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.

     

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.

   

   

   

   

   

         
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.     don

KellyG asked for some pics of the horse in use.  The wooden one, not the fat one sitting on it.      









Thanks,
Don

Thanks for sharing, I've been looking for a pattern.
George (not the dog)