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[gary Zimmel]

The last item to be done on the legs was to cut a 10 degree pyramid on the tops.
I knew that there would be some tear out on my miter saw.
Because of this I set up a jig to prevent it.
Cut one block at 10 degrees and clamped another to the fence.
Worked pretty slick.

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All my leg assembly pieces.
Sanded with my new Festool toys.
Boy somebody should of told me hole steep a slope that stuff is.....
The corners are rounded over on this cradle.

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And now it's glue up time. I did one side at a time.
Too many curves to get both done and fitted right at once.

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With the clamps on the second sides I called it a day.....
Not much more to do and I get to see what this will look like.
I have to ask John Keeton if I can now join the walnut club.



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[John Keeton]

You have paid your dues!! It is official - you are in Membership card is in the mail.

Gary, you did a great job on the M&T work, and your little setup to cut the chamfered tops is slick.

Did you use Titebond III? I have had very good luck with that on the walnut. Makes a nice invisible line.

Won't be long 'till this one is done!

[Walt Caza]

Hi Gary,
Another great thread and another good looking project.
Your work and shop look so clean, I wonder if
elves are actually doing the work overnight?

Congrats on expecting your second grandchild!

Would you be so kind, as to explain your stopped grooves/ mortise technique?

Are you milling them against a fence at the router table?
And then sharp chisel to square them up?
What's your trick for the stop cuts? (pencil line... pc of tape?)
Are you lowering stock onto the cutter to plunge/start the trailing mortises?

They look tidy and perfect.
good show,
Walt

[gary Zimmel]

Good Day To The Creek!

My clamps are off and the legs are done...
Well except for the 2 - 3/8" pins that will go at the bottom of each of the legs.
Spent the early part of this morning getting the stretcher made.
Now just a quick trip to the borg to pick up a few bolts and lag screws
and I will be able to see what this cradle will look like off the ground.

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Walt and John.
Thanks for the comments.
The mortises were all done with my General mortiser.
With all the ones we did on the Morris chairs I seem to be able to dial it in quite well.
Tenons were done on my table saw.
Titebond iii for the glue.

The plan called for holes of 1/2" at the top of the legs to accept a 1/2" piece of copper tubing.
Should of remembered from the first one that 1/2" copper is really 5/8" OD.
Will have to do a bunch of filing to get them in.
For sure I will remember for the third cradle when it's built.....

Hope everyone got some good shop time this weekend.
And a Happy belated July 4th to all our American friends south of the border.


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[gary Zimmel]

Got my first look at how all this walnut would look like together.

I am very happy with the joinery and can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Geri had a look at it and I have the bosses approval of a job well done!
(maybe a good time to ask for some new tools)

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The cradle can be knocked down as the legs are attached to the stretcher
with 5/16" - 3" long lag screws.
And the ends to the sides with 2" screws.

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With my new lathe I may attempt, and I stress may attempt, to turn the bigger caps and pegs. We will see how that goes....
Maybe with Walts new lathe he can whip them up for me.

Now its time for the final touch ups of sanding and get the BLO on.
Not to sure what the top coat will be as of yet, but that will come.
This has been a very satisfying project.
And best thing it looks like it will be done before our next grandchild arrives.


Thanks for taking a look.


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[John Keeton]

You gotta love it when all the parts fit!! Lookin' great, and it goes without saying (but I'll say it anyway) the walnut looks fantastic!!

Honestly, I know there are scores out there that will disagree, but God really didn't make a prettier wood - well, 'cept for maybe curly maple, and.... maybe cherry.... well, then there is......

What would the pegs/caps look like if they had more of a shallow knob effect so they could be removed without damage if necessary?

[Dan Mages]

You have my wife an I drooling over that walnut cradle. Excellent work!

Dan

[Matthew Dunne]

Thanks for posting another great project. I can't wait to see it with the BLO on to bring out that walnut.

[gary Zimmel]

Good Day to the Creek!

Home stretch for the walnut cradle...
The BLO is on and I get to see what this walnut is all about.

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Pretty happy with the results.
Only one little snag as I was doing the BLO.
Got a little ahead of myself and only did the pegs in one leg
before the BLO went on. It was a ginger process doing it after.

Here are just a couple of more pics of my latest effort.

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A little hand wipe poly and a few pegs and caps will finish it up.
Thanks for taking a look.
And I hope everyone gets a little shop time this weekend..



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[John Keeton]

Gary, I have to say, the maple one was very nice, but this one is the winner! That walnut has a beautiful color and the whole project turned out well. Excellent result! So, how many grandkids do you think you are good for??

[John Thompson]

As John K. stated.. the maple was very nice but.. this one blows it out of the water even though same design. That is georgeous walnut. I just got a better veiw of the leg connection and I like the look of the attachment.

Well done... again

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Simply BEAUTIFUL! Only ONE thing wrong! Slats instead of SPINDLES!!!!

CHICKEN!

Bruce

[Jacob Griffith]

Great work...thanks for taking the time to post.