Addison is already here as most of you already know ( and doing just fine). I’ve been really busy since we returned home from Addison arrival trying to get the crib finished up. I actually finished it up the weekend after we got back, but I’ve to busy to get things posted. The changing table is in finish right now and I’ve been busy with that to. They came up this weekend for the holidays and are going to take the changing table back with them to Texas. Then when finish is on the crib I’ll be taking it down soon to.
Okay let’s get the build finishd up here. This first two pictures is the the two top slat rails being glued up. All the slats were mortised into the top and bottom rails. And remeber you can click on the picture to see the whole thing, I haven’t figured out to how to re-size them yet.
Then all the hardware was mounted to the crib end frames for the slat rails. The slat rails got installed next.
After the slat rails were installed then the whole thing was taken apart. I fit the bottom molding on the crib ends and the bottom of the stationary rails. After that I re-attached each rail to the end of the crib sides one at a time. The bottom molding was sanded in so it matched up perfectly. The bead on the crib side was also cut into match up with the bead on the bottom rail and the reeded feet were also attached at this time.
There was still some sanding to finish up after this, but the build is now complete. Here’s a last picture on the crib end completed and ready for finish.
I’m not going to fully assemble the crib again until after finish so you’ll have to wait to see it all together till then.
Thanks once again to everyone that has followed with me and my newest Grand Baby Addison Rose of Texas and the building the of her crib. Its been a fun journey and yes I’m tired. ;o) I think I’ll go in and put the changing table all together in the morning and take the rest of this weekend off.
Thanks again Les.
-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)
18 comments so far
Tomcat1066
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Wow! That looks amazing! I can’t wait to see it after finishing!
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Karson
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posted 359 days ago
Les A great looking creation. Nice job.
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Todd A. Clippinger
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posted 359 days ago
My hats off to you sir.
You are one incredible craftsman.
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Scott Bryan
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posted 359 days ago
Les, I feel privileged that you let me join you in this journey. It has been simply fascinating watching this come together.
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dustygirl
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posted 359 days ago
You have one lucky granddaughter Les.What a beautiful crib that I am sure will be passed on for generations.
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mot
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posted 359 days ago
Very impressive! VERY impressive. Thanks for sharing and blogging.
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lightweightladyleftie
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posted 359 days ago
Wow, Les, this is really looking sensational, but what will really top it all off is the final photo—with Addison Rose lying in it! (It might be tricky to get a good shot of the beautiful granddaughter and her (certain-to-be)heirloom crib.) We can hardly wait!
-- "But godliness with contentment is great gain." 1 Timothy 6:6
Critterman
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posted 358 days ago
Les, amazing work like always, don’t forget to put a good hard finish on those side rails for when Addison Rose gets those chipmunk teeth and trys them out….LOL.
-- Jim Hallada, Chesterfield, VA
miles125
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posted 358 days ago
Wonderful crib Les!
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FJDIII
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posted 358 days ago
A whole lotta love showing up here! Awesome crib Les!
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Les Hastings
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posted 358 days ago
Thanks to all for your comments! I’ve had fun building it.
-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)
Betsy
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posted 358 days ago
Now that’s a bed made to last and pass down to generations to come. Just beautiful Les.
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DocK16
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posted 357 days ago
You must be a very proud Papa and carftsman
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Kevin
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posted 356 days ago
Les,
That looks awesome. Are you going to bring to the Guild meeting?
Kevin
-- Kevin, Wichita, Kansas
rikkor
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posted 355 days ago
That is superb. You really did a great job.
TulipHillWoodWorks
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posted 355 days ago
WOW!!!! What a lucky kid – absolutely beautiful.
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cgfaircloth
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posted 210 days ago
Les,
You did a great job on this crib. If you don’t mind my asking, where did you get the crib hardware from? Rockler?
Thanks,
Chad
johnpoolesc
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posted 210 days ago
unreal build.. great design and execution
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