Heirloom Cradle with Storage Box: Downloadable Woodworking Plan

Heirloom Cradle with Storage Box: Downloadable Woodworking Plan Review

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Gently lull a newborn into sweet slumber with this beautiful, knockdown cradle. For traveling or storage, protect the cradle in its simple-to-make companion box.

Featured in the September 2007 issue of WOOD.

Overall dimensions: Cradle: 31" long, 24" wide, 22" high
Storage Box: 32" long, 18" wide, 5" high

About WOOD Magazine downloadable plans

• For error-free construction, each downloadable plan includes a bill of materials, a cutting diagram, a detailed supplies listing, and, when necessary, a mail-order buying guide for hard-to-find hardware.
• For a clear idea of how our projects go together, each downloadable plan includes an exploded-view drawing with helpful details. All drawings are done professionally by the WOOD Magazine staff of woodworkers and illustrators.
• Large color photos and step-by-step instructions show exactly how we built the project in the WOOD magazine shop. We build each project ourselves to work out any bugs before you ever get the plan.
• Detail drawings and step-by-step illustrations provide necessary dimensions and machining processes you'll need to make the building process as straightforward as possible.

Note: This is a downloadable woodworking plan. All other materials must be purchased separately.

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Sweet-Dreams Doll Cradle: Downloadable Woodworking Plan

Sweet-Dreams Doll Cradle: Downloadable Woodworking Plan Review

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Now that you've given your kids (or grandkids) armloads of dolls and stuffed animals, they're probably ready for some pint-sized furniture for their make-believe friends. Our full-size patterns take the guesswork out of constructing this child-pleaser.

Measures 17-1/4" wide x 25" long.

About WOOD Magazine downloadable plans

• For error-free construction, each downloadable plan includes a bill of materials, a cutting diagram, a detailed supplies listing, and, when necessary, a mail-order buying guide for hard-to-find hardware.
• For a clear idea of how our projects go together, each downloadable plan includes an exploded-view drawing with helpful details. All drawings are done professionally by the WOOD Magazine staff of woodworkers and illustrators.
• Large color photos and step-by-step instructions show exactly how we built the project in the WOOD magazine shop. We build each project ourselves to work out any bugs before you ever get the plan.
• Detail drawings and step-by-step illustrations provide necessary dimensions and machining processes you'll need to make the building process as straightforward as possible.

Note: This is a downloadable woodworking plan. All other materials must be purchased separately.

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18th Century Hooded Cradle Plan (Woodworking Project Paper Plan)

18th Century Hooded Cradle Plan (Woodworking Project Paper Plan) Review

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18th Century Hooded Cradle Plan (Woodworking Project Paper Plan) Feature

• Full-size blueprint style plan with all joinery shown in actual size
• Measure and trace straight from the drawing if necessary
• Finished size is 36" long and 29" tall
• Beginner to Intermediate Level Project

Recreate an 18th century cradle with its gracefully scrolled facia as your next family heirloom. All joinery is done with pegs, as the original would have been. This functional cradle will display your skills to the next generation.Optional heart motif in the footboard can add a country decorative touch. A list of materials doubles as an exact cutting list, there is a detailed exploded diagram, and all hardware requirements are provided. The exploded diagram is so detailed that project specific assembly instructions are not provided.

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French Colonial Baby Cradle Plans (Woodworking Project Paper Plan)

French Colonial Baby Cradle Plans (Woodworking Project Paper Plan) Review

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French Colonial Baby Cradle Plans (Woodworking Project Paper Plan) Feature

• Full-size blueprint style plan with all joinery is shown in actual size
• Measure and trace straight from the drawing if necessary
• Size: 42" long, 33-1/2" high, x 26".
• Includes hardware requirements list
• Project Level: Beginner to Intermediate

This unique cradle (or berceau) was fashioned after one found in St.Genevieve, Missouri, the first European pioneer settlement on the west bank of the Mississippi River. The cradle can be lifted from its sturdy stand for rocking on the floor or be left in place to swing from the beautifully turned posts. The spacing of the bow spindles meets federal safety requirements, so rest assured the project is a safe heirloom. The spindles are band sawn. Full-size blueprint style plan shows all joinery in actual size and curved workpieces in full size. You can measure and trace straight from the drawing if necessary. A list of materials doubles as an exact cutting list, there is a detailed exploded diagram, and all hardware requirements are provided.

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