Grandson’s Rocking Motorcycle

4 years ago

It will be 18 years this Christmas when my husband completed this rocker for our then 1-year old grandson. Since it has been riden by his cousin and now returned to Grandma/Grandpa for safe keeping in hope a great grandchild might someday ride it again.

DH describes building it as taking 5 months of every spare waking moment. He hand crafted each piece, modifying a basic plan to represent a Harley Softail.

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fnmroberts
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4 years ago

The many thoughtful comments are very moving. He sold his woodworking machinery several years ago.

Previously he built a more typical rocking horse for our granddaughter. This was pre-digital so don’t have too many pictures.

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bbstx
4 years ago
That is breath-taking. I love the love that your husband put into crafting that piece!
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hhireno
4 years ago
Wow! That is incredible.
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Jilly
4 years ago
I remember this! Agree with bb, it’s breathtaking. The craftsmanship is phenomenal.

Such a wonderful and beautiful family treasure.

Just out of curiosity, is Will interested in motorcycles as a young adult? My dad has owned several custom Softails, I’m going to show him this. :)
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fnmroberts
Original Author
4 years ago
Thank you for your comments I’m probably more proud of this than DH. Presently it’s a conversation piece near our bar.

@Jinx, no Will is in firefighting academy then will become a Paramedic. He isn’t keen on bikes.

DH had a Triumph in his youth and gave up riding after college.
User
4 years ago
What a wonderful work of art!
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happy2b…gw
4 years ago
Gorgeous
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Gargamel
4 years ago
Wow ! What an amazing piece of craftsmanship
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Kswl
4 years ago
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That is a marvelous family heirloom, Fmroberts, and a testament to your DH’s skill, patience and love for his family. I am simply amazed at the wonderfulness of it ❤️
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gsciencechick
4 years ago
I’ve never seen anything like that! Incredible craftmanship!
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dedtired
4 years ago
Both are works of art and family heirlooms. Im sure they will be cherished by generations to come.
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Allison0704
4 years ago
What beautiful family treasures!
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teeda
4 years ago
What an amazing heirloom. You have a very talented and loving husband. And very lucky grandchildren!
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Annie Deighnaugh
4 years ago
Wow! That's a lot of craftsmanship and so well done!
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Arapaho-Rd
4 years ago
Beyond special and such craftmanship! Beautiful in every way and built with love 🤍
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fnmroberts
Original Author
4 years ago
Your comments are so generous. Thank you all We hope they become heirlooms too
texanjana
3 years ago
Those are amazing works of art, and something to be treasured for many generations. Your husband is very talented.
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