Project by Big_Bob | posted 03-31-2008 04:39 AM | 2188 views | 2 times favorited | 11 comments | ![]() |
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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
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#1 posted 03-31-2008 08:09 AM
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
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#2 posted 03-31-2008 11:37 AM
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.
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#3 posted 03-31-2008 05:52 PM
Great looking crib. Congratualtions on the new addition!
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#4 posted 04-01-2008 06:30 AM
That’s a very nice crib. Makes me wish I have made one rather than buy one.
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#5 posted 04-01-2008 01:01 PM
Great crib you built. The hand painted detail makes it one-of-a-kind. Definitely an heirloom.
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#6 posted 04-01-2008 08:56 PM
Somebody is going to remember you for a very long time…Great piece of woodworking!
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#7 posted 08-15-2008 07:55 PM
Great looking crib.
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#8 posted 02-08-2009 07:48 PM
where did you buy the hardware for the drop railing?
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#9 posted 02-08-2009 07:55 PM
This is a great idea for project. Hopefully it will stay in your family for many generations!
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Big_Bob
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#10 posted 02-10-2009 05:41 AM
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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#11 posted 10-09-2015 10:37 PM
Nice heirloom!
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