Stitching Pony

[TheThiefPrince]

Thanks for all the replies, links, and insight guys! I apologize for not replying sooner to thank all of you, as I have been building my own pony! In fact, I figured that while I was at it, I might as well build two at the same time. To my surprise, they turned out quite well for being my first jab at it. I don't impress myself easy because I'm too critical of everything I do myself.

I basically took some visual cues from certain ones that have been posted on here (and various other locales) and jumped right in. I'm in school part-time for electro-mechanical engineering and my mind quickly added a couple things that I thought would be really cool to have. The first thing, which was mentioned in a post somewhere on here, is a cam lever lock (which hasn't arrived from Rockler yet) that will help with quickly and easily help with adjusting the leather within the clamp. The second is building the base with layered pieces of 1" x 4" in order to allow for an adjustable center bolt to allow the clamp a swiveling effect.

The only problem I seemed to have, was locating all completely matching brass hardware. Yes, I am THAT obsessive compulsive! Yes, I know it's a good trait, until it gets in my way ALL the time!

Anyways, I'd like to hear everyone's thoughts on this.

Thanks guys!

Trey

[gumdrop]

Hey guys, I'm new here and looking to get into the art but am having trouble finding a decent stitching pony for what my puny finances will allow. Any knowledge or help pointing me in the right direction would be great!

Thanks,

Trey

Ps. I apologize in advance if I posted this in the wrong section!

Would this help? obviously sizes will have to be amended to suit

Edited November 14, 2014 by gumdrop