Fishing Turtle Woodcraft Pattern

This little turtle makes a cute display when placed near a pond, dock or even a garden. Easily made from our full-size pattern.

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Description:
Fishing turtle with frog to display on your porch, deck, etc. Or in yard on post base (instructions are on included on pattern).

Dimensions:
16-1/2" tall x 10-1/2" wide (turtle)
5" x 3-1/2" (fish)
4" x 5" (frog)

Wood:
1-1/2" thick pine (takes a 2x12 x 24" long board)
3/4" thick exterior grade plywood (takes a 3-3/4" x 5" piece)

Saw:
Band Saw or Scroll Saw

Materials Needed For 3 Posts:
6" diameter Posts In Following Heights: 10", 16" and 23"
1/2" diameter Dowel In Two Lengths: 4" and 3-1/2"
1/2" or 3/4" thick plywood: 12" x 12"

Winfield Parts:
Eyescrews - 9/64" I.D. (#EYE)

Other Parts:
1/2" dia. x 17" long Dowel (Fishing Pole)
25" long (Minimum 12#) Fishing Line
3" in diameter Straw Hat

Paints:White primer (#PRIMQT) for a base coat and the following suggested colors of acrylic paint or exterior semi-gloss enamel:
2010 Forest Green
2027 Bright Yellow
2046 Adobe
2055 Autumn
2072 Lima Green
2078 Straw
2401 Lt Ivory
2404 Rouge

Sealer: High-grade, non-yellowing, semi-gloss UV protected project sealer for outdoor protection (#POLYQT).