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  1. 02-15-2007, 8:04 PM #1
    Mac Cambra
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    Baby Cradle Complete

    I made this cradle for my niece who is expecting this month. I built the cradle out of hard maple. It is constructed with mortise and integral tenon joinery along with a tusk tenon made of walnut holding the stretcher in tension with the uprights.

    I am traveling to North Carolina tomorrow to deliver it as the baby is expected next week sometime, this will be a surprise I hope she likes it.
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  3. 02-15-2007, 8:16 PM #2
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    Cradle

    I made one about couple mos. ago, but it did not look as good as yours.Very nice!I really like the stretcher part.Goog job
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  4. 02-15-2007, 8:17 PM #3
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    I'm sure it's going to be a welcome suprise and a timely one as well. Very nice job.
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  5. 02-15-2007, 9:21 PM #4
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    Mac that is way cool!! Good for you - beautiful work...love the walnut.

    Your neice is going to flip - Maybe go into labor!! YIKES
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  6. 02-15-2007, 9:35 PM #5
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    Nice work, Mac...a great addition for the addition, as it were...
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  7. 02-15-2007, 9:57 PM #6
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    Wadya' mean, "Hope she'll like it."??? No doubt in my mind on that one! Very nice, Mac! That baby's gonna' be spoiled right from the get-go!
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  8. 02-15-2007, 10:02 PM #7
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    Looks beautiful,Mac! What type of stain/finish did you use?
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  9. 02-15-2007, 10:04 PM #8
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    Good job for a good cause. Congrats!!
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  10. 02-15-2007, 10:28 PM #9
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    Nice! How could she not like it. Just real nice.
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  11. 02-16-2007, 5:53 AM #10
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    Nice job Mac, looks good!
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  12. 02-16-2007, 6:38 AM #11
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    Mac, it's really beautiful. I am sure she will love it.
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  13. 02-16-2007, 9:49 AM #12
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    Another fine lookin' cradle. The kid's gonna rock in style!

    What a great gift.
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  14. 02-16-2007, 12:26 PM #13
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    nice work Mac, I specially like what you did with the stretcher.
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  15. 02-16-2007, 1:47 PM #14
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    First thanks for all of the comments it means a lot coming from you guys.

    I finished the cradle with Target USL, 5 coats followed by one coat of BriWax. It was my first time spraying the finish, prior to this I had never sprayed a project.

    Thank again.
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