Woodworker's Journal Rocking-Horse, страница 4

Rocking Horse Instructions

Step 1: Make and Assemble the Leg Stretchers (D), Legs (E), the Rocker Stretcher (F), and the Rockers (G)

1. Refer to the materials list and the schematic to cut out the leg stretcher (D), the legs (E), the rocker stretcher (F), and the rockers (G).

2. Bevel the top edge of each leg (E) to 10 degrees.

3. Inscribe the rocker radii by making a compass: Rip a 5' length of 3/4" stock to about 1-1/4" wide, bore a hole in one end to accept a pencil point, measure the needed radius, then drive a brad for the pivot point.

4. Use your router and the 1/4" bearing-guided round-over bit to round the edges of parts D, E, F, and G that will be exposed after the project is assembled.

5. Sand the edges smooth with 220 grit once rounded.

6. Use glue and screws to assemble parts E to parts F.

7. Allow parts E and F to dry.

8. Add part D, making sure the top edges of both parts are flush.

9. Join parts G.

Step 2: Cut the Seat

1. Cut the seat (B) to length and width from 3/4" stock.

2. Lay out and mark the location of the 3/8" deep by 5-1/4" long groove that accepts the head. NOTE: For a proper fit, the groove width should be about 1/64" wider than the thickness of the head stock.

3. Use a router with an edge-guide and a 3/4" diameter straight bit to cut the groove.

4. Transfer the profile of the seat from the grid pattern to the stock.

5. Cut out the seat with the band or jigsaw and smooth the edges.

6. Next, use the router and a 1/4" bearing guide round-over bit to round all the edges, both top and bottom. NOTE that on the top, however, you should stop the bit just short of the groove.

7. Bore the 3/8" diameter tail hole.

8. Final sand all surfaces of the seat to 220 grit.