Wrapping Up a Crib (Fort) for GGSON
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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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Wow, nicely done.
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I started with absolutely nothing. Now, thanks to years of hard work, careful planning, and perseverance, I find I still have most of it left.
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#13
Does it open? Looks heavy for sure
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Worst thing they can do is cook ya and eat ya

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#14
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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Exactly how strong is this kid.
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Laugh  Very nice job it will certainly not get worn out.

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(02-22-2017, 06:25 PM)chips ahoy Wrote: Exactly how strong is this kid.
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Laugh  Very nice job it will certainly not get worn out.

Mel

He isn't born yet, but his parents-to-be have already picked out the name Atlas for him. 
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Something that will be passed down for generations for sure.  Is this a surprise or do they already know about the crib?

Excellent craftsmanship.
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(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.
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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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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.
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(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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