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Wrapping Up a Crib (Fort) for GGSON - lilrichard2 - 02-22-2017
Nearly finished - all white oak - extremely heavy - Trim around the top of the front and sides will be added, then blue/gray stain and several coats of wipe-o poly will complete this project.
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RE: Wrapping Up a Crib (Fort) for GGSON - fredhargis - 02-22-2017
Wow, nicely done.
RE: Wrapping Up a Crib (Fort) for GGSON - Steve N - 02-22-2017
Does it open? Looks heavy for sure
RE: Wrapping Up a Crib (Fort) for GGSON - lilrichard2 - 02-22-2017
It'll be bolted together - front and back will have 4" stainless steel bolts that will screw into threaded brass inserts in the sides.
Believe me - it's heavy - all that I can do to muscle the back onto the workbench for final sanding.
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RE: Wrapping Up a Crib (Fort) for GGSON - chips ahoy - 02-22-2017
Exactly how strong is this kid.
Very nice job it will certainly not get worn out.Mel
RE: Wrapping Up a Crib (Fort) for GGSON - lilrichard2 - 02-22-2017
(02-22-2017, 06:25 PM)chips ahoy Wrote: Exactly how strong is this kid.
Mel
He isn't born yet, but his parents-to-be have already picked out the name Atlas for him.
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RE: Wrapping Up a Crib (Fort) for GGSON - Duane N - 02-22-2017
Something that will be passed down for generations for sure. Is this a surprise or do they already know about the crib?
Excellent craftsmanship.
RE: Wrapping Up a Crib (Fort) for GGSON - lilrichard2 - 02-22-2017
(02-22-2017, 06:48 PM)Duane N Wrote: Something that will be passed down for generations for sure. Is this a surprise or do they already know about the crib?
Excellent craftsmanship.
They've been involved from the beginning. GSON stated immediately after finding out that a baby was coming, "I want to have my Grandpa build a crib." GDIL found a picture of one on the web that she wanted one like, so we copied the design. It's been a wonderful family experience working on this together.
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RE: Wrapping Up a Crib (Fort) for GGSON - pmaczik - 02-22-2017
Very nice Job!! That should last for generations. Make sure you go to a hobby shop and get a brass plate for your name and date made. Who ever has it generations form now will know who in the family made it. I made two for may grand children.
RE: Wrapping Up a Crib (Fort) for GGSON - lilrichard2 - 02-22-2017
(02-22-2017, 08:37 PM)pmaczik Wrote: Very nice Job!! That should last for generations. Make sure you go to a hobby shop and get a brass plate for your name and date made. Who ever has it generations form now will know who in the family made it. I made two for may grand children.
I have a branding iron for this purpose, then I drill a 3/4" hole about 1/32" deep and insert a penny for the year I made the item.
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