Fxguy Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Hello everyone! I've gotten some great advice on here in various other forum posts, and I'd like to ask for some help finding a project to build for my soon to be 1 year old son. I've already decided to build him some toys, namely a model T, but he loves being bounced around and tossed and I call him my little roller coaster enthusiast. I would love to be able to make him something that he can get full body motion out of, like either a human gyroscope or a small wooden roller coaster. Can anyone point me in a good direction for a larger project like that? Either something someone else has already done or some good resources? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapid Roger Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Rocking horses are a lot of fun for most small people even before they are able to mount up by themselves. They stay popular with the kids for about four or five years. They are great for watching the Muppet's and Barney on TV and get a little exercise at the same time. There are tons of plans and ideas all over the web and are fairly easy and fast to construct for Dad. As a Granddad, I have built six or seven over the years. Mostly for grandchildren but, a few of the neighborhood kids too. Rog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 And since you're asking on The Wood Whisperer forum, here's a link to Marc's rocking horse video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevmc Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 If you are looking to build a rollercoster for you grandson, look no further that coasterdad.com ! That's exactly what he has been working on for his kids for quite some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jHop Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Rocking horses are a lot of fun for most small people even before they are able to mount up by themselves. They stay popular with the kids for about four or five years. I was still using one for my "get-away reading seat" when I was 16... Helps that the rocker was larger and in the family library in the basement. I found out afterwards that my dad used basic construction lumber on it, and it was built when I was under five. I'll see if I can find a photo of it... won't win any prizes for pretty, but durable it might. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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