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Hi Jim, I completed the chair yesterday and I thought I would send you some pictures. So here they are. I found the making of this very interesting and might even make another in the future. I decided to use double pivot sewing machine hinges as they lie flat. I also added some extra dowels and mortise and tenons in various joints to aid construction. This one is made from English Oak. Cheers, Ron H
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Recycled plan - Kitten Coin Bank Our Recycling program allows you to submit your previously purchased patterns in exchange for up to 50% of the resale value. You will receive a store discount code that you can use towards future purchases for anything in the store. Have plans to recycle? Visit us at our online store and send us a message.
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Jim,As you can see…I made a few ‘alterations’ to the paint scheme…as I didn’t like the ALL silver. Also, I used 1/4in. machine screws into 1/4in. tubing for the windmill blade mounting, and the ‘tail-fin’ instead of the 3/16in in the plan. This gives it much more stability and I hope ‘wear-factor’. The paint is ‘deck’ enamel which I believe will offer greater protection from the heat around here.The plan was GREAT, and the ‘first time trial run’ (today), it was fully balanced in all directions.Take care, and thanks.Bob S., Arlington, TX, US. -
Edward N from Fair Haven, NJ, USA sent in photos of the completed our 11-1947 Motorcycle Rocker which he dressed up for a future Harley Davidson rider. Edward did an AMAZING JOB!!
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I'm looking for a plan for a rocking horse that the legs actually move on and make a clippity clop noise (wood). Please advise. Thanks Rick.
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We have over 60 plans for rocking horses, but none have moving legs. Typically the legs are part of the design for sturdiness.What I would recommend you do is the following. Typically the body of the horse requires several layers of wood to be laminated together. Leave a rectangular slot in the middle layer and insert a wooden ball, ball bearing or any round object that has sufficient weight to roll back and forth within the hidden chamber while the horse is being rocked back and forth. I wouldn’t make the slot too long because the ball might not make it to the end of the chamber before the horse starts rocking in the opposite direction.Or, if not in the body of the horse, place a long box under the platform, attached to the underside. That way you could experiment with box size and ball weight to get the knocking sound you want.If you have any other questions please just let me know.Woodwork Safely,Jim -
Dave bought our downloadable plan for the Curio Cabinet on Feb 28, 2013 and wasted no time building this curio cabinet. He says he’s a new woodworker! Wow!
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Philip B made a gun cabinet from one of our plans. Even though he considers himself a novice, he made significant changes to the plan to accommodate his needs. That’s the great thing about woodworking plans. You don’t need to follow them exactly as shown. We think that he is more than a novice considering the outcome. He mailed in some photos and a letter. It was a 8 rifle cabinet that he changed to fit 10. These are excerpts from his letter:
Here are some photos of the 10 gun cabinet I made from your plan. I increased the width by 11 inches and added 3 inches to the depth. My wife made up the skirt front and sides. The cabinet is from an infested black walnut tree from down the road where I live. Wood was “stuck” and dried in my basement for about 3-4 years. I heat with with wood furnace in the basement. So wood was good and dry.
I stained it with Minwax dark walnut oil stain and put 3 coats of satin finish Minwax polyurethane (oil based), and steel wool between coats. Knobs are reconditioned old wood drawer pulls from many years ago. The butt holes and barrel slots are covered with hog leather. The center felt will end up with pistol hangers. The bottom upper shelfs slide towards the front with pull knobs. It took 2 months to complete during Feb and March 2013. Worked at it pretty much 7 days a week until finish time. Both my wife and I hate to see it go. Next winter I may make another one but it will be an armoire for my wife. Hope I have enough walnut left. May have to make it out of cherry instead.
It was a pleasure dealing with you and have passed on your website and name onto others - maybe more business. Thank you again and God bless you and your family.
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Todd W of Fernandina Beach, FL USA, did a fabulous job with our downloadable PDF plan to build a Easy Swingin Arbor. John added:
Here are a few pics of our completed swings & arbors 31-DP-00926 - Easy Swingin Arbor Downloadable Woodworking Plan PDF …liked it so much we did two of them as you can see … my sons and I incorporated them into our deck remodel and we couldn’t be more pleased…thanks for you quick response and great customer service…I’m sure I’ll start another project soon.
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John S from Luxembourg is a regular customer of ours. One of his more recent projects was a christmas tree and Santa Claus yard art.
Good day.I‘ll send you pictures that I already finishedWhen I finished the other project I will send picturesBest regards of John -
Dick M from Clarkson, Nebraska purchased our 8 rifle Gun Cabinet and sent in his photo today! Beautiful! Dick says:
Jim: Here is my picture of the gun cabinet. I changed a few things but came out great. Thanks again for refunding my first plan and sending the one I used.
