Baby Cradle for new nephew

wow…that is FANTASTIC!!!

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

Beautiful Dave, You did good. She’s a beaut’ I like the changes you made in some of the shapes and nobs. Looks like you glued in plugs instead of using removable caps for the basket assembly screws. Is it not a knock down basket? I packed mine away wrapped in foam in a large box while it awaits its next occupant.

Thanks for the honorable mention and for posting those awesome pics.

-- Express creativity with wood, Dewayne. Vacaville CA.

very nice the different woods really make the project.

-- Roper - Master of sawdust-

Nice looking crib. The attention to detail are great. Thank you for sharing.

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

Wow! That purpleheart really makes this spectacular.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

I agree wow!. That purpleheart looks amazing. I just love the colors.

-- Kevin, Wichita, Kansas

Wow, that kid’s gonna live in a king’s bed. All that purple makes it almost majestic. Very Nice!! Very well done.

—Steve

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †

Very nice looking crib. The woods together does make it beautiful. mike

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

Dewayne, No the basket does not come apart. I thought about it, but I was afraid it might not make it back together after it sits for a few years while they wait for there next baby.
To everone elss thank you for all the kind words. Thanks, Dave

-- Davesfunwoodworking

Davesfunwoodworking, Now that does look like Fun! Beautiful work man! I want you to guess and tell me what the whole thing weighs. I know that Purpleheart weighs a ton compared to the Oak which in its’ self aint light!
The finish is just great-baby wont be teething through 5coats of poly to ever find real wood to chew on! Again congratulations on a great fit and finish job!
p.s.
You know why I didn’t comment on the use of two different woods! I’d never use 2different woods in constructing anything!-lol.

-- woodbutcher north carolina

I would say the whole thing weighs about 60lbs to 70lbs maybe?? I know its heavy. Thanks for the kind words.

-- Davesfunwoodworking

This is another beautiful cradle, It has a wonderful shine what is the finish ?

-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none

The finish is Wipe on polyurethane made by Minwax. Its a finish like tung oil. Infact its Tung oil, linseed oil and polyurethane mix. Its fast drying time makes it nice to use and I injoy hand rubbing my finishes on rather then brushing or spraying them on. Thanks for asking.

-- Davesfunwoodworking

Great cradle and great pics.

Thanks for the Post.

-- Kip Northern Illinois ( If you don't know where your goin any road will take you there) George Harrison

Oh Man that is the best looking craddle I ever seen .
Lots of great details Without over powering the project .
I to like using Minwax Poly its very easy to use and looks great.

-- Rj's Woodworks,San Jose & Weed Ca,

Absolutely incredible. Wow. Good pictures too. Have the parents seen it? What do they think?

-- Sharp tools and thin whispy shavings make woodworking a joy.

Yes, they have it at there house. And they love it.

-- Davesfunwoodworking

Beautiful job you do great work, is that purple heart in the specialty hard wood places? I’ve never seen it before now. Beautiful wood. I know I haven’t seen any in home depot or sutherlands L.O.L. Question #2. Is it very expensive. The wife will shoot me but I don’t care I can’t wait to get my hands on some. Thanks for your help and keep up the good work. and above all thanks for sharing, I love looking at all the cool stuff every one puts on here, if I can figure out how to down load the camera maybe I can put some of mine on here. Ought to be good for a laugh anyway. L.O.L.

Nice set of photos and a great job on the cradle.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †