Stitching Horse

[EvadCarpenter]

Finally made something of that shipping pallet oak.

Now i just have to make a cushion for it.

[Tree Reaper]

That looks heavy duty, well done.

[mikesmith648]

Might also want to put a spring in there to make the jaws open when tension is released.....Just a suggestion

Mike

[EvadCarpenter]

Thanks Reaper, I hope to put it through it's paces during the holiday.

Mike, I was extra sneaky and hid the spring under the movable jaw. (close up pic)

[bigorange]

beautiful ! love the idea of snagging a few pallets . I have wanted to buid one for some time and I this is very inspirational

[petersenj20]

That's a beautiful piece of white oak. The figure is a perfect example of why I believe there may be equivalent exotic woods from around the world, but none better. Nice pony.

[EvadCarpenter]

Thanks for the kind words guys.

[tjlenox]

Very nice work. I especially like the adjustable "tension rack" not sure of that's the right word for it. I'm sure that will get some good use out of it

[Nuttish]

That's quite nice. I've been wanting to build a stitching pony.

You know what the next question is, right?

Would you please post your drawings? :-)

[EvadCarpenter]

I'd be glad to, but I just kinda ad libbed the design from the book "the art of hand sewing leather" by Al Stohlman. The only difference being that the base is welded steel box tube. I cannot recommend that book enough, it has helped me immeasurably.