You gotta love templates . I can see where my big horizontal sander and my spindle sander will come in very handy for some of the final shaping

 

Yea, I have a HF spindles sander. It's not big, but I think it should work fine!! I might have to screw it down. ;o)

You gottg a love templates . I can see where my big horizontal sander and my spindle sander will come in very handy for some of the final shaping

 

Hey @N'awlins77 give us a clue on the end product. Too out of context here ya know :wink:

Think you're trying to mimic Oliver (GaffBoat). :laugh2:

 

Sorry bout that Angie!! Here it is. Stand it up, its a high chair, lay it down one way and it's a rocking horse and flip it over and it's a desk.

 

can feel it my bones...
that is going to look good....

 

Keep us updated. Lee.

 

Gonna try like heck to remember to take plenty pics. But I already forgot to take some others that I wanted to take!! ;o)

 

might as well make several Lee, your gonna need em

 

you gonna get one in your size...
be too good to pass on...

 

That is one great design there. Looking forward to this taking shape. Now I get the template. I think your original comment about 'if I want to make others' might be a little off. Anyone who see's it and has kids is gonna want one. A new business could be born.

 

that is a great idea

 

Bill and Angie, when I told my Sister-in-law, about this (the niece I'm building it for, Mother) she got all chocked up and said that her daughter was going to love it. I let her in on it, because I wanted to ask her if her daughter had already had any baby furniture, and if so, what color or stain they were. She warned me though, that after I make it and give it to her (her daughter), to be prepared to get orders to make more. Because she has a feeling, after her daughter and herself, post pictures of it on their FB page, that the calls are going to come in!! ;o)

 

A lot will want one -- BUT ........ will they pay the price?

HJ

 

THAT, is the question, John!! :wink:

Well, because of a small family crisis, I did not go to work today, so I got to do a little bit on my project, after a nap of course! I got all the edges sanded, on the template, along with the horse's head!! Also drilled small holes where all the center pieces will be mounted. Next, I've got to join two pieces of 1 x 12's (X2 for two sides) and then trace out the template on to the two joined sides. Then I have to cut them out (wish I had a band saw...).

 

After eating lunch, and taking another nap, to make up for my bad night, I went back at it.

Pic 1- joined two pieces of 1x12's, using Kreg jig. Making sure to put the screws on the insides (kept the better looking sides out) and also made sure they fell in area's that don't get cut out.

Pic 2- Laid the jig down on the good wood. Then, using the pilot holes I previously drilled to mark where my cross members go and get screwed in, I screwed four corners down. Then, using a Sharpie, I traced the jig all the way around, including the inside oval.

Pic 3- Both sides are marked and ready to be cut.

I cut one side panel, with my jig saw, and I was going to stop at this point, because my jig saw blade was pretty dull, to begin with. So I was going to quit, until I could pick up some new blades. But then I decided to screw the jig back on (Pic 4), with 1/8" spacers, and then I was going to flush trim route, this one side. And then wait and rough cut the other side, later (with a new blade). BUT, then I realized I only own flush trim bits with bearing on the bottom!! So, I had to put this on hold, till I can make a trip to the HD or Lowes, for a flush trim bit, with a bearing on the top, and new jig saw blades.

So, done for the day.

(8/1/2016- 3.5 hours. *does not include finishing the jig.)
.

 

This is very nice. Were did you get the plans for this.
Allen

 

Looking really good, Lee. I saw this somewhere on facebook. My wife said 'The little guy (our grandson) has already outgrown it!"

But since one of our grand daughters just got married, there may be a need for one yet!
For me, it is just a see saw in the works for our great grandson.

And yes sir, we like pics!

 

Allen --- Gold Country Wood Woodworks is the sight I found the plans. $14.95. But I think it was well worth it. Gives you a full scale drawing for the sides, and the horses head (for the rocking horse) to trace onto your wood. And scaled down drawing for all the cross members. A materials and cut list. And step by step instructions on how to assemble. And support, if need be. I e-mailed them, because I was thinking I should have gotten it already, but it turned out I had mistaken when I actually ordered it. But my point is, I e-mailed them one day, and they replied the next.

Yes Sir Mike, I will try (not making any promises, the memory aint what it use to be.... ;o) ) to remember to take lots of photo's!!

I did pick up the top bearing flush trim bit, I needed, at Home Depot (and some jig saw blades), but I'm afraid I'm not going to get to work on this, until the weekend. I started a big job today, at work, and I will be driving home (2.5 hours, round trip) everyday!! And It wore me out today!! Nuttin' but shower and sofa, after this job!!

 

Allen --- Gold Country Wood Woodworks is the sight I found the plans. $14.95. But I think it was well worth it. Gives you a full scale drawing for the sides, and the horses head (for the rocking horse) to trace onto your wood. And scaled down drawing for all the cross members. A materials and cut list. And step by step instructions on how to assemble. And support, if need be. I e-mailed them, because I was thinking I should have gotten it already, but it turned out I had mistaken when I actually ordered it. But my point is, I e-mailed them one day, and they replied the next.

Yes Sir Mike, I will try (not making any promises, the memory aint what it use to be.... ;o) ) to remember to take lots of photo's!!

Thanks Lee. I just put in my order.

I didn't read the items close enough so I ordered a strap and not the actual plans. In my mind, I thought the plans and 1 strap were on sale for $8.95. So I had to go back and place the order for the actual plans. SMH!!!

Mike

 

Lee
Thanks for the info on were to get the plans. I will check it out
Allen

 

And Mike, I didn't noticed they sold the straps, until you posted this and I went back to look!! LOL I guess I'm going to have to order that too, unless I can find something that will work in the local stores!!

 

If leather straps, check out thrift stores for old leather belts. Also, I bought a bunch of leather scraps from a store that makes and sells leather clothing.

 

Well, I was about to do some trim work on my 3-1 Highchair, but my local power company, had a different idea! Lights out!!! ??

Had my bit in my trim router, and the depth all set! And lights out! Got a text saying they won't be on for an estimated 2 hours! Wish I had a cordless trim router. Or a cordless jig saw, I could rough cut the other half!

 

that qualifies for an AAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!....

got a suggestion...
unravel that cord...
tt will off balance your router..
hook up on things easier and redirect your cut...
if you do a lot of bench work make yourself a cord holder like mom use to use when she ironed...
helps if you add an arm to it to hold the cord over the router and work...

the last thing you want to do is drape the cord over your shoulder...
you could drop the router while it's running and you you instantly discover that you just gave yourself the faste3st ever, most gruesome vasectomy when the cord catches the router and the router falls back into you...
or you gut yourself...
it'll suck to find out out that you have started your countdown clock ahead of schedule...ER's are a good place to stay out of too...

.

 

@Stick486

Excellent suggestion, what's shown is definitely an accident waiting to happen. On another forum, a member posted a picture of a setup where he had a fairly light spring hanging from the ceiling over his work area and attaches the power cord to the end of the spring. The spring is heavy enough to keep the cord out of the cutting area but not strong enough to generate a noticeable "pull" against the tool movement. I bought a couple of the MLCS Trim Routers which come with dust collection - this work really well, but I need to do something like that to counteract the pull from the vacuum hose which can be a little distracting. My normal work area is underneath the tracks for the roll-up garage door so I'm looking at maybe just a hook to attach the spring to one of the tracks (or maybe even a bungee cord).

 

@tomp913...

works on the DC hoses too...
and when you are using jigs like a dovetail jig.....

 

I have the Rockler holder that I use when breaking down sheets of plywood; the vacuum hose goes through the holder and the power cord is velcro'ed to the hose to help keep it out of the way. Works fairly well when cross-cutting but not so well when ripping along the length because of the 8' long hose (+/- 4' travel) - I think hanging the hose/power cord combo by a spring from the ceiling may be the better way.

The cutting grid also doubles as an assembly table, plenty of room to get in there and clamp the parts as needed.

The final photo shows the completed unit with the disassembled cutting grid stored on the top.

 

Like that cord holder.

 

Guys, no way, no how, would I have turned that router on, like that. It was not plugged in!! I was fixing to unravel it, when the lights went out. So I just set it there, took a picture of what I was about to do, then I locked the shop up! BUT, good news! I went and sat with my wife on the patio, and within 10 minutes, the power was back on. And I got back on it!! Unraveled that there router, and went to trimming. Rough cut the second side (which I have a question, if I think about it...), and trimmed it as well. Then moved outside and sanded both sides, of both sides of the High Chair. Rudy (my dog) was there, cheering me on, or eating sawdust, one of the two!! Then brought the spindle sander outside and sanded all my curves. And this brings me to lunch time!! Going to take a break, eat, maybe take a nap, then, as per instructions, I have run an 1/4" round over bit, on both sides, of both sides of the High Chair!! Don't want no sharp corners for the baby!! ;o)

Back to my question. I bought some new jig saw blades for my jig saw, I can't remember the details of the blades, but they were Bosch blades, pacifically for wood. But when I went to use one, it made my jig saw jump. It would cut a little bit, then try to jump out of the wood. What the heck would cause that? I found an older blade (but I don't think it was ever used), a little wider then I liked, for cutting curves, but it did not jump at all. Why did these Bosch blades do this? I guess I'm going to try and return them, and try another brand.

 

Guys, no way, no how, would I have turned that router on, like that. It was not plugged in!! I was fixing to unravel it,

WHEW!...
do yourself another favor and roll the cord up in a loop instead of the way you have it now...
less kinks to deal w/...

 

what number blade and what brand of jigsaw are you using???

 

Stick, I'll have to go look another time. It's teeming down over here, right now. But it is a Bosch, and it says it's made for wood. But I'll have look and see how many teeth, another time. I will let you know. But it sure did look just like the one I took off (same teeth), but that was just a very old blade and it was dull. But when I put this other blade, that also looked like the same teeth (don't know what brand) the saw worked just fine. Just those brand new Bosch blades jumped around on me. And I could I see if I was cutting something thin, the teeth may be to course, but I'm cutting 3/4 pine. Don't know why it would be jumping like that!!

 

Well, after an afternoon nap, I got the two sides all finished!! Well, except for finish!! ;o)

1st pic, installed a 1/4" Round-over bit, into router (and my homemade larger plate), and then did both sides of both sides!! Sanded it all, 80, 120, 220. Sides are complete!!

Pic four, shows a nice messy shop!! Next. Tomorrow I'll straightened up a bit. Can move in there now. Then I will begin to cut out all my cross members, and the horses head!! Can't forget the horses head. I'm going to stick it under my wives blankets, the first night I finish the head!! She should get a laugh out of that!! We both just watched the Godfather, a few nights ago!! ;o)

This is really a fun project, but I really need to get a bandsaw to make my life easier, But will have to make do with a jig saw, for now. Until everyone starts paying more, for gas! Or I get an order or two, for this 3-1 chair!! ;o)