werneb01

I have read wwtalk for quite a while and a while back asked about finishes for the crib I was working on for my son. It is now finished. This was my first real furniture type project. I used brazilian cherry and red oak with three coats of brushed on clear shellac.

Thank you all for all of your conversations that helped me get it done!

Brad

dbhost

Wow! VERY nice crib work. The little guy should be sleeping soundly in that thing!

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red

Very nice and your wood choice(s), . Great work. Red

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gtobeech

That is absolutely beautiful! I am working on one now and will post when finished. It is also cherry and oak.

smitty1967

That is the most incredible design I've seen in a long time! Great job, I mean great job, especially the contrasting woods. I have a hard time visualizing things like that in the design stage, and even if I could, I think I might be afraid to try it.

You did an exemplary job! Pride in your work shows; good on you.

regards,
smitty

firehawkmph

Very nice design, beautiful work.
I like it!
Mike Hawkins

ajh359

Very good job and hope mines looks that good.

jdixon

Brad, you have done a wonderful job on this! I absolutely love the contrast in the woods you have chosen. Positively stunning! You should be very proud.

John

Kenbo

Wow!!
Love the contrasting woods. It never ceases to amaze me, the talent that it on this forum. Fantastic job!
Ken

mrsocks

Really nice design! Good job.

What kind of glue did you use?
I am building a crib as well and assume that I should be using some sort of nontoxic glue, but is there something more for food service or the like that wont harm a kid when he is chewing on it?

Thanks.

sawduststeve

Can't help but think a person could use plain old white elmers glue. I know we used to lick it off of our hands at school or some kids would let it dry and then chew on it. I am still alive and I never heard of anyone ever getting sick from it. What do the rest of you guys think?

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werneb01

I used Titebond II. The finish is just multiple coats of clear shellac.

They would have to chew like mad to get to a glue joint so I'm not overly concerned.

Brad

mrsocks

Thanks!

I was planning on using something like a Titebond II, but then my parents asked me what I was going to use it made me concerned, so I figured I would ask around.

I guess the grandparents will never stop being parents.

clarionflyer

The colors set it off. Stunning.

creative novice

now i lay me down to sleep........you have made an absolutely beautiful crib! coming from a grandma (#2 will arive this month!)who loves antiques.....Suggestion to all you crib makers: put your name, the date, the baby's name on the bottom....so that 3-4 generations from now there will be no guessing as to its maker and receiver...and maybe the names of those other babies who will subsequently sleep in it! julie

gtobeech

My daughter was due 2/8/09, but Lucas decided he would rather be born 1/23/09. So, grandpa is not totally done with the entire project. The picture as you can see is the crib. I made it from a U-Bild plan that she selected from 4 choices. I made it from cherry wood and oak plywood for the panels, again her choices. The picture doesn't give a clear view, but at the left end is a cabinet. The plan called for a door on one side. I put doors on both sides. I spent a lot of time thinking over the plans because I had a fear that "what if the baby does something and the bars break". For this reason I made them larger then the plan called for and every third bar is screwed. The top portion is screwed in place and removable so that it will be used as a youth bed as he grows out of the crib. It is my first project of this sort. When the dresser and changing table are finished I will post them too.