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    A Crib For The New Grandkid

    Making progress with the construction of a crib that can be converted into a youth bed and a twin bed.

    Got the crib portion complete after sweating over 52 slats. But all in all, fairly pleased with the work.

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    Looking good Jerry, I know every drop of sweat was a lobor of love. I finished the crib for our first granchild a couple months ago, sure will be glad when it gets used (any day now)!!
    David

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    Nicew looking project so far, is this your design? What is the hardwood that you used?

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    Jerry, I second Dan's question. I really like the design. Is it yours or are you following a plan?

    Also, congrats on the "new grand kid"

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    Looking nice, Jerry. I'd probably have to make about 100 slats to get 52 of them to come out the right size. I second (or third) the questions about the type of wood you used.

    - Vaughn

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    That's a great Crib. I built the same one for my son who's 2-1/2 now. I made mine out of Maple. This weekend I started working on the conversion parts to make the youth bed/full size bed. My little one is close to being able to escape... I sure was happy when I was finished making the slats... Now I have 17 more to make for the foot board.

    -Dan
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    Slat's nice, Jerry! Seriously, great job.
    --

    The most expensive tool is the one you buy "cheaply" and often...

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    Crib -- Information

    Thanks for the compliments. I know we all go through these labors of love.

    The wood is maple and I constructed it from a plan.

    My daughter-in-law told me that she wanted it painted in white and I almost fell over. Told her I don't paint but fortunately it all worked out after I sent her a picture, she likes it natural -- whew!

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