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Ryan's Cradle (unfinished)
Here's some pics of the cradle I'm building for my grandson. This is my own design, I tried to follow the lines on the crib I had built shown in this post http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthre...ght=Ryans+Crib .
I wasn't planning on posting until I had finished but couldn't resist seeing what everyone thought. The cradle is made of maple; the 12/4 material shown in the background will be the legs......
Last edited by David Duke; 01-20-2006 at 9:12 PM.
David
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That's a really nice design, David, and it looks like it's coming a long very nicely.
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Nice work. Can't wait to see it finished.
Guest
Wow - I LOVE that design! I don't blame you at all from wanting to show it before it is finished David.........you should feel real proud of yourself! My first grandchild is due in March so I am having to think about cribs. I am really impressed with the style you developed.......you have a great eye for design!
Contributor
Nice job...Looks good...How're you going to finish it ? Dye?
Jerry
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Gorgeous, you should be proud.
Member
Lookin' Good there, David, Like the others, I am waiting for the finished look. Know it will be great.
Bruce
Guest
The profile on the top rail of the sides make it appear that the sides are bowed out in the middle...a way cool effect. That's a very, very nice design.
Member
The funny thing is you said that you designed the cradle based on the crib and the crib is a bought design, but I like your design ten times better than the one you bought. The look is a lot more elegant and thought out.
Nothing inspires me more than to see an original piece, that is so well made. Especially when it comes from somebody who is not a famous woodworking legend. Work like this makes me want to work harder at making my designs.
Thanks for posting.
Member
Very nice work. Great design too.
Member
David, that is a beautiful cradle! I am very impressed with both the workmanship and design! Great work, and I really like the sloped sides of the cradle. I can see a great deal of care going into the construction
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It will be a natural finish.............a sealer then 5-6 coats of laquer then buffed and waxed.Originally Posted by Jerry Olexa
Thanks everyone for the kind words, other than cabinetry this is one of the first pieces that I can call my own design, I am working on the design of legs that I think will be really unique and I hope work well with the cradle itself.........so its out to the shop in just a few minutes.
Once again thanks!!
David
Member
Very masterfully done!
Contributor
Destined to be an heirloom! The design is really great!! ...I see more babies in your future
Member
David,
My first real project was my oldest daughters cradle. I loved making it, but I loved seeing her in it more.
Great work thus far and a very beautiful design. I'm excited for you to see your grandson in it.
Relish and enjoy,
-joe
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