In this comprehensive and practical book, Anthony Dew distills the knowledge gained during more than 25 years as a rocking horse designer, maker and restorer.
In this comprehensive and practical book, Anthony Dew distills the knowledge gained during more than 25 years as a rocking horse designer, maker and restorer.
The book describes every aspect of rocking horse making and shows you how you can make one of these superb playthings. Projects are included to suit all levels of ability, from very simple hobby horses through to a carved carousel style horse, and includes designs for the archetypal Victorian style rocking horse in several sizes.
Anthony hopes this new book will introduce many more people to a fascinating craft, which he believes is as relevant and valuable in the 21st century as it has been in the past. Certainly there is a wonderful sense of achievement and satisfaction in seeing your children and grandchildren riding a rocking horse which you have made.
"Anthony Dew has succeeded in distilling the skills and knowledge acquired over the past twenty five years as one of the country's foremost rocking horse makers into a wonderfully concise and easy-to-follow book that will assuredly provide all the information you will ever need to create your very own rocking horse." Robert Nathan, Manager of The British Toymakers Guild.
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Complete Rocking Horse Maker The Further information & Options
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Measurements Required Measurements are needed for this product. Please measure your horse carefully using the guide below - either in inches or millimetres and enter your measurements in the boxes provided. Important note if you are unable to supply measurements now we will still take your order but before processing it will contact you for the required information.
Body Measurements
A Length of body measured straight along the side. (This measurement indicates the size of the horse; we need measurement (a) even if you are only ordering a bridle.)
B Are there metal staples fixed into the side ofthe horse from which to hang the stirrup leathers? If YES, how far apart are they? (If NO, we shall supply an alternative for hanging stirrup leathers.)
C Length of saddle top.
D Measurement across saddle block from side to side. (Leave out if your horse has no saddle block.)
E Girth, measured right round horse's belly.
Head Measurements
Pencil a mark at each side of the horse's head, slightly below and behind the base of the ears, as shown in the drawing. Call these marks XI and X2 and carefully measure as follows:
F X1 to comer of mouth.
G X1 to X2, measured under the throat.
H X1 to X2, measured over the top of the neck.
I X1 to X2, measured round the front of the head.
J Right round the nose, just above the nostrils.
K Width of mouth from side to side (for the bit). (The buckle-on bridles we usually supply are like small versions of real ones & and there is a fair amount of adjustment on the buckled straps.)
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