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  1. 25th July 2011, 01:24 AM #1
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    In another thread STAR invited me to post photos my rocking horses, and here they are. This is what sparked me to take up woodwork 8 years ago. Having never done much woodwork before I had this crazy of making a rocking horse for my first daughter's second birthday. Three months late I finished my first major woodwork project. It was a very proud moment for to see how happy she was when she saw it. Fast forward another 4 years. I made another one for my second daughter's second birthday. (pic 2)

    These 2 rocking horses are very special to my girls. It is something I gave them to keep for the rest of their life. So they are more than just a piece of toy. As a matter of fact my old daughter had a quick ride this morning. I looked at her and said 'That's the spirit.'

    Since I have started this irreversible trend and as we are expecting our third child, I will have to make another one in a couple of years time. Can you imagine having 3 rocking horses in 1 house?
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    Thank you Wongo for showing us your two horses. They are an inspiration. It shows that Toy Making can take many forms, yet fit quite nicely in our little section plus the general woodworking area.

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  4. 25th July 2011, 09:11 AM #3
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    You are going to have to build a stable next Mr. Wong.
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    Congrats Papa Wongo lets hope this one is stallion material

    Like Cliff's idea will it be Rosewood or Jarrah stable

    No this time it has to be a motor vehicle Scott one with wheels which of course means you'll require a lathe
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wongo View Post
    Can you imagine having 3 rocking horses in 1 house?
    Easily fixed Wongo.....get another house that has a barn....
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    The kids' playroom is alreay like barn and it has room for one more horse.
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    Just brillant Wongo,
    I had a similar design as a child built by my dad.
    Not a beautiful as yours.
    I've been inspired to search out the plans for myself after seeing the "Rocking Horse Man" from Pittown on the TV and your horses have brought it all back.
    Well done.
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    Scot,

    did you know there is a pic of one of your horses on the wall at Anagote Timbers
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gaza View Post
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    did you know there is a pic of one of your horses on the wall at Anagote Timbers
    That'd be the colt from Old Regret
    Workbench Project.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gaza View Post
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    did you know there is a pic of one of your horses on the wall at Anagote Timbers
    Yes.
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    Hello Wongo,

    thanks for your words about Norway in STAR's post about the terrorist attacks!

    Your rocking horses look fantastic, beautiful work!!!
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    Amazing work. Enjoyed seeing them Thanks..
    My sister has horses and she collects everything that is horse. She will like to see these.
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    Trez bewdy Wongo!!

    Don't think there are any regrets there Groggy!
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    Your horses really rock.
    Reality is no background music.
    Cheers John
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    Wongo, I hope their hendravirus vaccinations are up to date.
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