Looking for lacing/stitching horse plans

[JamesR]

DEADEYE,

I made this one a while ago. It uses the threaded rod from an old Jorgenson woodworking clamp. The rod has an acme thread so it tightens and loosens with only a turn or two. It holds the work very securely. I lined the jaws with hard adhesive backed felt (it was a hunch) It works very well, holds the leather and does not damage it's surface.

Sorry I do not have any plans as I kind of built it as I went along.

Jim

Edited March 9, 2010 by JamesR

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DEADEYE,

I made this one a while ago. It uses the threaded rod from an old Jorgenson woodworking clamp. The rod has an acme thread so it tightens and loosens with only a turn or two. It holds the work very securely. I lined the jaws with hard adhesive backed felt (it was a hunch) It works very well, holds the leather and does not damage it's surface.

That's awesome, I was thinking that my small apartment can't fit any one of these things and hanging onto the work while sewing doesn't work so well, so I was figuring of just padding a wood clamp.

[Kate]

Hey Deadeye, if there's ONE thing that all of those stitching horses need, it's to have the ground seat shaved down on the edges of seat! Even the thickest chunk of sheepskin won't soften those edges, and I can guarantee (from past experience) that it's not gonna be too comfy after a long session.

I do kinda like the second photo - the legs are set into the braces, nice woodworking to last a good long while.

Kate

[DEADEYE]

Hey Deadeye, if there's ONE thing that all of those stitching horses need, it's to have the ground seat shaved down on the edges of seat! Even the thickest chunk of sheepskin won't soften those edges, and I can guarantee (from past experience) that it's not gonna be too comfy after a long session.

I do kinda like the second photo - the legs are set into the braces, nice woodworking to last a good long while.

Kate

For sure Kate. I also going to divy out butt cheek recesses and cover the sitting area with 1" closed cell foam and a nice piece of leather. Back rests will be an option too.

DEADEYE,

I made this one a while ago. It uses the threaded rod from an old Jorgenson woodworking clamp. The rod has an acme thread so it tightens and loosens with only a turn or two. It holds the work very securely. I lined the jaws with hard adhesive backed felt (it was a hunch) It works very well, holds the leather and does not damage it's surface.

Sorry I do not have any plans as I kind of built it as I went along.

Jim

That's very creative and resourceful James. Good job!