Wanted Shavehorse

[nosuchhounds]

I'm looking for a Shavehorse or shavehorse plans if anyone has one going? I have a very small workshop so knockdown would be ideal however I could possibly find somewhere for it outside under cover

 

[niall Y]

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You should be able to get a free download of the Veritas plans. I was going to make one. And, if I remember correctly, I was looking to make it all from a single ,new, oak sleeper. It might still happen- but not just yet.

 

[MikeB1972]

If you're light on space, try a shave pony, just clamps onto your bench and a simple build.
https://woodworking.sustainlife.org/how-to-make-a-benchtop-shaving-horse/

Or you could do a removable one for attaching to a sawbench or similar.

 

[nosuchhounds]

If you're light on space, try a shave pony, just clamps onto your bench and a simple build.
https://woodworking.sustainlife.org/how-to-make-a-benchtop-shaving-horse/
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Or you could do a removable one for attaching to a sawbench or similar.

I had thought about a Shave Pony but I also quite fancy a Roman Workbench so could be a way to incorporate both..

 

[Cabinetman]

I am saving pics of shavehorses but I’m blowed if I can find them, but I do have this pic it’s my favourite up to now.
Apologies to the maker, I don’t know your name, but nicely done!

 

[rob1693]

These plans used to be on a site called greenwoodworking run by Jennie alexander, who wrote from a tree to a chair

 

[Cozzer]

I had thought about a Shave Pony but I also quite fancy a Roman Workbench so could be a way to incorporate both..

This is essentially his Roman bench with additions...

 

[Hypnotic Chimera]

This is essentially his Roman bench with additions...

You beat me to it - was gonna post this one as well

 

[pe2dave]

I am saving pics of shavehorses but I’m blowed if I can find them, but I do have this pic it’s my favourite up to now.
Apologies to the maker, I don’t know your name, but nicely done!

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A 'Merc' level horse! Love the seat.
Watching them being used, it seems such a good fit to the job, I've often thought I'd like one, given room and use for one.

 

[rob1693]

Here's mine I made from plans I posted, the frame and ramp are easily detachable and can be used as a roman bench

 

[peterw3035]

Sorry for the hijack, but I've recently moved workshops and have a bench shave pony you could have. I made it before making a sit down shave horse. You'd be welcome to it for a small donation?

 

[Cozzer]

You beat me to it - was gonna post this one as well

I do like some of Rex's videos and ideas! Seems a genuine bloke...
However, I always smile when he trots out lines like "inexpensive" and "pick these up for a dollar or two"...
In this case, it's "simply" a 12x2 construction lumber, usually following "your local big box store..."

Well, good luck picking that up at Homebase or B&Q!

I nearly had a crack at his Roman bench a few years ago, but at any length, I simply haven't room for one! Yes, I could lean it against a shed wall, but then you'd have to keep dodging the legs all the time!

 

[MikeB1972]

I do like some of Rex's videos and ideas! Seems a genuine bloke...
However, I always smile when he trots out lines like "inexpensive" and "pick these up for a dollar or two"...
In this case, it's "simply" a 12x2 construction lumber, usually following "your local big box store..."

Well, good luck picking that up at Homebase or B&Q!

I nearly had a crack at his Roman bench a few years ago, but at any length, I simply haven't room for one! Yes, I could lean it against a shed wall, but then you'd have to keep dodging the legs all the time!

Folding legs would work for a Roman bench, you're sat on it anyway so the weight would lock them in place.

 

[Cozzer]

Folding legs would work for a Roman bench, you're sat on it anyway so the weight would lock them in place.

Seen any of my woodwork?!

 

[Hypnotic Chimera]

I do like some of Rex's videos and ideas! Seems a genuine bloke...
However, I always smile when he trots out lines like "inexpensive" and "pick these up for a dollar or two"...
In this case, it's "simply" a 12x2 construction lumber, usually following "your local big box store..."

Well, good luck picking that up at Homebase or B&Q!

I nearly had a crack at his Roman bench a few years ago, but at any length, I simply haven't room for one! Yes, I could lean it against a shed wall, but then you'd have to keep dodging the legs all the time!

I'm still toying with the idea of building the collapsible workbench that his apprentice built, maybe next year, specifically for outdoor use, since I don't really have a workshop as such.

His enthusiasm is contagious.

 

[nosuchhounds]

Sorry for the hijack, but I've recently moved workshops and have a bench shave pony you could have. I made it before making a sit down shave horse. You'd be welcome to it for a small donation?

Wow, thankyou! Depending on where you are based I'd be interested

 

[peterw3035]

I'm in Hampshire, heading to Cheltenham in December