Introduction: Rocking Little Scooter
I'm making this for my grandson for Christmas. I had seen one for sale on line this one looks pretty close.It is made from 1 2x18 -8 foot long paint and a few wood screws
I used a bandsaw and other dangerous power tools be careful
I have a dust collector in my shop with or without still wear a dust mask
all ways wear eye protection
With the one 2x12 and paint I built two of them for less than $30.00
My grandchildren loved them
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I cut out all the parts from the 2x 12 i ran them through the planer to tighten up the edges also the front and fenders I thined down to one inch . I just thought they would take away from the 2x4 look of it. This is not a must
Step 3: File File File
Step 4: Sand Sand Sand
Step 5: File Some More
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the rockers would have to be trued up together so the ride would not be too realistic.
so i clamped them together used a couple of rasp to match them.
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dry all the parts clean up rough areas. then I painted all the parts before glueing the together.
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I used 1 1/4 #12 wood screws to put everything together aslso i glued all the parts. you can see the 1' dowel for the handle bar. all the screws where counter sunk and covered with a dowle .
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the one i saw online had a painted wooden head light I used a puck light I got from the big box so it would be street legal at night
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rockers together with a 1x4 18" long screwed and glued together
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pretty much done I mighht build one for my grand daughter if I have time 8 days to Christmas
Peace Ricky
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Materials used
2" x 12" 10 foot long makes two
14 1 1/2 #8 wood screws
4. 1" #8wood screws
Paint
Puck light
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25 Comments
9 years ago
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9 years ago
wow nice idea! always wanted to make a rocking horse for future child but found most rocking horses to be to old and a little on the creepy side. perfect modern solution with a bit of a retro look. love it!
9 years ago
Is there any templates for the parts or just hand drawn?
Reply 9 years ago
http://ana-white.com/sites/default/files/3154809975_1336756313.pdf
Yes this is a link to a PDF hope this helps
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
thanks! cant wait to build!
9 years ago on Introduction
Looking to make one here in the Philippines.
What size wood did you use? 2x18 or 2x12?
I will probably have to use 3/4" marine plywood to make most of mine as good dimensional lumber is hard to get.
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
http://ana-white.com/sites/default/files/3154809975_1336756313.pdf
I used a 10' long 2x12 and made 2 of them out of it
I think I sent the link for the PDF right
Peace Ricky
9 years ago
thats cool
9 years ago on Introduction
I may have to make one too some day. Only mine will look like the Cushman 53a scooter I'm restoring. Great work!
9 years ago on Introduction
Wow, that looks amazing! If only I was as handy as you are and had access to all that wood and tools. It's just so well done I think I'm being forced to favorite this. :P (This really deserves to be featured. C'mon, moderators, find this!)
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Thank a lot I really appreciate that it was a lot of fun to build
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
You're welcome. My prediction was right; you got featured! Congratulations, dude; this is truly a remarkable piece of work. It's even better that you had gun building it. :P
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Thanks for the kind words
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
You're welcome; you deserve them. :p
9 years ago on Introduction
Fantastic job, Looks like something i would go sledding down a hill on! :) But really good woodworking fantastic skill and I will have to follow you`re channel!
9 years ago on Introduction
I liked it a lot. ;)
My vote is for you.
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Thank you
9 years ago on Introduction
Nice design!
9 years ago on Introduction
LOL!
9 years ago on Introduction
Nice job, great alternative to the traditional horses ...