I'm going to be a father!!! - Woodworking Talk

LGC KX5 TC · 01-07-2009, 01:18 AM

Yep you read it right guys, my wife just informed me that she is pregnant with our first kid. I am excited and nervous at the same time lol. we have been kinda trying for a little bit now and all the while i have been thinking that i want to build the crib for Him/Her. So i would like your guys help with any crib plans you have come across. Good ones, bad ones, things to look out for. Stuff like that. I have about 8 1/2 months i figure to get something done and i want it to be flawless. Any help or suggestions you guys have would be awesome.

Thanks from your new dad to be,
Jeron

knotscott · 01-07-2009, 01:54 AM

Congrats to both of you Jeron! I have no tips about a crib, but will tell you that parenting is very rewarding and life changing long term commitment. It's a lot of work, and life will never be the same, but you'll never want it to be either. The good moments far outweight the time tough ones, and there's something very real, normal, and natural about the whole experience. It goes by fast, so enjoy it!

Davet · 01-07-2009, 05:26 AM

LGC KX5 TC your on the right track son...

Upcoming births and excuses to the wife for buying woodworking tools!

but make sure you space your projects out.

Crib = oh honey, I need these woodworking tools!
Chair = oh honey, I need more woodworking tools!
High Chair = bunch-cha more woodworking tools !!!!

They fall for it every time!

But seriously, congratulations, you will now discover
the true meaning of life! and why you are here on this planet!

And welcome to the world of always being broke!

BHOFM · 01-07-2009, 05:31 AM

Congrats..

Check this:

LarrySch · 01-07-2009, 11:53 AM

Congratulations - the birth of a new child - either boy or girl - is really exciting and probably one of the happiest times in your life - the other would be when they reach 18 years old and move out of the house. (LOL)
If you build that crib like BHOFM has shown, expect your child to be in the Bassmaster's Classic when they grow up.

knotscott · 01-07-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BHOFM

Congrats..

Check this:

That's gotta be the coolest cradle I've ever seen!

Terry Beeson · 01-07-2009, 02:15 PM

Congrats, Jeron!!!!

My wife and I have been "working on it" since we met, but since she had her baby making machine taken out before we met, nothing's happened. But we continue to try!!!!

Seriously, tho... Congrats dude...

LGC KX5 TC · 01-07-2009, 10:07 PM

Well i appreciate it guys i do look forward to this alot. And like i told my wife even if i knew i couldn't have kids for some reason doesn't mean i wouldn't try lol.

Handyman · 01-07-2009, 10:26 PM

Congradulation LGC KX5 TC Children are truly a gift, Just wait until you have Grandkids.

AZ Termite · 01-08-2009, 12:03 AM

LGC,
Congrats, children are alot of fun. Meisel hardware has a few plans for a cradle here's the link. http://www.meiselwoodhobby.com Go into meisel hardware and search cradle, it will bring up a whole list. Good luck, being a father can be alot of fun. I just got my baby maker fixed. We are two and out, we have a boy and a girl and thats all we need.

firehawkmph · 01-08-2009, 12:18 AM

Hi LG,
Congratulations on the upcoming family. Welcome to the real world. My boys are going to be 19 and 20 this year. Both are as tall as I am. Enjoy them when they are little. Not much backtalk then. My cradle vote goes towards BH's boat cradle.
Mike Hawkins

jana88 · 01-15-2009, 08:45 AM

Congratulation! I know you are excited building the crib. :) Keep us posted..

WayneM · 01-25-2009, 01:42 AM

Well a huge congrats on the up coming new member of your family. We are in the grand baby stage now with number 6 coming in May ..
Enjoy him/her while they are little it truly is a life changing experience. And a very good one. There are a lot of website for plans on many things including cribs, cradles etc. I'm currently working on an cradle that I read about in Wood Magazine.

Best of Luck

Wayne

Fredonia2k · 06-03-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BHOFM

Congrats..

Check this:

Plans sold here: http://www.jordanwoodboats.com

Kenbo · 06-03-2009, 10:10 PM

Congratulations! I'm sorry that I can't help you with plans for this project, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to wish you and your wife all the best in your new adventure.
Ken

supershingler · 06-04-2009, 12:37 AM

congratulations

i built a crib that makes into a day bed and then turns into a full size bed. i believe it was in the august 2007 Wood Magazine. it was a fun project and about medium hard(at least for me). check it out maybe you'll like it

good luck on both projects.

kendall

Roger Newby · 06-06-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by supershingler

congratulations

i built a crib that makes into a day bed and then turns into a full size bed. i believe it was in the august 2007 Wood Magazine. it was a fun project and about medium hard(at least for me). check it out maybe you'll like it

good luck on both projects.

kendall

If you don't have that issue, the plans are available on the web site. I'm getting ready to build one for my first Grandchild!!

Roger

clarionflyer · 06-06-2009, 05:27 PM

So were you correct to put this under design and plan(ned)?

Either way congratulations!
One of the best things I ever bought (as a dad) was a beautiful wooden high chair - I wish I could claim it, but it's Amish made. Having a little experience with some of the cheap plastic high chairs, I highly recommend it... along with the cradle.

The chair would probably be along the same building scale as the cradle. If you're interested, let me know.
Congrats again.

Rick C. · 06-07-2009, 03:13 AM

CONGRATULATIONS?What kind of talk is congratulations??

L.G. do you have any idea what you just done to yourself? Yeah, I like the boat cradle too,the anchor's in it.( well boys I'd love to go on that fishin' trip but I got one of these

.)Hell,I've been trying to sell my kids cheap for years.The money makin' part of the deal is when they bring 'em back

.Shoot,got 12 grandkids for sale now

!!!
All kiddin' aside,I wish you all the very best

.They say the little ones step on your toes,when they get bigger they step on your heart.That doesn't mean (always)in a painfull way,but sometimes in a way that yanks your heart,like graduating high school,following the right path or thanking you for being an influence on how they are raising their kids.

You'll lose some,alot,of hair,but you'll use less shampoo.And when your teenager says,come on dad let's go fishin', you'll forget all about those missed trips

.
Oh yeah,I don't know squat about makin' cribs,just fillin' 'em.
God Bless,
Rick

gaviaimmer · 06-16-2009, 03:54 PM

Congradulations. I just finished my third crib - all for grandkids.

A good source for parts is: http://www.productsamerica.com/

Some safety information from uncle Sam: http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml73/73040.html

This is the last one I constructed. Its made from Cherry with a natural finish. The front comes off so it can be used as a day bed. It could also easily be modified to use as a double bed head and foot.

The pictures were from when the finish was being applied so the bolts for holding the frame together were still being left loose. I wanted a unit that could be broken down. Its also shown without the springs and mattress installed.

Other than following the federal specs and the standard mattress size, I did my own thing with this. If you're interested in any measurements or other specifics, let me know.