I was collecting materials for my own horse based on screenshots I had taken of a similar design. Thank you for the measurements, Harry. Very considerate. From Wyoming in the U.S.
Hi Ken - if you don't have any leather to hand then an old rubber glove does work with large head nails. Yes I was at the Bodgers Ball and it was a very enjoyable weekend - I will be posting lots of film in the next few weeks so you can 'virtually' be there - Regards Harry
What a great idea to share some basic dimensions of your shave horse with us. As you have probably seen from the posts you have received. Thank you very much. Derek
Harry: wonderful notion to provide the dim.s for us. To each his own, as you say, but makes the business of getting timbers and rough stock much easier. You've inspired me!
Vielen herzlichen Dank für dieses Video. Vor allem die modulare Bauweise. Für alle Dimensionen und alle Anwendungsfälle. Auch leicht zu restaurieren, wenn ein Bauteil defekt wird. Gratulation zu dem Design!
It was a mix of green and seasoned - it does not matter too much, if a leg works loose it can be knocked back in. The part to try and get right is the swinging foot rest / hold down - I used seasoned wood for the cross bearers and green wood for the uprights so that they clamp as they dry - but its a fairly rough piece of equipment so you can just use what you have available - hope that helps - Harry
Harry, very helpful and informative, thank you! I'm about to start assembling my first shave horse..... So I definitely need the "good luck!"..... Should be a little easier now though, thanks!
Hi Isaiah - re the pole lathe - its a threaded bolt - called studding and the size I used was M10, you should be able to get it from a hardware store - certainly can in the UK, so hopefully same in the US - its usually sold by the metre - hope that helps Harry
Thank you Mr. Rogers...been wanting to try my hand at it and by you taking the time sharing the measurements makes it much more a project I look forward to.
Great, simple video and easy to follow for me and my 13 year old grandson. We are off foraging in the. local woods as we intend to manufacture a 'rustic' shave-horse. Thanks for the tips
Hi again Harry. Just to say that I've just finished making my shave horse. It's something of a hybrid between mainly yours and an American guy (The Homestead Craftsman). Turned out well so thank you again.
I had written that question and attempted to delete it having realized that I may have looked away when you were showing the detail on the items in the video. Indeed we do have threaded rods. Thank you for replying any way. Hope to see more forging videos soon and perhaps some on building parts of the forge or the forge itself should you find yourself doing that in the future again. Cheers.
Thanks - So Much - for your time, expertise, and clear & concise delivery of this information........this information will be essential when I make my first shaving horse in the very near future (Lord willing....). You have produced an excellent video -- many thanks!!!
Hi Harry....Don from Canada here...I stumbled onto ur channel by surfing and I must say I quite like it....I subscribed and look forward to going thru the rest of ur videos....I liked the one of turning the piece of spring into a spoon gouge....very cool...so thanx again and hope to see more vids.....Take care.
Thanks Harry for the measurements of your shave horse. I had purchased some plans but I like yours much better. Been gathering materials now it’s time for action! 😁 I enjoy your videos very much, thanks for taking the time and efforts into making them! Kind Regards.... J-Ray
That is a great job you did on that shaving horse, really like the cheese block better for adjustment, very simple. Well all I need to do is start gathering materials and TIME to do this project. Worst thing is " so many videos, so little time! LOL!) Take care.
Thanks for another interesting video .I have already made my shave horse but found the dimensions useful.I have remade the wedge to your dimensions and it seems to grip a bit better although I notice that you use a leather hinge which allows the end of the board to rise up when you push the wedge in for smaller diameters .The screwed metal eye that I use to retain the end of the board does not work as well as it can't rise up when the wedge is pushed further in.I
Thank you Mr. Rogers for you great video. Very nice quality work, super presentation, very clear & easy to follow. Refreshingly fun to watch and 5 out 5 stars as far as I'm concerned. Please keep up the wonderful work. I subscribing!
Hi Harry! im facing the construction of one! im impressed of this kind of tool...i have already found an old drawknife in a fleamarket so i will resharpen and put it to work!...thanks for your videos! i enjoy very much every one of them! all the best from argentina. Federico.
Harry Rogers thanks for your answer harry, i have now ready the top of the bench and the base board, all cutted and shaped by hand :D :D ....i have used araucaria wood or brasilian pine (is a semi soft wood), leg wood is ready to be shaped... so is going faster as i thought :D :D ....bye bye
Very straightforward shave horse design and great explanation of dimensions. Can you tell me the distance from the end of the bench to where the attachment dowel for the treadle goes through the bench (where the treadle pivots on the bench) and the distance to and purpose of the second hole a few inches further along from where the treadle attaches.
Hi these are 35 and 45 cm from the end of the bench...but the measurement is not critical. just use what seems right for you - I think I mostly use the 45cm hole....there are two holes for adjustment to get different angles on the cutting board depending on how you want to shape something - not critical though.
Thanks, Harry. I thought that was why there are two holes, but just wasn't sure what each hole best served as far as it's use. Just to confirm, that's the distance from the end with the hinge, right? The reason I ask is that you mentioned you usually use the 45cm hole, but in the video it looks like the treadle is on the 35cm hole. I've spent a solid week on the internet trying to locate a good shave horse plan for a beginner, and yours is by far the best I have seen for someone like me just starting out, and you were very gracious in sharing its dimensions. That and I was impressed with the sturdiness of it that you demonstrated. Thanks for putting the 'mystery" of their design in such practical and usable terms and sharing the actual dimensions. You've inspired me to actually make one.
Love this design. could you please give some more detail as to how you connect the legs to the body of the horse? I am a rank beginner and need some guidance on technique for what size bits to use, how to form tenons etc. Thanks
+Christopher Williamson Hi - bore holes about 1 inch or just over and shave legs to fit.....I will get some plans up on Etsy soon to help with this. To get the angles one way is to follow the approach in my chair films
Was wondering how far the foot pedal pivot hole in the base is from the front edge of the base? It would appear that it is around 16 to 18" but not sure. Love the video
Awesome. Traditionally isn't a shavehorse tailored to the user and measurement s taken from the body? I.E. the height of the bench is equal to the height of the bottom of the knee?
great video - thanks for taking the time on this. can I ask, what gradient do you use in terms of the difference in height of the front legs vs the back legs? many thanks!
Hi - my feet rest on a cleft pole lated ash spindle, but any strong wood beam would do. The wood that the work rests on is simply a plank of wood. The whole thing can be made from coppiced wood, or it can be made from shop bought wood - whatever you can get. I have seen some nice ones in cities made from pallet wood....in fact I have uploaded a film on shavehorse designs that might be of interest - thanks for your comment.
I think I'm going to change to the leather hinge system as its a better solution.I guess you will be at the Bodgers ball this weekend ,unfortunately I'm unable to attend this time but hope the weather stays good.Ken Dart
Built my own based on this, and using a slanted table on a drill press similar to the one you have in the videos on making windsor chairs to get the angles of the legs just right. It came out nicely and now I don't have to abuse my poor leg vice when I want to shave something down. Here's a photo: i.imgur.com/XryCCqg.jpg
Who'd shave a horse? A bald horse would be quite ugly. Just kidding. I don't use a draw knife enough to need a shavehorse, I just put the wood in a machinist's vice. It's not nearly as handy as a horse, of course.
I was collecting materials for my own horse based on screenshots I had taken of a similar design. Thank you for the measurements, Harry. Very considerate. From Wyoming in the U.S.
Simplicity of your design is the perfect design
Hi Ken - if you don't have any leather to hand then an old rubber glove does work with large head nails. Yes I was at the Bodgers Ball and it was a very enjoyable weekend - I will be posting lots of film in the next few weeks so you can 'virtually' be there - Regards Harry
What a great idea to share some basic dimensions of your shave horse with us. As you have probably seen from the posts you have received. Thank you very much.
Derek
Derek - thanks , glad to be of help.
Just made my first shave horse with my son. We love it. Thanks for the dimensions. They made it very easy to make.
Harry: wonderful notion to provide the dim.s for us. To each his own, as you say, but makes the business of getting timbers and rough stock much easier. You've inspired me!
+Gregory Cope Thats great Gregory - thanks.
Vielen herzlichen Dank für dieses Video. Vor allem die modulare Bauweise. Für alle Dimensionen und alle Anwendungsfälle.
Auch leicht zu restaurieren, wenn ein Bauteil defekt wird.
Gratulation zu dem Design!
Thank you for sharing your design and measurements. I really like the style. I’m in the process of getting my timber ready.
Thats great - I'm pleased to help - thanks for your comment. Harry
It was a mix of green and seasoned - it does not matter too much, if a leg works loose it can be knocked back in. The part to try and get right is the swinging foot rest / hold down - I used seasoned wood for the cross bearers and green wood for the uprights so that they clamp as they dry - but its a fairly rough piece of equipment so you can just use what you have available - hope that helps - Harry
Isaiah - I am very pleased that the measurements are helpful - I hope it goes well - let me know if you need any other info - regards Harry
Thanks for your video, I plan on making my own shave horse to carve a bow for hunting. Thanks again.
Everett Paquin Sounds good I hope it goes well
This is the kind of info needed for those who are just learning? Keep up the good work!!
Harry, very helpful and informative, thank you! I'm about to start assembling my first shave horse..... So I definitely need the "good luck!"..... Should be a little easier now though, thanks!
Hi Isaiah - re the pole lathe - its a threaded bolt - called studding and the size I used was M10, you should be able to get it from a hardware store - certainly can in the UK, so hopefully same in the US - its usually sold by the metre - hope that helps Harry
Thank you Mr. Rogers...been wanting to try my hand at it and by you taking the time sharing the measurements makes it much more a project I look forward to.
Great, simple video and easy to follow for me and my 13 year old grandson. We are off foraging in the. local woods as we intend to manufacture a 'rustic' shave-horse. Thanks for the tips
Thats great Roy - good luck.
Thanks for sharing this! This was exactly what I was looking for.
How nice of you to offer that information. Appreciate it.
Thanks Mark.
Hi again Harry. Just to say that I've just finished making my shave horse. It's something of a hybrid between mainly yours and an American guy (The Homestead Craftsman). Turned out well so thank you again.
Thats great Richard
I will be posting a film with some of the shave horses from the Bodgers Ball in the next few weeks. Harry
Thanks so much for this. That's my Saturday sorted. Going for a slightly different design, but your measurements will help no end
Great - good luck.
Great, practical video! Thanks for putting this on youtube!
+Gary Quernemoen Thanks.
Working on building the Boggs Shave Horse... Awesome design....!!!
Thanks for sharing Harry, I'm delighted to have found your channel.
I had written that question and attempted to delete it having realized that I may have looked away when you were showing the detail on the items in the video. Indeed we do have threaded rods. Thank you for replying any way. Hope to see more forging videos soon and perhaps some on building parts of the forge or the forge itself should you find yourself doing that in the future again. Cheers.
Thank you for the very good description and the measurements. I am planing to build one by myself so your Video is very useful to me!
Thanks - So Much - for your time, expertise, and clear & concise delivery of this information........this information will be essential when I make my first shaving horse in the very near future (Lord willing....). You have produced an excellent video -- many thanks!!!
Thanks Randy
Thank You very much, I've looked for measurements forever for this tool
Great - I am pleased to help. Regards Harry
Hi Harry....Don from Canada here...I stumbled onto ur channel by surfing and I must say I quite like it....I subscribed and look forward to going thru the rest of ur videos....I liked the one of turning the piece of spring into a spoon gouge....very cool...so thanx again and hope to see more vids.....Take care.
Thanks Don
Just what I needed and wanted to know, thanks a lot! Cheers from Finland!
There will be one on making an adze soon! but its wooden window making tomorrow!
Just bought a old draw knife gonna try my hand at building one now thanks for the start
Love your work and your openness to share your idea, works
Thank you
Afshin
I do like both the video descriptions and the apparent simplicity of the design as it does seem many on TH-cam are over complicated..
Thanks Harry for the measurements of your shave horse.
I had purchased some plans but I like yours much better.
Been gathering materials now it’s time for action! 😁
I enjoy your videos very much, thanks for taking the time
and efforts into making them!
Kind Regards....
J-Ray
Thanks very much
Thanks for the measurements. Plan on making one soon.
Very useful, I plan on making one soon and this will save me some thinking! Thanks Harry.
Brilliant. I'm going into my garage to work on my shave horse
Nicely nice Harry. Great video, shall be making one at the weekend. All the best.
Ken - thats great and congratulations. There is also a pole lathe making film if that helps. Harry
Thanks
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That is a great job you did on that shaving horse, really like the cheese block better for adjustment, very simple. Well all I need to do is start gathering materials and TIME to do this project. Worst thing is " so many videos, so little time! LOL!) Take care.
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mmmwill give this a go,want to make some wood gypsy flowers with the help of this,thanks harry
Thanks for another interesting video .I have already made my shave horse but found the dimensions useful.I have remade the wedge to your dimensions and it seems to grip a bit better although I notice that you use a leather hinge which allows the end of the board to rise up when you push the wedge in for smaller diameters .The screwed metal eye that I use to retain the end of the board does not work as well as it can't rise up when the wedge is pushed further in.I
thanks for showing this is on my to do list.
Thank you very for such a clear video. All the best.
Thanks Richard.
Thanks for the video. Helpfull, and a Gregory said, great that you gave us the dim's
Thank you Mr. Rogers for you great video. Very nice quality work, super presentation, very clear & easy to follow. Refreshingly fun to watch and 5 out 5 stars as far as I'm concerned. Please keep up the wonderful work. I subscribing!
Thanks thats great to hear.
Hi Harry! im facing the construction of one! im impressed of this kind of tool...i have already found an old drawknife in a fleamarket so i will resharpen and put it to work!...thanks for your videos! i enjoy very much every one of them! all the best from argentina. Federico.
Thats good - and I hope it goes well.
Harry Rogers thanks for your answer harry, i have now ready the top of the bench and the base board, all cutted and shaped by hand :D :D ....i have used araucaria wood or brasilian pine (is a semi soft wood), leg wood is ready to be shaped... so is going faster as i thought :D :D ....bye bye
Great work! Many compliments!!!
Bit late .but a massive thanks for that information vid .hope your well
thank you Harry I will be making a shave horse of my own. hum just think I asked for some measurements an "poof" there they are... thanks again...john
Great video thanks from Gansbaai South Africa
Very straightforward shave horse design and great explanation of dimensions. Can you tell me the distance from the end of the bench to where the attachment dowel for the treadle goes through the bench (where the treadle pivots on the bench) and the distance to and purpose of the second hole a few inches further along from where the treadle attaches.
Hi these are 35 and 45 cm from the end of the bench...but the measurement is not critical. just use what seems right for you - I think I mostly use the 45cm hole....there are two holes for adjustment to get different angles on the cutting board depending on how you want to shape something - not critical though.
Thanks, Harry. I thought that was why there are two holes, but just wasn't sure what each hole best served as far as it's use. Just to confirm, that's the distance from the end with the hinge, right? The reason I ask is that you mentioned you usually use the 45cm hole, but in the video it looks like the treadle is on the 35cm hole. I've spent a solid week on the internet trying to locate a good shave horse plan for a beginner, and yours is by far the best I have seen for someone like me just starting out, and you were very gracious in sharing its dimensions. That and I was impressed with the sturdiness of it that you demonstrated. Thanks for putting the 'mystery" of their design in such practical and usable terms and sharing the actual dimensions. You've inspired me to actually make one.
roosterslayer Yes thats right from the hinge........I am in the process of getting all this into an ebook. good luck.
Thank you. Looking forward to the ebook. Your video took me from looking to doing :)
Great Video. Thanks for the post.
Thank you sir, Well done, you've helped me greatly.
Thats great....I will try and get all this into an ebook sometime.
Thanks Harry that was very useful !
Love this design. could you please give some more detail as to how you connect the legs to the body of the horse?
I am a rank beginner and need some guidance on technique for what size bits to use, how to form tenons etc. Thanks
+Christopher Williamson Hi - bore holes about 1 inch or just over and shave legs to fit.....I will get some plans up on Etsy soon to help with this. To get the angles one way is to follow the approach in my chair films
+Harry Rogers Great stuff. I'd be interested to see the plans on etsy. I take it that the joints are reamed / tapered?
+Christopher Williamson You can do the holes straight and taper the top of the legs....might be easier that way.
Great video. Thanks!
Just come across your 'clip' I'm about to make a 'shave horse' do you have a demo to show 'how to build' this one?
Does the shave horse stay out in the weather?
Was wondering how far the foot pedal pivot hole in the base is from the front edge of the base? It would appear that it is around 16 to 18" but not sure. Love the video
+Vernon Raines That is about right....but probably less if anything.....check before you drill for your leg size and preferred working height etc
+Vernon Raines Thanks Harry. Planning on getting the thing built pretty soon.
Great video thanks. Can this style be used for bird carving/decoys? or is that best done using the "dumbhead" style shave horse. Thanks again
Hi Trevor - yes it can, but i think a dumb head might be better......its really down to personal preference
Awesome. Traditionally isn't a shavehorse tailored to the user and measurement s taken from the body? I.E. the height of the bench is equal to the height of the bottom of the knee?
Jeremiah Shine Yes best tailor it to your specific needs ....I give measurements as some people need them to make a start. All the best Harry
Onward!
Harry Rogers Do you know where I can find a plan where the dimensions are based on proportions, rather than fixed numbers?
Jeremy Hunter No but you can work it out from the numbers and scale if you want to!
Jeremy Hunter Roy Underhill touches on it in one of his books...the one with the shave horse project.
Finally someone using metric.
Super idea!
great video - thanks for taking the time on this. can I ask, what gradient do you use in terms of the difference in height of the front legs vs the back legs? many thanks!
roughly level so no difference, but if anything front legs higher - its really not critical and down to personal preference - good luck
Harry Rogers brilliant Harry - your video has been most helpful. thanks again
I really need one of these
Thanks Harry, I am going to make one and I appreciate those measurements. What did you use for the foot board? Thanks, great video.
Hi - my feet rest on a cleft pole lated ash spindle, but any strong wood beam would do. The wood that the work rests on is simply a plank of wood. The whole thing can be made from coppiced wood, or it can be made from shop bought wood - whatever you can get. I have seen some nice ones in cities made from pallet wood....in fact I have uploaded a film on shavehorse designs that might be of interest - thanks for your comment.
What about the holes that are in the base board to take the vice legs?
The Bushcraft Family Buttery an inch or inch and a quarter depending on the quality of the riven wood
Sorry I meant distance from the end, I do apologise
The Bushcraft Family Buttery not critical...cut to length to suit you
Fantastic thank you for your help
thanks for the centimeters
I think I'm going to change to the leather hinge system as its a better solution.I guess you will be at the Bodgers ball this weekend ,unfortunately I'm unable to attend this time but hope the weather stays good.Ken Dart
Very good info and nice job. Subscribing. Thankyou
@0:18, your *what* friends?
Hi Bodging....as in bodgers.org greenwood workers Association of Pole Lathe Turners and Green Woodworkers
the shaving horse is a 500 year old tool! Thanks!
thanks - respect! 8-)
danke
To make shave horse legs you need a shave horse!
Lol
Exactly...this is the delightful woodworkers conundrum!
Built my own based on this, and using a slanted table on a drill press similar to the one you have in the videos on making windsor chairs to get the angles of the legs just right. It came out nicely and now I don't have to abuse my poor leg vice when I want to shave something down. Here's a photo: i.imgur.com/XryCCqg.jpg
+carpespasm That looks great - well done!
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I hope I do not get any comments about animal cruelty!!!
I built one and was very disappointed.....a bench vise is far superior
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Who'd shave a horse? A bald horse would be quite ugly. Just kidding.
I don't use a draw knife enough to need a shavehorse, I just put the wood in a machinist's vice. It's not nearly as handy as a horse, of course.