Thanks to cnsranch

[b.sumner47]

Ropdoc,
Anything new to report on your progress with the saddle display ? Capt Barry

[Ropdoc]

I was working on locating a piece of 2x14. But got to expensive, So I am going to glue up 1x8 doubled. I started cutting parts. I am also working on tooling so I can drill holes in the boards that go around the outer edge consistantly. It would be awesome if I was able to make some money off of stuff like this.

Thank you for checking in on me.

Dave

[chebytrk]

Way to go Old Joe! It looks great! Hope you make a bunch of money.


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[b.sumner47]

What you don't sell today, we save for tomorrow. Capt Barry

[cnsranch]

Dave (or anyone else, for that matter).......

If it helps, here are the mpc's I made for the face and backside of the stand I built......(watch those lines I drew for reference for cutting the sides out though - I fine tuned them once I had the project carved - just wanted to ensure that I had enough wood left to finish the design)

The faces are simply two 2x8's, run through the table saw (didn't bother with the jointer), edge glued, and carved. I did waste 7" of wood on each end (after all, it's a 2x8, ) but I used most of the scrap for the plugs.

The original design was made to be "less than perfect" - what I mean is that I wasn't concerned with the edges being perfectly jointed, etc (although my table saw does a really good job). Quite frankly, the project turned out better than I expected.

I used nothing but 2x8's, and 1x4's for the project - cheapest stuff at Home Depot - whitewood and pine - after all, it does hold a just saddle.

I probably don't have $25 in material in it (labor, though is something else!)

Le me know if I can help in any way - it's so good to hear that you're getting so much out of the project, Dave.

[mtylerfl]

...Quite frankly, the project turned out better than I expected.

That turned out great! Super job on layout, design and finish!

[Ropdoc]

Awesome, Thank you some much Jerry. I have the base done. Hope to start on the Saddle portion tonight. I am building my first one using older wood. To work out the bugs. I was going to glue up 1x8 2 deep. It made since in my brain. I don't have a table saw but I can probly rip a 2x8 to be 14-1/4" wide instead.

My mom allways told me to keep the Horse shoe ends pointing up. That way the Good luck doesn't run out. LOL Can I change your MPC to reflect that?

Thank you all again for your patience and time.

Dave

[cnsranch]

You bet, Dave.

Re turning the horseshoe - unfortunately, the horse's head and the shoe are one pattern - you turn the shoe, the horse's head will be upside down.

The two patterns I used were from Dan (PCW) and John (JPaluck) - I don't remember which of them created the shoe - but if you PM each of them, you'll find out.

They're both great guys - I'm pretty sure that whoever designed the pattern will turn it for you.

[eelamb]

Dave I have a pattern in my store with the shoe the right way. Click link below, it is under patterns-animals.

[LittleRedWoodshop]

In some cultures, it is hung points down (so the luck pours onto you); others, it's hung points up (so the luck doesn't fall out).