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Greeting, fellow Lumberjocks,
This is my first posting so I figured I would post one of my favorite projects. This is the first of three cradles I have build for my grandchildren. This one was for for my firstborn grandson. It is a glider cradle that converts to a glider bench once they outgrow the need for a cradle. This one is made of quartersawn white oak with the name plate being made of bubinga and maple. Each of the cradles are made personal for each grandbaby and I seal up a letter under the seat from grandpa that they will find when they convert it back into a cradle for their own children.
Jack
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8 comments so far
GaryK
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posted 106 days ago
That’s a great cradle. I really like the idea of converting it to a bench and back.
Very nice job!
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
Woodhacker
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posted 106 days ago
Very Nice Jack! That’s a great idea….very functional and well thought out too.
These will create memories for life for your grandchildren.
Thanks for posting it.
-- Martin, Kansas
trifern
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posted 106 days ago
Very nice project that will be cherished for generations.
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Scott Bryan
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posted 105 days ago
Jack,
This is a nice project. I really like the idea of being able to convert it back and forth between a glider and a cradle. Personalizing each one was a nice thought as well. Well done!!
Thanks for the post and the story behind it. I feel that often the story is as important as the project itself. Putting a letter in the cradle is a wonderful idea.
Thanks for sharing.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
Bill Nelson
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posted 105 days ago
Great idea,wish I would have thought of that when I made my grandsons gilder cradle.Nice job
-- Bill in Mich
wpreman
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posted 105 days ago
Great project! I’m sure it will be in the family for many years.
-- Bill, Florida
jm82435
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posted 105 days ago
Great project. Where did you get the plans, or did you design it yourself?
-- A thing of beauty is a joy forever... - Keats
Bwoody
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posted 104 days ago
Actually I saw a picture of a glider cradle that gave me the idea, then I designed this one myself. Glad you like it.
Jack
-- We have but one chance at every moment that passes by