I managed to find an hour outside to prepare the templates for the rocking horse gifts I’m working on.
I really enjoy working off of printed plans, they are clearer and easier to see than pencil marks. Spray glue and a printed template is my favourite way of doing things. I actually ran out of spray glue while doing these but I also ran out of usable ply as well so that evens that out I guess.
All but one section is cut out, I used the scrollsaw for all parts; I still need to smooth the edges but then they should be good to go. Using the scrollsaw for larger projects like this really drives home how much I need to start working on building a bandsaw.
The plan is to rough cut the final pieces with a jigsaw and then attach them to the templates to finish on the router table.
I think the main body will be made from clear pine, with sections of it stained a walnut colour. The rockers and base will probably be made out of a couple lengths of very hard and dense redwood that I have just gotten my hands on.
No real days off again this week, but I’m hoping to sneak a few hours in the shop on Tuesday morning after work. After cutting these out on the scrollsaw I’ve at least finally made some saw dust in there!