Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Crogacht on April 15, 2014, 06:55:55 am
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Hi all,
I'm attempting to track down a copy of these plans. I've tried to get in contact with the editor from the magazine (under the new name), but haven't had much luck. I've also tried a guy that has a build-along on his site. He mentions the magazine gave permission for these plans to be distributed as the magazine under that name is long out of print and as far as I know you can't get backorders. Tried online auction sites also.
If anyone has an old copy laying round I could get a scan from or anything really, I'd be pretty happy.
It looks like a very nice design, so if I can get a copy of the plans, I'll make a 3d design with measurements/materials/cut-list etc and write it up nice so anyone else has easy access to it.
Regards,
Ben
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Ben, I have the issue and the horse I made from the plans. I would change a few things from the plans though like a padded dumb head and bench seat and a different foot treadle design. If I can find time I will get pics of plans but cannot figure out how to send pics in a pm. After 11 years I'm still using mine with modifications and still like it.
Tracy
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I need to build a shave horse bad, I just debarked a Hickory stave that I cut last winter and it was a booger. I will only cut Hickory in the spring from now on.
Grady
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There are many free plans for them on the internet, do a search or two.
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Buckeye, you haven't seen THIS one ;)
It's rather nice, hehe.
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Guess I better dig thru the old mags and see what I be missing then!
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Found this at Tenbrook Archery
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That's it turtle!
Dislikes: foot treadle will break off and the plastic saw horse devices for legs will eventually loosen/break
This is a good shaving horse overall!! I padded the dumbhead and bench and where I sit. Been working fine for several years. I'm going to make this again but a knockdown version that can be taken apart and assembled for traveling.
Tracy
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I built one similar to this years ago and got the info from PA Magazine. I used the plastic saw horse brackets and never had a problem with them or the foot treadle although I did screw and glue the treadle together.
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AWESOME!!! :) Thanks turtle and Tracy. There looks like plenty of info there to get the job done.
Thanks again. I will post a pic here when work slows down a bit and I get the chance to knock one together.
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I'm wondering if I could get those plastic sawhorse brackets made up in steel.... that may be worth considering.
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I built one similar to this years ago and got the info from PA Magazine. I used the plastic saw horse brackets and never had a problem with them or the foot treadle although I did screw and glue the treadle together.
Pat,
I think Tracy may be a little "bigger boy" than you.... >:D :)....Tracy ;) :)
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I built one similar to this years ago and got the info from PA Magazine. I used the plastic saw horse brackets and never had a problem with them or the foot treadle although I did screw and glue the treadle together.
Pat,
I think Tracy may be a little "bigger boy" than you.... >:D :)....Tracy ;) :)
Yes Pat, I use that thing like a jungle gym wrassling staves rocking back and forth ;D Probably why I replaced the plastic sawhorse clamp.
I used treated lumber and it has been outside in the weather for years and is in real great shape.
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That's neat.. Looks like a dandy.
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Those plastic rigs work a lot better if you cut grooves in the plank where the extra bit from the bracket makes contact. Then the bulk of the bracket bottoms out on the underside of the plank and stays put. I just cut my horse down to 50" in length . 60" was far longer than needed. I also used a different configuration for the head on my latest. I'll see about some pics.
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I found this one online, its so simple, a short chunk of 2x12.. Sometimes jobs sites will throw away short pieces of lumber.
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This is one I built, but I think I'm going to have to build the one from the old magazine that was posted. Mine functions well but it makes my back hurt some after about 2 hours. I need to do some modifications to it. I have since cut the legs at an angle to sit flush and added some tooling leather for padding as well as some foam for the seat.
(http://i1335.photobucket.com/albums/w668/lebhuntfish1/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0942_zpsqxjj5auj.jpg) (http://s1335.photobucket.com/user/lebhuntfish1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0942_zpsqxjj5auj.jpg.html)
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There's plenty of plans around for them, but that one from the magazine is particularly nice... I think it's just designed that little bit better, and with the extra modifications suggested, it seems like it would work very nicely. Personally, I would rather use steel for the leg brackets... I'm a heavy guy, I would wreck plastic brackets struggling back and forth with the drawknife.
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If you recess the piece that sticks out of the top of the plastic bracket ,they are much more secure. Honestly though, I never take the legs off. I just stand it in the corner on the end. I did cut mine down to about 50 " though . I also changed the dumb head assembly . The pivot in the center allows you to come in from either side with the stave and brace it between your body and the pivot arm when needed for extra stability. The ones above require you to slip the stave in from the end, which can add extra time and be a pain if your space is limited. It is a more secure hold, however. The last one I made will break down completely for storage in minutes, but I haven't bothered .Pics are before and after shortening . I also widened the bridge and head.