subject: Rocking Horse Plans - It's Not As Hard As You Think [print this page] A rocking horse is a favorite entertainment device for children. In fact this popular toy continues to give pleasure to an individual at any age. Its popularity demands that sooner or later every wood working practitioner will find himself in need of rocking horse plans.
Rocking horse plans are much sought after and are also available just as easily. Major Wood work project guide books include plans of rocking horse in them. Its popularity and inclusions in these guide books almost seem to suggest a kind of passage of rite that must be completed as you advance in your woodworking skill level. You will also find many rocking horse plans freely available in the net with detailed step by step instructions and visual illustrations.
With a multitude of plans available, a person must choose one that best matches his skill level. Rocking horse plans come in all skill set and include elaborate grandiose plans as well as simple down to earth ones. You can select from a simple carousel horse, to a circus horse or a stallion or even a pair of horses joined together to follow uniform rhythmic movements. It is safer to stick to a plan that you are comfortable with - for example beginners should opt for simple designs first before attempting to master horses with more complicated features. Also keep in mind the age of the intended rider as rocking horses should accommodate the size of the player. Some conversions in measurements will definitely be required if your plan's measurements vary greatly to the child's appropriate size.
Once you have narrowed in on your plan, you can get to work on the tools and materials needed. Most rocking horse plans suggest pine which is also the cheaper alternative to oak and maple. Finally color your horse bright to make him appealing and attractive to the kids.
There is no need to get disheartened if your labor did not produce the enchanting pony you hoped for. Today it is also possible to simply purchase a rocking horse kit. These kits include all the frames and pieces in a ready to fix stage and come with detailed instructions in assembling them. Just get the kit and get down to work again assembling the pieces together as per the instruction and your perfect rocking horse will be ready in no time.
