Rocking horse update
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Rocking horse update
Update: Thanks for some great help finding the plans, I've completed one for my grandson Now I've had a few requests for others. I have no idea what to charge for one though, as all the ones I've ever made have been gifts.
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Re: Rocking horse update
I'd think at least a couple hundred. And that wouldn't be what it's worth.
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Very nice, really like the seat!
Larry Hargrove
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Rock Island, Ok
1981 Mark V 500>510>520(98922)
19?? Mark V 500>Power Pro headstock 556176 06-17-11 factory exchange program original serial unknown
1957 Mark V 500 (350389)
1953 10ER
Another 10ER
Bandsaw 2012 Jointer 2012
Bandsaw, Jointer, other goodies
Craftsman table saw, Delta 46-460 Midi lathe
SS 6” Belt Sander w/power stand 1970’s?
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That is absolutely stunning!
I am glad I could help.
200 bucks would be a bargain!
I am glad I could help.
200 bucks would be a bargain!
Dick
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1965 Mark VII S/N 407684
1951 10 ER S/N ER 44570 -- Reborn 9/16/14
1950 10 ER S/N ER 33479 Reborn July 2016
1950 10 ER S/N ER 39671
1951 jigsaw X 2
1951 !0 ER #3 in rebuild
500, Jointer, Bsaw, Bsander, Planer
2014 Mark 7 W/Lift assist - 14 4" Jointer - DC3300
And a plethora of small stuff .....
"The trouble with quotes on the Internet is that you can never know if they are genuine." - Benjamin Franklin
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Re: Rocking horse update
2 to 5 times cost of materials. This covers the electric bill and something for your time. From what I understand most businesses making items to sell charge cost of materials times 4 or 5 for furniture.
Brenda
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1998 510 upgraded to a 520, upgraded to power pro with double tilt and lift assist.
1998 bandsaw
2016 beltsander
jointer
overarm pin router
Re: Rocking horse update
Nice Job! I'm sure the grandchild is thrilled and it will be a keepsake.
I had hoped to make one for all the grandchildren but never had the confidence to try before they got too old. I finally tried a couple made from 5/4 pine so if I screwed up I would not be out too much money. Then I made one in oak which I sold for about twice the cost of materials. Now I am planning to make some for the great-grandchildren.
I agree with all the previous price suggestions, at least twice the cost of materials, or $200, whichever is higher., but the more you can get the better.
If I could make another suggestion for future models, a 1/4" roundover on the exposed edges would soften the appearance.
Once again, Good Job.
John
I had hoped to make one for all the grandchildren but never had the confidence to try before they got too old. I finally tried a couple made from 5/4 pine so if I screwed up I would not be out too much money. Then I made one in oak which I sold for about twice the cost of materials. Now I am planning to make some for the great-grandchildren.
I agree with all the previous price suggestions, at least twice the cost of materials, or $200, whichever is higher., but the more you can get the better.
If I could make another suggestion for future models, a 1/4" roundover on the exposed edges would soften the appearance.
Once again, Good Job.
John
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I've done them with a round over and without. I'm always torn which looks better. I just eased the edges lightly with the sander on this one.