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1. 
   Lataxe | Jun 19, 2008 12:53am | #1

   Bill,

   On this very site:

   http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/ProjectsAndDesign/ProjectsAndDesignPDF.aspx?id=24697

   http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/Workshop/WorkshopPDF.aspx?id=2138

   Before you build one, it's worth asking yourself what uses you will have for it.  Simple ones allow you to put a length of wood (chair leg or similar) into the jaws for drawknifing.  But there are others that have extra bits, like that in the 2nd link above, for jobs such as bowl carving.

   Then there are considerations such as weight and size.  If you'll take yours to the woods you may want it to be fairly lightweight, whereas a shed-version can be heftier with more bits (like the carving additions) if it will stay in one place.

   I made mine up, using the basic principle plus the available bits of wood, threaded rod and so forth that were lying about.

   Another link (with onward links):

   http://www.amelon.com/twiki-amelon/bin/view/Woodworking/ShavingHorse

   Lataxe

2. 
   KeithNewton | Jun 19, 2008 03:43am | #2

   Hey Bill, I have been toying with the idea for a while to. I would be using mine to carve turnings, so rather than using my foot to provide clamp pressure, I was thinking of using my weight down on the seat to provide the clamp pressure. I would have to lift my butt to turn the work, but that would be less often than needed to shave a leg.

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   BruceS | Jun 19, 2008 04:11am | #3

   Google, ( Roy Underhill shaving horse )   Many sights to explore.

   Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S. 

    

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   BenM | Jun 19, 2008 02:10pm | #4

   Here is one by Drew Langsner, from FWW Issue 43.

   http://countryworkshops.org/Shaving%20Horse%20Plans.html

   I made this one, but longer, and it works very well.  Try to find a lightweight wood if you are going to carry it around much.  Chestnut is great if you can find it.