Peepaw Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Hello everybody. I'm going to build a cradle for my grandson and need help. Hopefully the images are clear. Could everyone weigh in on the design? Maybe tweak a feature or a proportion? Also I'm planning on using cherry as a main wood. Maybe walnut or Sapele for an accent. What are your thoughts? Thanks in advance, you guys are the best. By the way this is designed in Solidworks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 Very good looking project. I see nothing wrong with the proportions but others here are more artistic than I. Does the 1/2" gap run full height? or is it just neede for the rocking pin or such. The reason that I ask is that the posts will be much stronger if you can tie them together as much a possible over the height of the post. Maybe have the gap be a "recess" rather than a true gap. Great proejct. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 That’s really a neat looking design. I agree with Ronn on the gap. Peepaw, a building journal wouldbe appreciated and enjoyed by all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peepaw Posted November 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 Thanks for the reply guys. The posts will be mortised into the feet. There will be a "sandwich" of walnut or sapele about 2" or 3" at the bottom and the top tying the posts together. A recess would achieve the same look and be much easier. That's definitely a consideration. Really need to do a build journal. As lazy as I am I probably forget to take pics till the end. I will make an attempt though. My daughter is somewhat of a photographer, she really needs to take the photo's. I think the tenons showing on the end of the cradle will be a good contrast, end grain vs. long grain. You think all cherry or cherry and walnut/sapele? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 I’ve never used sapele but cherry and walnut is always nice. One of the two will provide a good contrast. However, all cherry is nice as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peepaw Posted November 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 Coop, I think all cherry. Better safe than sorry. Ron, about the gap, the idea came from FWW magazine August 2017 No. 262. Will be buying the rocking mechanism and mattress. There may be minor changes to accommodate. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted July 7 Report Share Posted July 7 I like the design overall. All cherry can be nice but a splash of walnut can add an interesting design element. Here's walnut pulls on a child's cherry dresser. I like contrasting woods used sparingly. Too many species in a piece and things start to look thrown together for me . . . but that's just me. What is the width dimension? The parent will need to be able to reach in to take the infant in and out. Make sure there is enough room for their arms to scoop under the child and lift them out without dragging against the side rails or banging their elbows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 Sapele is a heavy wood and an orange color, but nice to work with. I’m not sur3 how cherry and Sapele would look together.. Personally I don’t care for walnut, cherry or Sapele in its natural color.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 Cherry and Sapele. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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