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Sierra's Crib

Project by Big_Bob posted 605 days ago 388 views 1 time favorited 10 comments Add to Favorites Watch

One of the joys of becoming a grandfather is that I got to make a baby crib. This is a project that I wanted to make for my children but when you are young there always seems to be other priorities.

The plans I bought from Rockler. The wood is silver maple. For the artwork a dear friend named Patty Johnson hand painted the figures. Notice the Cow that represents my daughter’s college mascot and the Eagle represents my son-in-law in the Air Force. I followed up with three coats of sanding sealer and six coats of lacquer.

Best of all I finished it up in time for the baby shower.

Bob Clark

-- Bob Clark, Tool Collector and Sawdust Maker


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ND2ELK

6209 posts in 670 days


posted 605 days ago

This is a true work of art. You did a beatiful job on the crib and your friend Patty did some wonderful art work. Thanks for posting. Keep them projects coming!

God bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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Scott Bryan

20725 posts in 718 days


posted 605 days ago

Hi Bob,

This is a nice crib and the artwork adds a nice detail to the project. But it is not complete without some matching furniture- changing table, dresser…... And that is for your daughter’s house. What about yours? :)

Happy woodworking and congratulations on becoming a grandfather. Grandchildren are truly gifts and are an immense source of joy in our lives.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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Rxmpo

119 posts in 642 days


posted 605 days ago

Great looking crib. Congratualtions on the new addition!

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GaryK

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posted 604 days ago

That’s a very nice crib. Makes me wish I have made one rather than buy one.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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rikkor

11335 posts in 771 days


posted 604 days ago

Great crib you built. The hand painted detail makes it one-of-a-kind. Definitely an heirloom.

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PanamaJack

4447 posts in 974 days


posted 604 days ago

Somebody is going to remember you for a very long time…Great piece of woodworking!

-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,

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jeanmarc

1751 posts in 613 days


posted 468 days ago

Great looking crib.

-- jeanmarc manosque france

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jkornfeind

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posted 291 days ago

where did you buy the hardware for the drop railing?

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Rick D.

57 posts in 292 days


posted 291 days ago

This is a great idea for project. Hopefully it will stay in your family for many generations!

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Big_Bob

97 posts in 605 days


posted 289 days ago

Thanks for all the comments.
I got the hardware, springs and all except for the wood and mattress in a kit from Rockler.
It was great fun to make.

Thanks

-- Bob Clark, Tool Collector and Sawdust Maker

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