.
I think the images are self explanatory but I will be happy to elaborate if needed.
Hope someone can use this. I really enjoy it.
I just notice I spelled axle wrong ... oh well.
(http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~drakerobinson/images/Photos/Archery/Shave%20horse%20detail.jpg)
(http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~drakerobinson/images/Photos/Archery/Shaving%20horse%20front%20view.jpg)
(http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~drakerobinson/images/Photos/Archery/Shaving%20horse%20rear%20view.jpg)
(http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~drakerobinson/images/Photos/Archery/Shaving%20horse%20bottom%20front.jpg)
(http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~drakerobinson/images/Photos/Archery/Shaving%20horse%20bottom%20reat.jpg)
(http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~drakerobinson/images/Photos/Archery/Shaving%20horse%20tiller%20and%20lever.jpg)
Again I will be glad to answer any questions.
Don
Please resize pics to 600 pixels or less.
Thanks, Don. I sure appreciate you posting all this. I've copied the pictures before they get yanked for being too big for the forum ;)
Guy
I resized the pics, hope that helps!!
Except for the scrap 2x4s on the lever, the rest of the wood is rough-cut spruce I bought at the Do-It Center for around $20.00.
Don how important is a George to the whole process?
Thanks for sharing now some pics of it in use. :)
Thanks Don,
This is great!
Actually, George was pretty important. I think he christened it.
I usually lay a towel on the table when working on the belly so as not to damage the ring I chased.
Thanks for sharing.
How long is the overall length? I see where you say the "shaving table" is 40" long. Is the whole horse 5ft long?
The entire horse is six feet long.
I just noticed I didn't give a measurement for the placement of the lever. Mine is about 36" from the back of the horse. I guess that distance would depend on the size of the user. I am 6 feet tall.
very nice don. thanks for posting. i gotta ask. with your name, Don Drake, why didn't you go with the obvious user name? i think it would be cool, considering it's your real name. you could have your avatar be him holding or shooting a bow. :campfire: don
KellyG asked for some pics of the horse in use. The wooden one, not the fat one sitting on it. :)
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff458/popodrake/Archery%20Photos/2011-07-11_22-22-11_874.jpg)
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff458/popodrake/Archery%20Photos/2011-07-11_22-22-25_871.jpg)
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff458/popodrake/Archery%20Photos/2011-07-11_22-22-46_148.jpg)
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff458/popodrake/Archery%20Photos/2011-07-11_22-23-06_655.jpg)
Thanks,
Don
Thanks for sharing, I've been looking for a pattern.
George (not the dog)