Timbo Posted January 11, 2008 Report Posted January 11, 2008 (edited) Here is a link to an ebay auction for some stitching horse plans. I bought them and they are pretty good plans. Very do-able. And shoot for 3.95 I didn't figure I had too much to lose. They are instantly emailed to you after you pay for them with paypal. Let me know what you guys think. http://cgi.ebay.com/BUILD-A-STITCHING-HORS...1QQcmdZViewItem stitching horse plans Tim .....sorry for the doubled link but it didn't work the first time ...........still not sure why the second link isn't working Edited January 11, 2008 by Timbo Quote
Contributing Member Jordan Posted January 11, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted January 11, 2008 it's working, looks interesting I have worked with wood as a hobby for years probably not hard to build at all. I am slowly working on a potters wheel with some plans I found online. at times it seems like I'll never get it done. Quote
Timbo Posted January 11, 2008 Author Report Posted January 11, 2008 it shouldn't be too tough. i'm actually thinking about not doing the spindle type legs but doing one solid leg on each end for a little more stability and less likelyhood of breakage. The plans call for 1.75" thick lumber for the seat and a 5"x5" chunk for the clamp. Good thing my brother is good friends with a guy who owns a sawmill!!! Getting this dimension lumber in red oak shouldn't be a problem. Jordan, if you, or anybody else for that matter, wants to build and need a source for the lumber, just let me know. Potters wheel huh?? My brother used to be a potter by trade, he did it at Silver Dollar City for 8 years and about 5 or 6 on his own. Then he worked for a company as a sand sculptor, then he became a toy sculptor, which he still does, but now he also builds custom guitars. Hence the connection with the sawmill. Pottery is a lot of fun though. Sorry, it's late for me and I've rambled long enough. Tim Quote
Billy P Posted January 13, 2008 Report Posted January 13, 2008 I think it is The ART OF HANDSEWING LEATHER By Al Stolhman that has the dimensions and sketches on how to make a stitching horse. In fact I believe that the plans for a regular horse and for one that is like a sit and stitch are both in there. Also the Randy Steffen article and prints are in one of the old Make with Leather magazines. If you want it I'll try and dig it out of the shop and scan it for you. Free is cheaper and take the $3.95 and put it towards a tool or something. Just let me know. Regards to everyone Billy P Quote Billy P SideLine Leather Co. Leatherworker.net/Forum
Members Rawhide Posted January 13, 2008 Members Report Posted January 13, 2008 I think it is The ART OF HANDSEWING LEATHER By Al Stolhman that has the dimensions and sketches on how to make a stitching horse. In fact I believe that the plans for a regular horse and for one that is like a sit and stitch are both in there. Also the Randy Steffen article and prints are in one of the old Make with Leather magazines. If you want it I'll try and dig it out of the shop and scan it for you. Free is cheaper and take the $3.95 and put it towards a tool or something. Just let me know. Regards to everyone Billy P Billy, I would love a scan of that if you can find it. I would like to redo the clamshell part of my horse. Marlon Quote Marlon
Members rsg3 Posted January 13, 2008 Members Report Posted January 13, 2008 Google "Farm Woodwork" and you should find a listing for a limited preview book, starting on page 98 i believe there are detailed drawings, directions and parts list for a stitching horse. There are also alot of other possible useful drawings, i was able to download the entire book for free. Quote
howardb Posted January 15, 2008 Report Posted January 15, 2008 I think it is The ART OF HANDSEWING LEATHER By Al Stolhman that has the dimensions and sketches on how to make a stitching horse. In fact I believe that the plans for a regular horse and for one that is like a sit and stitch are both in there. Also the Randy Steffen article and prints are in one of the old Make with Leather magazines. If you want it I'll try and dig it out of the shop and scan it for you. Free is cheaper and take the $3.95 and put it towards a tool or something. Just let me know. Regards to everyone Billy P Billy - I'll second that request. Thanks, Brent Quote Brent Howard CALG, HLG
Timbo Posted January 15, 2008 Author Report Posted January 15, 2008 I was finally able to find the farm woodwork book online..........and lo and behold it is the exact same plan I just gave 3.95 for......boy do I feel ripped off. It must be public domain. So, here's a link: http://books.google.com/books?id=KpkBAAAAY...2kjSA#PPA100,M1 Tim Quote
Contributing Member Jordan Posted January 15, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted January 15, 2008 Guess thats one of those live-n-learn moments, at least it was not your life savings, perhaps you can take solace in the hope that your $ will give him a hangover. I saw a thing the otherday that someone bought an item online and just got a picture of the item for their money. Amazing what lenghts some will go to for ill gotten gain. Quote
Members tonyc1 Posted January 15, 2008 Members Report Posted January 15, 2008 Guess thats one of those live-n-learn moments, at least it was not your life savings, perhaps you can take solace in the hope that your $ will give him a hangover. I saw a thing the otherday that someone bought an item online and just got a picture of the item for their money. Amazing what lenghts some will go to for ill gotten gain. There is a stitching horse for sale on Ebay. Quote
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