The traditional wooden rocking horse has long been an object of fascination for adults and children alike. Much more than mere toys, they are treasured beyond childhood and handed down from generation to generation as family heirlooms. This practical manual sets out to show that, with care, patience and some basic woodworking skills, anyone can make a rocking horse. It includes projects to suit all levels of ability, from a simple plywood hobby horse for the spare-time woodworker with limited time and tools at his disposal, to a fully-carved dapple grey on bow rockers for the more ambitious craftsman. Each design is accompanied by step-by-step instructions, photographs and drawings, with finished projects illustrated in colour. The projects include carved Victorian horses in several sizes and styles, a carousel horse, and a miniature rocking horse for the mantelpiece. There are also chapters on the history of rocking horses and on their repair and restoration.

The Rocking-Horse Maker: Nine Easy-To-Follow Projects

Dew, Anthony

Arts & Photography

David & Charles, UK

The Rocking-Horse Maker: Nine Easy-To Follow Projects

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

David&Charles

A guide to enable the woodworker to make his own traditional rocking-horse. All levels of skill are catered for.

Making rocking horses

Sterling Pub. Co.

Making Rocking Horses

Offers detailed plans and instructions for building simple and carved rocking horses, and provides advice on tools, restoration techniques, and finishes

Sterling Pub. Co., Inc.

Restoring Rocking Horses

A comprehensive guide to restoring old rocking horses of all types - wooden, skin covered, fibreglass and metal - no matter what the condition. This book describes in detail exactly how to go about restoring a horse to excellent condition.

Green, Clive

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