Bundle & Save by getting both the book and Sheep Wagon Plans.
Our friend and customer, Bob Heavirland, put together this great reference book while building his sheep wagon.
Full of pictures, directions and great helpful hints, Bob walks you through the process that he used while building his wagon using our plans. 21 chapters of great useful information.
Also check out our blog on Today's Sheepwagons--A Page out of the Past
Specifications
- 112 pages
- 8 1/2" X 11" X 1/2"
- Softcover
Contents:
DEDICATION PAGE
FORWARD
INTRODUCTION
HISTORY
BEFORE YOU START
- Size of running gear
- Size of mattress (your size)
- Shop size
- Tolls used
- Materials selection
- Estimated costs
- Estimated weight
CHAPTER 1: Marking up drawings
CHAPTER 2: Setting up the workshop
CHAPTER 3: Laying out floor and assembly
CHAPTER 4: Fabrication of sides and bench seats
CHAPTER 5: Building assembly fixture
CHAPTER 5.5: Making Side Irons
CHAPTER 6: Assembly of sides to floor
CHAPTER 7: Installation of benches and wagon sides
CHAPTER 8: Installation of bows
CHAPTER 9: Fabrication and installation of the cross stretchers
CHAPTER 10: Fabrication of end frames and wagon rods
CHAPTER 11: Building bed frame and wagon rods
CHAPTER 12: Covering outside ends
CHAPTER 13: Installation of inside wood
CHAPTER 14: Cabinet construction suggestions
CHAPTER 15: Outside storage box
CHAPTER 16: Finishing
CHAPTER 17: Canvas installation (Choices)
CHAPTER 18: Stove installation and stove pipe options
CHAPTER 19: Running gear options, Installation
CHAPTER 20: Lessons Learned
CHAPTER 21: Reference potos and tandem running gear sketch
CHAPTER 22: Materials list and Source fo supply
