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I built this crib from my plans I created after looking at what seemed like hundreds in stores and on-line. It’s made with ash and finished it in a translucent white stain. To create mortises for the slats, I first routed grooves in the top and bottom rails for each side. Once I fitted the slats in these grooves, I filled the gaps between the slats with ash machined to fit. One side slides on hardware I purchased from Rockler and the other side is stationary. I also purchased the mattress spring from Rockler. I can say with certainty that this crib exceeds all federal safety standards.
-- Rick Sergi - Bethlehem, PA
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trifern
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posted 199 days ago
Very nice crib.
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Scott Bryan
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posted 199 days ago
Rick,
This is a very nice crib and you chose the smart way to fit the slats. Cutting that many individual mortises would have been a project in itself. Great piece. How about a changing table to go with it? I just don’t want you to get bored. :)
Thanks for the post.
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GaryK
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posted 199 days ago
Great looking crib. The slat design is very nice.
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NDwoodworker
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posted 199 days ago
Very nice construction, I hope I get to make one someday, but not any day soon.
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rikkor
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posted 199 days ago
Looks good. A new family heirloom.
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dewoodwork
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posted 198 days ago
excellent work, I love the style. My wife and I are expecting twins and I had considered making a crib. Before I can do that I have a cradle and changing table to build (again). Just curious, would you estimate the crib cost more to build than to purchase one? I know the quality doesn’t compare and hand crafted baby furniture is priceless.
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