I'm not sure if this is the correct place to ask, but the wife wants me to make a Rocking Horse for her 1 year old niece.
I have looked on line for full size plans, but can't seem to find any.
Any suggestions?
Thank you.

Assuming the plan isn't too complicated, you could probably get away with one of the following in fairly short time:

1. At one time I remember there is a drafting/art tool that allows you to trace an image on one end and it transfers the image to another paper in a larger size. Sorry, but I don't know what it's called. Unfortunately, quick searches only pull up resizing on computer drawing applications. Sign of the times.

2. If you have access to one, you could use an overhead projector to shine the original plan on a wall, and trace the projection in the size you want.

3. Print a design on 1/4" grid paper. Take a larger sheet of blank paper, and draw a grid on it, dimensioned up to the size you want. Then redraw the design.

Ah ... look up "scaling pantograph". That's the transfer tool I was thinking of.

I have made about 4 of these.
I can make copies of the plans if you like

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That would be great. Cute horse, I think she will love it. She also said I have a 1 month timeline.


Thank you.

I will copy the plans and send them to you.

Do you need my address? I can PM you the info, also very willing to pay any shipping cost.

Yes i need address, I dont want to post the plans online because of copyrights.
I dont need shipping cost.

Dean McNeil
Columbus, Indiana

For anyone else interested there are a couple free plans here:

https://www.wooden-toy-plans.com/dow...rse_plans.html

Thank you Frank.

Mount wedge to 1x4 as shown in drawing with screws, make sure the screw only goes in enough to hold.
Make sure blade will not hit screws.
If you cant see the drawing call me at 8123410158

Got it. Great idea.


Thank you Sir.

Rocking horse is coming along. I am having problems with my jig saw. It's a Ryobi and can't get the thing to cut at 90deg. Never had that issue with my Craftsman scroll saw.
The gauge that shows 45 to 90deg is located where you cant see it.



The battle continues.

Update. After tending to my dog having surgery, the progress is moving along. I got the scroll saw issue resolved, and got the parts cut out. I ended up using tracing paper to transfer to poster paper. Worked great and I think I will make some patterns from 3/16" plywood for future builds.

Share your progress in pictures?

I will share pics.

I also have plans...drop me a note/message

Progress is slow (bad back) I have a lot of sanding to do. I don't have a fancy sander, so I'm going to use the threaded end of my Radial arm saw with a chuck and round sanding drum.


Will keep you updated.

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So I fount this video on U-Tube on making wedges. Pretty cool.

Progress being made, slow but going forward. I am going to have a friend of mine do a Zebra instead of Horse.

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