Woodworking doesn't have to be expensive. With a few garage sale tools and a little bit of knowledge, you can make many projects, including this shaving horse. All materials can be obtained at lowes for less than $30.00 as of 9/15/2015. I paid full retail value for everything.
A quick note. This shaving horse is largely based on a design by Peter Galbert. Some modifica- tions have been made. Peter also has an wonderful improvement to add to this shaving horse. If you are interested in learning more about his special improvement, I highly recom- mend you purchase his book “Chairmakers Notebook” by Peter Galbert. One of the best woodworking book ever written.
Another note. I did not specify the diameter of the bolts because this measurement does not matter. Use what you have. You could even use drywall screws if you were in a pinch. I used 5/16. bolts. I drilled all holes with a 5/16 inch bit to minimize play. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. I will have an instructional video posted to youtube for this shaving horse. Visit my website for more info. If you want to acquire more knowledge and build challenging projects, please check on my class schedule. Classes will be listed with LISD in 2016. until then check my website. Www.barnettchairs.com Tools Needed.
Ramp jaw pad (2) Rear legs Treadle jaw Foot pedal Front leg Treadle swing arm leftover 21” 11” 12.5” 26” 34” (1) 2x8x10
Main Rail 48” Main Rail 48”
Spacer 6” (2) 2x4x8
Leftover save for mistakes Riser 16” Ramp 24” Ramp 24” (7) 5” bolt (2) 8” bolts (9)Bolt nuts (8) lock washers (16) washers
1” 1” 4”
8 deg. Rearleg Cross Brace
20 deg. 9” 1.5” Drill holes 1” apart.
Same diam- Frontleg eter as bolt
Add more holes if
needed 26”
5.5”
34” 19”
5.5”
3.5”
Make hole
for some- 17” thing to hold foot 7.5” pedal 1.875”
20 deg
1.5” 3.5”
4”
12” 6.5” Foot
Pedal
Swing arm
head
Rear legs Rear
Cut 2x8 in half in 2x8 Cut
Compoundon feet angle 3.5”
1” 11”
3” 20 deg
Base 3” 7.25” clamping suface
3.625”
11”
Legs must bevel 15 degrees on short side to match dado in rail. Legs must mirror 7.25” each other. Leftover Ramp riser
6” 16”
Ramp rail Ramp rail
24” -
48” *On riser cut a relief angle for additional arm swing movment 4”
Main 2x4 rails Dados for Dados for legs rear 15 degree