I just got into bow making, and I discovered the usefulness of shave horses. I searched around for a while for a simple one, and yours was the winner. 30 minutes and a bunch of scrap wood sitting around my shop, and I'm now the proud owner of a "Making Traditional" shaving horse. Thanks so much for this!
I wrote some detailed instructions INSTRUCTIONS start with ( bench frame ) = 134" of wood / 250" REMAIN - cut 2 boards to 60" - Cut 8" 30* cut and sandwich between 2 of the 60" in the front - Cut 6" straight block for the back seat - Screw in the boards together making 1 1/2" gap in middle diamond screw 2 and lap on back ( Legs ) = 57" of wood / 193" REMAIN - cut 21" board with 30* parallel cuts both sides for front leg Flush behind the 8" 30* cut - screw the front leg on 4 screws total - cut x2 18" long straight cuts for back legs - Scew them on the back side flush with back on outside of frame ( Bench Seat ) = 41" of wood / 152" REMAIN - Cut x2 8 1/2" pieces straight - screw in front of back legs - Cut x2 12" straight pieces - screw onto the entire seat outside ( Clamp Riser & Pedal ) = 76.5" of Wood / 75.5" REMAIN - cut x2 26" piece - cut 12.5" piece - cut 4.5" block piece for width of bench used for pedal spacer - use 4.5" piece on bottom for spacer DONT screw it in bottom - with it as spacer then screw in the 12.5 piece on bottom not to the 4.5 - with bottom 12.5 screwed on slide the 4.5 up flush to end / top then screw it in - cut 7.5" block - screw it on top of flushed 4.5 - Slide it in between bench so far ( Slide Adjuster Block ) = 22" of wood / 53.5" Remain - Cut x2 6" blocks with 15* angle cuts - Cut x1 10" Block with 15* Angle matched with 6" - Layer them and screw so cuts on top should slope down away from you ( Ramp ) = 36" of wood / 17.5" board remains - Cut final cut 36" straight board - line up flush with the front end and hinge it onto main frame - Adjust the Clamp to good position and then drill 5/8" hole all the way through and mallet in the dowel to act as a axel then saw it to a good length
Thank you so much for this video. An afternoon in the shed, scrap timber and I now have a wonderful shave horse! Works a treat - we’re metric here so I had to do a bit of maths! Brilliant!
I built this bench & it works real good for draw knife work. The price was right, I used scraps I had laying around. I added a piece of carpet to the seat . Thanks for your video.
I’m building the shave horse that you have on this site. I have been threatening to build one for years! I always thought they were so involved and would take too much time. But I was Wrong!!!$ Please Don’t tell my wife. Anyway your plans are simple to follow and way easy to understand. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with all of us! You made my life a lot easier. Thanks Again Phil White Spokane Wa
I'm in Sydney, AU... I made your Bowers Bench last Saturday afternoon. Easy, instructions are great and it works really well. Many thanks for your original post. BTW, I put some Gym Floor Matting on the seat for my delicate butt!!🤣
Thanks I just started building my first bow over the weekend. I have it down to the point where this bench will help me out a lot so I believe I’ll make this this afternoon before finishing the bow.
Brandon, excellent design, guidance and very under budget! Easy steps and followed it easily and built it almost in time of video!...Luckily, my butt was regular size and fit into the dimensions....ufa!!!!
Thanks for watching. Did you see the cut list in the description? If you use that list and the video, you should be able to get rolling fairly easy. Let me know if you need additional info!
I have just put together the body of the bench. It feels good and solid all round. I decided to use wood dowels instead of screws. It took a while, but I am pleased with the look, and I enjoyed using the mallet. So, about to put together the clamp assembly I was puzzled by the 4.5 inch piece. Must be a typo, surely? The body of the bench is just under 5.5 inches wide.
You have a fine crop of sons their. The Lord God Blesses you. You should become aware that no one will find Quality Lumber at any big box store. Learn how to purchase lumber at a Lumber Yard.
I just got into bow making, and I discovered the usefulness of shave horses. I searched around for a while for a simple one, and yours was the winner. 30 minutes and a bunch of scrap wood sitting around my shop, and I'm now the proud owner of a "Making Traditional" shaving horse.
Thanks so much for this!
You have an army, and you took them all to the hardware store. Kudos super dad.
Metric Conversion (to nearest mm) if anyone wants it.
2 @ 1,524mm (bench frame)
2 @ 457mm (back legs)
1 @ 533mm (30* miter cuts on both ends-parallel) (front leg)
1 @ 203mm (30* miter on one end) (bench frame)
1 @ 152mm (bench frame)
2 @ 216mm (bench seat)
2 @ 305mm (bench seat)
2 @ 660mm (clamp assembly riser)
1 @ 114mm (clamp assembly)
1 @ 191mm (clamp assembly)
1 @ 318mm (clamp assembly pedal)
1 @ 254mm (15* miter) (ramp adjuster)
2 @ 153mm (15* miter) (ramp adjuster)
1 @ 914mm (ramp)
I wrote some detailed instructions
INSTRUCTIONS
start with
( bench frame ) = 134" of wood / 250" REMAIN
- cut 2 boards to 60"
- Cut 8" 30* cut and sandwich between 2 of the 60" in the front
- Cut 6" straight block for the back seat
- Screw in the boards together making 1 1/2" gap in middle diamond screw 2 and lap on back
( Legs ) = 57" of wood / 193" REMAIN
- cut 21" board with 30* parallel cuts both sides for front leg Flush behind the 8" 30* cut
- screw the front leg on 4 screws total
- cut x2 18" long straight cuts for back legs
- Scew them on the back side flush with back on outside of frame
( Bench Seat ) = 41" of wood / 152" REMAIN
- Cut x2 8 1/2" pieces straight
- screw in front of back legs
- Cut x2 12" straight pieces
- screw onto the entire seat outside
( Clamp Riser & Pedal ) = 76.5" of Wood / 75.5" REMAIN
- cut x2 26" piece
- cut 12.5" piece
- cut 4.5" block piece for width of bench used for pedal spacer
- use 4.5" piece on bottom for spacer DONT screw it in bottom
- with it as spacer then screw in the 12.5 piece on bottom not to the 4.5
- with bottom 12.5 screwed on slide the 4.5 up flush to end / top then screw it in
- cut 7.5" block
- screw it on top of flushed 4.5
- Slide it in between bench so far
( Slide Adjuster Block ) = 22" of wood / 53.5" Remain
- Cut x2 6" blocks with 15* angle cuts
- Cut x1 10" Block with 15* Angle matched with 6"
- Layer them and screw so cuts on top should slope down away from you
( Ramp ) = 36" of wood / 17.5" board remains
- Cut final cut 36" straight board
- line up flush with the front end and hinge it onto main frame
- Adjust the Clamp to good position and then drill 5/8" hole all the way through and mallet in the dowel to act as a axel then saw it to a good length
Thanks for taking the time to do this and for watching!
Thanks brotha
Good working for every one
Thank you so much for this video. An afternoon in the shed, scrap timber and I now have a wonderful shave horse! Works a treat - we’re metric here so I had to do a bit of maths! Brilliant!
I built this bench & it works real good for draw knife work. The price was right, I used scraps I had laying around. I added a piece of carpet to the seat . Thanks for your video.
Thank! Straight forward, simple, inexpensive.
this is by far the simplest and the best design
Superb! For a couple of months I've been looking at many types of shave horses/bowyers' benches and this is the one I will be making. Thank you.
Couldn't have said it better myself!
Agree. Great and simple design!
I’m building the shave horse that you have on this site. I have been threatening to build one for years! I always thought they were so involved and would take too much time. But I was Wrong!!!$ Please Don’t tell my wife. Anyway your plans are simple to follow and way easy to understand. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with all of us! You made my life a lot easier.
Thanks Again
Phil White
Spokane Wa
Thanks for making it a 101 session mate!!! Great work and please keep it going!!
Keep it simple oh, thank you so much I appreciate you sharing this.
Great job explaining how to build it. Thank you.
You are a very good teacher.
I am going to build one for a 12 year old scout. 👏👏👏🇨🇦
That looks really good. I’m saving this one to watch again.
Cheers from Australia
Thx m8 for this simple and useful video 👍🏻👌🏻🙏🏻 Can you make a Spoonmule head for this please ? Maybe with video ? Greetings from Belgium 🇧🇪
Thank you for posting this (from Australia) !!! Such a great resource.
Def got me outside making the bench XD can’t make the bow till I get some good workable staves tho :)
Very helpful. Thanks for making the video.
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Shoot straight 🏹
69 yrs old woman makes this in less than a day out of scrap hardwood. 😊
Just built this, works great! Thanks for the cut list, had it built in like 20 minutes.
An excellent project for long bows! Thanks for sharing this!
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Nice job Dad, thank you for doing this video. Very informative.
I'm in Sydney, AU... I made your Bowers Bench last Saturday afternoon. Easy, instructions are great and it works really well. Many thanks for your original post. BTW, I put some Gym Floor Matting on the seat for my delicate butt!!🤣
Maybe you can find a comfy bike seat at a yardsale. Not sure how you'd mount it
Thanks
I just started building my first bow over the weekend. I have it down to the point where this bench will help me out a lot so I believe I’ll make this this afternoon before finishing the bow.
Great video- one of these will be in my barn soon - thank you!
Thanks for the video. Waiting for cut list dimensions.
Thank you very much Sir.🎉
Just made mine today. The cut list along with video made it super easy. Thanks!
Love it. Cheap. Simple. Make it in a few hours. Looks like it will work as well as any. 👍
Great video! Thanks!
Will definitely be making this! Gotta convert your cut list though as we’re metric here.
Just bought all the materials and I'll be making one tomorrow so thank you for the inspiration and the thorough breakdown of materials!
So great! Best of luck! Be blessed, -Brandon
Brandon, excellent design, guidance and very under budget! Easy steps and followed it easily and built it almost in time of video!...Luckily, my butt was regular size and fit into the dimensions....ufa!!!!
Good to hear! Thank you for the great feedback. Haha, no extra width on the seat (saves you a couple bucks).
Your shaved horse is great.
Easy instructions to follow
that hinge is smart
This is amazing! Building one ASAP!
Great! Let me know if you have any questions. 🏹🏹
2 years now with the bench. Any improvements you would make? Hows it holding up? Is it sturdy while using outside in grass with those legs?
Thanks for the video. Just finished mine
That’s great! Good luck on your bow builds!
Thank you for sharing, just made one.
Fantastic! Enjoy!
Wow.. My next project.. Send this list (when you get the time)
Should be in the video description now.
Hey, you didn't mention the Spokeshave!!!
We all understand someone wanted their mother to give them a cookie for changing the name of the shave horse.🍪
How do I get the Measurement so I can save them. Thanks😊
Hay this is just what i looking for Thanks can I get plans??
Thanks for watching. Did you see the cut list in the description? If you use that list and the video, you should be able to get rolling fairly easy. Let me know if you need additional info!
@@MakingTraditional yes and I am almost there. I felover the bock pages are to close . I am still working on it.
Would a larger surface area on the pivot arm hold the work more securely? I noticed you had a lot of movement on your long piece.
Lining the surfaces with some leather will help, too.
I have the same question. Wondering about shortening the overall length and shifting the pivot point forward.
Or you can split out a lightning struck oak tree. What about treated deck wood?
You don't want to be constantly interacting with treated wood without your skin being covered.
Would be kind of inconvenient.
I need the dementions
Nice!!
I think those boys of yours should be helping!
Awesome! Thank you!!!
You are so welcome!
Habe den Gasgriff entfernt, so wie vorgeschlagen, aber leider taucht jetzt E2 in der Anzeige auf. Wie kann ich das beheben? Lg.
This is Great i am petty short can I make it shorter. Thanks i am in Clarksville At . 😊
You should be able to shave a few inches off no problem. Let me know how it turns out!
THANKS for this video, it's very useful !!! 🙂 Kindly what means " * miter " near the value 30 and 15 and also " @ " for each wood item THANKS a LOT
Miter cuts at 15degree and 30 degrees
@@MakingTraditional Thanks a lot, in the past days I started to build the bowyers bench !!!!!! :-) :-)
I have just put together the body of the bench. It feels good and solid all round. I decided to use wood dowels instead of screws. It took a while, but I am pleased with the look, and I enjoyed using the mallet.
So, about to put together the clamp assembly I was puzzled by the 4.5 inch piece. Must be a typo, surely? The body of the bench is just under 5.5 inches wide.
You have a fine crop of sons their. The Lord God Blesses you.
You should become aware that no one will find Quality Lumber at any big box store.
Learn how to purchase lumber at a Lumber Yard.
❤
*gasp* We do not say butt!
😂
Down and dirty
Just the way I like 👍
Glad you enjoyed!
This will be the plan I will use. Very nice
Wow great video sir. Thank you very much for your information and your planning, you have made my day.
well done and thank u pal