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How To: This rocking toy is truly a 'hobby' horse
By Don and Dave Runyan, Special to the Times
Published October 6, 2007
by Don and Dave Runyan Special to the Times Some things never go out of style. Red wagons, teddy bears and rocking horses still hold their own, even with competition from an amazing array of electronic toys, games and gizmos. Rocking horses made by loving relatives become family treasures, heirlooms that will be ridden and cherished for generations to come. This sturdy do-it-yourself version may become your family's next heirloom. The project features a limited rocking motion, rounded edges and wooden hand grips and stirrups for safety. A yarn mane and tail and scrap-leather ears provide jaunty good looks. Full-size traceable patterns and simple construction make the project easy, even for beginners. Just trace the pieces onto 2-by-12 and 1-by-12 lumber, cut out and sand. Next, assemble everything with glue, dowels and screws. To finish, apply stain, sealer or paint as preferred and attach the mane, tail and ears. The completed pony rocker measures 44 inches long by 25 inches tall. The Pony Rocker plan, No. 738, is $9.95 and includes step-by-step directions with photos, full-size traceable patterns, construction diagrams, a materials list and cutting layout and a toll-free help line for project questions. A package of four kids' rocker plans, No. C73, is $24.95 and includes this rocking horse and another one, plus a rocking dinosaur and a rocking airplane. A catalog picturing hundreds of do-it-yourself projects is $2. Please include $4 for postage and handling (except catalog-only orders) and allow about two weeks for delivery. To order by mail, clip this article and send it with a check or money order to U-Bild Features, c/o St. Petersburg Times, 3800 Oceanic Drive, Suite 107, Oceanside, CA 92056. To order by credit card, call toll-free 1-800-828-2453. Visit U-Bild on the Web at u-bild.com.
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