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I just finished this cradle for my new granddaughter, due in about three weeks. The wood used is African Mahogany. I used a dark stain, and top coated with Arm-R-Seal. I don't care for the dark stain, but my son and daughter-in-law like dark stains. The darker the better... The construction is all mortise and tenons, and through mortise and tenons.
Sam
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An early congrats on the new granddaughter Sam.
Beautiful work on the cradle. I'm sure it will be a family heirloom.
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Beautiful cradle Sam. I made a similar one for my granddaughter several years ago.
Does yours have a lock to keep it from swinging?
Please help support the Creek.
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Andy Rooney
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great job sam.ill bet that will see many generations
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Great looking heirloom!!
[OP]
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Thanks Gary, Bruce, Jim S, and Jim R for the kind words. Thanks Gary for the congrats, we are sure looking forward to our new granddaughter.
Bruce, I did install a lock on the bottom of the cradle. It just flips down when the cradle is to be locked. I also designed the cradle so it could be lifted off of the stand for moving. It also has bearings that it swings on.
Sam
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Looks great Sam. Do you have any pics showing how you used those bearings?
Rick Potter
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Sam....Let me congratulate you and your granddaughter! I think both are extremely blessed! BTW....nice new family heirloom!
Ken
So much to learn, so little time.....
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Beautiful work for your special girl. She will cherish it for years to come.
Angie
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Beautiful job! Congratulations on your granddaughter.
I like that lock - haven't seen one like that before. Is that your design?
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Great work Sam, and congratulations on the addition to your family.
I would love to build one of these - my wife and I are expecting our second in a couple of months, and I know she would be thrilled. Thanks for posting. It's an inspiration.
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That's a wonderful piece, Sam. I admire the construction and the finish. Can't wait to see it filled!
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Rick,
Here are a couple of photo's showing the bearings. First I turned a spindle that was 1 3/8" dia to fit into the cradle, stepped down to 3/4" to fit the inside dia of the bearing. I then drilled a 3/8" hole in the spindle and epoxied a steel 3/8" rod for strength. Then, I turned the handle and drilled a 3/4" hole to fit the spindle, turned a spacer, epoxied, and it is finished.
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Carl,
I used three different plans, made modifications, and added my designs. One of the plans had a lock somewhat like mine, but I modified the one on the plans to what you see. The handle and bearings are my design. I wanted to be able to remove the cradle from the stand for transpiration.
Ken, Angie, Mark, and Prashum,
Thank you for the kind words and the congratulations. Mark, I really enjoyed building the cradle. This is the second one I have built. The first was for my daughter when she had my first granddaughter about 12 years ago. I think your wife would really enjoy one.
Sam
Last edited by Sam Layton; 02-11-2011 at 1:09 PM.
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Very nice cradle. The beginning of an heirloom. Man,,I've never seen a carpet that clean...
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Thanks for the shots of the bearing setup. It's great seeing all the unseen touches you incorporated in the design.
Rick Potter
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