Help....Looking for cradle plans.

[Mark Blatter]

So, my oldest daughter is pregnant with twins. I have committed to building a cradle for one of them. The other will use a crib as they are really short on space.

Can anyone rec a plan or point me where to find a nice plan? I have looked at a number of on-line plans, but haven't found one that I fell in love with yet.

[Jim Finn]

no plans but this is one I made.

[Don L Johnson]

I got a set of plans that came with spindles from Woodcraft. If you need the plan number, let me know.

[gary Zimmel]

Mark, if something like this is what you are looking for let me know and I will dig out where I got the plan for it.

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[Mark Hultzapple]

Mark, Try cherrytreetoys.com/Baby_Cradle_Plan. I built this cradle using their plans but made some modifications and was pleased with result. The cradle looks intimidating at first but really pretty easy. Checkout http://www.binkyswoodworking.com/JillsCradle.php for some step-by-step advice to accomplish the build.

[Mark Blatter]

Gary,

I found one that is similar on FurniturePlans.com. Does that ring a bell?

I would like it to come apart for storage. Does your's do that?

Thanks to all for your help and suggestions.

[gary Zimmel]

I believe that's where the plan came from Mark.
And yes it does come apart some what. The base is held together with lag screws that are capped. Three pieces to store waiting for the next little one to come along.
The craddle is one piece. I suppose one could make it so it came apart also, but this one does not.
One modification I did do was making solid wood flat panels on the ends.
The plan I believe called for plywood.
Good luck with your build.

[Bruce Page]

Mark, I went with the Woodsmith plans for my granddaughters cradle. It was my first time working from someone else's plans and overall I was happy with them. Here are some pics:
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthre...92s&highlight=

[Mark Blatter]

Mark, I went with the Woodsmith plans for my granddaughters cradle. It was my first time working from someone else's plans and overall I was happy with them. Here are some pics:
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthre...92s&highlight=

That is a wonderful cradle Bruce. I will send links to my daughter and see which she likes the most.

BTW, I enjoy the quote you use as your signature. I am not my job and my job is not my life. It is a means to an end, that is all.

[Brian Kent]

Gary, that looks like "Noah's Cradle" from American Furniture Designs"

[Mike Sheppard]

This was a fun project for our ggd. The plan came with a stand that I did not make.
Mike
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/f...g?t=1295624749

[Bruce Page]

That is a wonderful cradle Bruce. I will send links to my daughter and see which she likes the most.

BTW, I enjoy the quote you use as your signature. I am not my job and my job is not my life. It is a means to an end, that is all.

Thanks Mark. It was a fun project but got a little harried at the end when I was trying to apply the finish in a 80* garage.

[Jeff Miller]

I made two of these

http://www.thewinfieldcollection.com...rens_Furniture


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[Dustin Sims]

Gary, I'm also looking for cradle plans and I like this one a lot. Could you please let me know where you got these or send them to me? thanks

Dustin

[gary Zimmel]

Dustin. I did some checking and the plan did come from furnitureplans.com
Here is the link http://www.furnitureplans.com/pi_products/1401 (no affiliation to the company)
I've built two of these, one in walnut and one in curly/birds eye maple.