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  1. 01-25-2006, 5:44 PM #1
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    First project - cradle

    I have spent many hours benefitting from this site, and would like to show my first project. I am very new to woodworking, and have appreciated greatly the help you all have provided to me indirectly.

    First, I must say thanks for the inspiration for my project. I hope you agree that imitation is the greatest form of flattery.
    http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=2801

    I learned a great deal on this project. The following being key to me:
    1. Patience is a required skill that I must get better at.
    2. While noone else can tell, I know the true state of my mortise & tenon joints. I require much more practice.
    3. Someone who is a skilled craftsman has not only solved the problems I face, but have documented them for me. While I enjoy developing my own solutions, trust others.

    Comments & criticism will be taken to heart, as the remaining furniture for our nursery is currently sitting as rough wood in my shop!
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  3. 01-25-2006, 5:57 PM #2
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    Nathan,
    Your cradle is beutiful! Let me add one story that you might keep in mind over the years. Before my daughter was born in 1971 I built a cradle for her. At that time I had only a drill, hand saw etc. Over the years my grandchildren have used it and now it has been used by over 20 babies of the staff of my company. I keep repairing it and they keep borrowing it!
    Many times what we build is not only for the family, but it may serve a wider group.
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    Nathan,
    That is one heck of a first project!! Well done, I can't wait to see the rest of the collection.

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  5. 01-25-2006, 6:14 PM #4
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    Very Nice work and welcome to the creek.
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  6. 01-25-2006, 6:15 PM #5
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    Nathan,

    "First" project.... yeah.... right If that is true, I can hardly wait to see your 6th.

    That is a super nice job and such a useful item and keepsake for many years to come.

    Did you turn the spindles yourself or use pre-made flavor? In any event it really turned out great and thanks for sharing it with us.
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  7. 01-25-2006, 8:19 PM #6
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    Very nice cradle. I like the way you used different woods/stain. Can't see any of the problems that you as the builder will see. Keep up the great work.
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    Very nice first project! Be sure to post a photo when it is "occupied".
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    Nathan - Welcome and great work on the cradle!!
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  10. 01-25-2006, 9:47 PM #9
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    Nathan welcome to the Creek and such a 1st project you've brought here. Simply elegant.
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  11. 01-25-2006, 9:56 PM #10
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    Welcome to the 'Creek, Nathan. Great project...it looks wonderful.
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    Very nice work, especially for a "first" project, my first true WWing project built probably 30yrs ago was a sewing cabinet built for my sister...........she still has it!!!

    By the way welcome to the creek and I see you have to photo requirement down pat .
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    Nathan,

    Welcome to the Creek... Hard to imagine that the cradle is your first project.

    It looks GREAT...
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    Great job on the cradle. rick
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    Nathan, looks good to me. Very nice project with contrasting woods. And for a first project... are you sure? Keep up the good work. And welcome aboard SMC!
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    nice work nathan! and welcome.
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