Mesquite Rocking Horse

[Gilbert Vega]

Putting the finishing touches on a Mesquite rocking horse i am building for one of my grandsons. Need to trim the mane and the tail. Took LOML and I about two weekend to build and finish.

Also building a Mesquite piggy bank for my other grandson.

[Mark Riegsecker]

Beautiful work Gilbert!

I especially like the horse. I wanted to make one from a Woodsmith plan. But couldn't figure out how to cut the angled wedges as they were illustrated to make the legs spread about 14 degrees. I wrote to them but I guess they figured WHAT!!!! so they didn't respond.
I had used some old 2bys lumber with a nail or two (still grinding out that nick from my planer blades):eek: The cutouts are still in a pile in the barn You may have inspired me. I had forgotten how nice a rocking horse can look

Thanks for the pics.

[Chris Curry]

Very nice! Your little pardner will be pleased I'm sure. Remarkably similar to one I built for my sister's boy about 15 years ago. What did you use to finish it?

Chris

[John Hart]

Wow. That is just gorgeous Gilbert! Nice detail and quite a treasure.:)

[Kirk (KC) Constable]

The horsie is sweet. I like the clean material. :)

KC

[Michael Ballent]

That looks great!!! When my son gets older I will probably build one for him... If I have any time available ;)

[Gilbert Vega]

What did you use to finish it?

Chris

I applied 5 coats of Tung oil finish by Mixwax followed by three coats of Satin wipe-on ploy, alos by Minwax.

Thanks for the kind comments. I roughly followed the plan at the Shopsmith site, reducing the size for my 1 year old grandson.

[Jim Becker]

Gilbert, that mesquite looks wonderful on both projects...awesome!