Hobbies Original Fretwork Plans

[hawkinob]

During a visit to family, in UK, last year. I called in at the showrooms of Hobbies (of Dereham), been going as a business for some 113 years and used to publish a magazine. Purchased a set of reprinted patterns - "Coronation Pack" - here are two I've made

The carriage is known as a Victoria Carriage and was designed in December 1898. About 37cm long in Jarrah finished with Organoil Danish Oil.

The Coronation Coach pattern was produced in 1937 and is based on the design of the original which was finished in 1761. About 50cm long in White American Oak also finished with Organoil Danish Oil.

Perhaps not everybodies "cup of tea" but they kept me busy and parts were a bit of a challenge!!
Regards, Bob H.

[fxst]

very nice Hawk love detailed work like that. keeps the interest up
Pete

[keju]

Very nice work Bob.
One of the guys in our club, Ed , made the coronation coach a few years ago, so I've seen it close up.... a real challenge! He shows it off in it's own display case for protection and to keep the dust off.
As much as I appreciate the work in it.... one has to have a big house and enjoy dusting to display it.

There are patterns like it to be had here:
http://www.finescrollsaw.com/freepatterns.htm

Heaps of free pdf files, they are oversized and need to be printed on a special printer.... you can go through a lot of hassle and chop them up into smaller printable bits using a photo program.... They also offer already fixed up plans for sale.

Juvy

[Old farmer]

Beautiful pieces of work, Bob, thanks for showing them to us.

[munruben]

Terrific work.

[wheelinround]

brilliant work

[AUSSIE]

Love them both.
Are the spokes turned or or cut on the scrollsaw?
Aussie

[billym]

great work bob,did it take you long???billym

[WoodJunky]

Excellent work

Can definitely see it would be a bit of a challenge!!

I thank you as well for showing them to us.

[hawkinob]

Thanks for the kind comments.
All done on the scroll saw and I was lucky as I didn't have to sand (other than fuzz), I don't have a lathe.

For the coach - Not sure how long to make, I'm not the fastest scroller in the West, probably two or three hours most days for about three weeks - and this would include jointing and thicknessing the white oak flooring offcuts (out of 90mm x 10mm). Could have done with a "flat board sander", (not sure of the proper name for those) as some of the pieces were out of 1/16 ins (1.5mm approx) thick but coped with the thicknesser to get down to that thickness (did have a couple of shatters). Made a 'sandwich' with 3mm mdf for the cuts.

The carriage was easier to cut, mostly 1/8th thick, although I find that jarrah that thin is a bit delicate, but the assembly was harder - very few holes and tabs (fretwork mortices!!).

Thanks again for the comments, I've already off loaded the carriage to a daughter and now the poor girl might end up with the coach!!.
Regards,
Bob H.

[wheelinround]

Bob do you still have the plans,

[Hobbyhorse]

Hawkinob, In the 50s I subscribed to the Hobbies magazine and payed 4pence a week for my copy. Unfortunately they all were lost during a house shifting exercise ....I am interested to know that the company still exists.
Congratulations on your workmanship in building the coaches.

Rhys

[keju]

I'm not affiliated with this site and they are FREE so no money involved.... no gain for me or the site owner , so please... go have a look.... there are heaps of free plans there.... I just considered them too fiddly for me, but reading the comments here I am puzzled as to why nobody is checking this site out?
I had posted it months ago because I am sure some of you would love it.

There are patterns like it to be had here:

http://www.finescrollsaw.com/freepatterns.htm

Juvy

[hawkinob]

Bob do you still have the plans,

I have the patterns but they are cut up so difficult to copy, sorry.
However they are available from Hobbies @ £3.95 plus postage AND you get patterns for four designs - coronation coach, victoria carriage, coronation chair and St. Pauls for the price.

Have a look at
[url]www.alwayshobbies.com[url]
and search for ser10 will come up with the Coronation Pack.

I've to do St Pauls then I've done the lot.
Regards,
Bob H.
p.s. I am a pom (one of the £10 lot) so I'm biased perhaps with these patterns but they are interesting because they were prepared pre computer age so sometimes need a bit of juggling.

p.s.s. If you have a contact in UK then it might (?) be cheaper on postage that way but Hobbies will quote postage before ordering. Their website gives an email address. Hope it helps and would be interested to see your results.

[Old farmer]

I would say it is some time since your were a Pom, Bob.. Hope the dream came true for you. Well done.