The Rocking-Horse Maker: Nine Easy-To Follow Projects

Dew, Anthony

ISBN 10: 0715305549 / ISBN 13: 9780715305546

Published by David & Charles, 1997

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Rocking-Horse Maker: Nine Easy-To Follow Projects
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0715305549
• ISBN 13: 9780715305546
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

"A vague memory from childhood is brought back to real life by master crafter Dew....He very clearly sets forth directions, with step-by-step photographs for more difficult processes, along with a wealth of knowledge on appropriate age levels, decorations, and accessories....The variety of color photographs will convince readers that the practice of this almost lost art is worth every nickel and every hour."-- "Booklist. ."..very fun book to have....The color photos are excellent."-- "Carver's News

. 160 pages, 67 color illus., 201 b/w illus., 8 1/2 x 11 3/4.

From Booklist

A vague memory from childhood is brought back to real life by master crafter Dew, author of Making Rocking Horses. Though he claims at the very beginning that even novice woodworkers can tackle some of the simpler projects, the plethora of technical terms and materials, coupled with the lack of how-to-carve instructions, belies his initial statement. However, he very clearly sets forth directions, with step-by-step photographs for more difficult processes, along with a wealth of knowledge on appropriate age levels, decorations, and accessories. A number of chapters are devoted to aesthetic details: painting (the reason so many hobby horses are dapple gray is because solid colors magnify every imperfection); leather tack and hair; hoof notches and swing iron stands. The variety of color photographs will convince readers that the practice of this almost lost art is worth every nickel and every hour. Appended are woodworking tips and mail-order suppliers of tools, accessories, and fittings. Barbara Jacobs