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Glider Cradle

Project by Bwoody posted 550 days ago 302 views 2 times favorited 8 comments Add to Favorites Watch

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

-- We have but one chance at every moment that passes by


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GaryK

9530 posts in 883 days


posted 550 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.

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Woodhacker

1145 posts in 618 days


posted 550 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

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trifern

7894 posts in 662 days


posted 550 days ago

Very nice project that will be cherished for generations.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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Scott Bryan

20684 posts in 717 days


posted 550 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.

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Billinmich

69 posts in 626 days


posted 550 days ago

Great idea,wish I would have thought of that when I made my grandsons gilder cradle.Nice job

-- Bill in Mich

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wpreman

1486 posts in 608 days


posted 550 days ago

Great project! I’m sure it will be in the family for many years.

-- Bill, Florida

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jm82435

508 posts in 637 days


posted 549 days ago

Great project. Where did you get the plans, or did you design it yourself?

-- A thing of beauty is a joy forever...

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Bwoody

10 posts in 550 days


posted 548 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

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