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  0 Thread: Swinging cradle lock problem
Post: RE: Swinging cradle lock problem
Thanks to everybody for your advice. I'm not good with computers, so i can't post pictures. Anyway, I decided to install two sliding bolts under the cradle, screwed to a lengthwise cross support under...
 tomconn42 Woodworking 9 6,335 08-28-2017, 09:07 PM
  0 Thread: Swinging cradle lock problem
Post: RE: Swinging cradle lock problem
handi Wrote: (08-25-2017, 08:28 AM) -- Built this exact sort of cradle for my second child 22 years ago. Use a threaded knob rather than a dowel. Add an insert to the upright, and screw through into...
 tomconn42 Woodworking 9 6,335 08-28-2017, 08:48 PM
  0 Thread: What to finish a cradle with
Post: RE: What to finish a cradle with
Thanks for all the advice. I see I have a lot off research to do. My expectant granddaughter is an accomplished researcher, and I'd better have answers for her if questioned about the finish.
 tomconn42 Finishing 11 9,506 08-23-2017, 04:14 PM
  0 Thread: Swinging cradle lock problem
Post: RE: Swinging cradle lock problem
Two great ideas! I like the trapped dowel idea, but I wonder whether I should put one at each side........ The other, with a picture, is very similar to my cradle, stretcher and all. Thanks for your h...
 tomconn42 Woodworking 9 6,335 08-23-2017, 03:59 PM
  0 Thread: Swinging cradle lock problem
Post: RE: Swinging cradle lock problem
CLETUS Wrote: (08-23-2017, 12:12 PM) -- Here is an option if you have a stretcher. It's hinged on the bottom of the cradle. It has a ball catch to hold it up and out of the way. --
tomconn42 Woodworking 9 6,335 08-23-2017, 03:52 PM
  0 Thread: What to finish a cradle with
Post: What to finish a cradle with
I'm building a cradle out of red oak, I've always used multiple coats of Minwax poly before, but I'm concerned about any toxicity. The cradle will be finished at least a month before it is needed. I p...
 tomconn42 Finishing 11 9,506 08-22-2017, 08:00 PM
  0 Thread: Swinging cradle lock problem
Post: Swinging cradle lock problem
I'm building a cradle which is suspended between two upright arms and a base, all out of 3/4 red oak. I can't think of an elegant way of putting in an optional stop, to keep from swinging if necessary...
 tomconn42 Woodworking 9 6,335 08-22-2017, 07:47 PM
  0 Thread: warped wood
Post: RE: warped wood
I used "dry" boards from the lumberyard. The joined edges were not cut before joining. I had a lot of trouble with the doweling lineup and had to plane the raised surfaces after glue-up. I was able to...
 tomconn42 Woodworking 10 7,500 06-23-2017, 06:24 AM
  0 Thread: warped wood
Post: warped wood
Last week, I doweled and edge glued 5 pieces of red oak . after clamping and weighting, the 18" x 24' piece was nice and flat. I left it in my moderately damp basement workshop, and today i found it t...
 tomconn42 Woodworking 10 7,500 06-21-2017, 12:02 PM

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