Woodcraft Project Paper Plan To Build Merrilegs Rocking Horse - Material Not Included

I wasn't too satisfied with this I expected to be a little more

Plans were easy to follow. The project came out great!

I built one of these out of red oak and walnut for my grandsons. I agree with the other reviewer that better than average woodworking skills are required and would add that a reasonably well equipped word working shop is necessary. The plan is a single sheet with three partial full sized perspective views, a small exploded view, some notes and a materials list. I used tracing paper to make a pattern for each shape, affixed the pattern with spray adhesive to one workpiece and cut it out on the bandsaw. After sanding the edge with a drill press mounted sanding drum, I used this piece as a pattern to rout each similar piece. Since 8/4 hardwood is harder to come by, I used 4/4 stock. This worked just as well but meant I had to do some additional lamination. To make the bevel at the top of the legs, I built a simple jig for the table saw and used a large dia. dado blade to make the cuts. This method could also be used with a router table. Unless you are a carpenter from the 19th century, I wouldn't try using a Rip saw as stated in the notes. I followed the plan closely with a couple of exceptions: I cut the legs shorter and added a walnut hoof at the bottom of each and I made the rockers and stringers 1 1/2 thick rather than 1 1/4. Overall, this is a excellent design, while the plans could be improved with better notes and drawings of individual pieces, figuring out how to make them work is well worth the effort.

Easy to follow instructions. Good costumer service as well.

Do not buy. Take a picture of a horse an work from there.

I used these plans over 20 years ago to make a rocking horse for my nephews. I couldn't find the old plans and need to make another so I ordered. The plans were delivered amazingly quick and I have already started my project.

I consider myself to be a intermediate woodworker/hobbyist and I found this plan a bit challenging. As long as I took my time and thought things out I did pretty good. I did learn from this project that tracing paper is a valuable tool. I did not add the hair or reins as that is my preference.

To many parts/pieces.