Many cuts later, and much sanding and staining (thanks Jen), the rocking motorcycle is complete. This is a Christmas gift for our nephew, so it's finished with several days to spare. The construction is a mix of pine and poplar. The gas tank and saddle are compound band saw cuts and the rear "springs" are simple napkin rings glued up to a dowel. Jen was beyond helpful in taking over the finishing job. She stained and poly'ed the individual pieces and I completed the final assembly this past weekend and tonight.