ddean5 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 I am going to build a cradle for my upcoming great grandchild. I was thinking of using walnut but I am finding it hard finding 10/4 walnut for the stand and don't want to glue up two pieces. My question is what other wood would be a good choice for building a cradle and what wood would be good to build that I can use a walnut dye? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hey Triple. I used flame birch for the main part of the cradle I built. http://www.tumblewoo...in%27s%20Cradle As far as stain, I don't know. I'm not a fan of stains, so don't have any experience there. Congrats on the upcoming grand baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 I am another fan of birch; built my crib out of it (well, not MINE, but one for my daughter :-). Used stains and finish made by Crystalac. http://woodtalkonline.com/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=4795 http://woodtalkonline.com/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=4794 http://woodtalkonline.com/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=4793 http://woodtalkonline.com/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=4792 I didn't use a pre-stain sealer (birch does tend to be a little blotchy); mostly cause I was going for a bit of a "rustic" appearance. But, the solid wood didn't blotch at all. I do wish that I had sealed the ply on the ends (Pure-Bond Plywood made with soy glue; no formaldehyde)... That did blotch a little, but still looks nice... As far as other woods, I would say really any hardwood that does not have a high oil content or strong aromatics... This can be a possible issue with allergies / respiratory sensitivity... Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddean5 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Thanks guys! I didn't even think of birch and now I will look at it seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 built mine out of african mahogany and curly maple, 8/4 hard maple for the legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddean5 Posted February 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 built mine out of african mahogany and curly maple, 8/4 hard maple for the legs. What a great cradle. Great choice of woods. WOW! My cradle will be my first furniture build and after seeing all the cradles shown I can only hope my build will turn out half as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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