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1. 
   beck4000 | Oct 29, 2003 04:45pm | #1

   Try Google.. it's easy to use as a searchengine...

   Hope this helps you

   Beck

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   RANGERP75R | Oct 29, 2003 05:31pm | #2

   JD

      That may be hard to find. My approach would be to look at a couple of commercials with tape measure in hand. Get the general requirements of what width, lenght, height, etc. is required and any safety features.

      Armed with that, a cup of coffee and imagination you could have have a working drawing in about an hour or so. Just an alternative approach if no plans pop up. In my case it's the only approach I use. I'm terrible at reading commercial blue-prints. ha..ha..

   Good luck finding some...

   sarge..jt 

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   woodaddic1 | Oct 29, 2003 05:43pm | #3

   JDorn

   I built one last summer for some friends.  The wife actually had a picture she pulled out of a baby magazine and said she liked the design.  It was basically a dresser w/a top that had 3-4" lip going around it.  In the end I decided to make something that would work for the baby and then for many years to come.  I built a basic 3 drawer dresser.  Then I built a removable baby changing top.  The top had a lip that went around the bottom to secure it to the dresser itself and then and inset lip around the top that provided the changing table space.  It was simple to build and when the baby is out of diapers the top can just be stored and they have a normal dresser.  I might be able to post a few pics if that would help.

   Ryan 

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   Julmer | Oct 29, 2003 06:54pm | #4

   I built one also. The main dimension you need to consider is the concave foam changing pad that you'll buy from a retail outlet. You'll need to frame/lip it leaving enough room around edges for covers that go over the pad. I also would add extra length to the frame/lip on one end, add a divider (holds the pad) and you have an nice storage nitch for diper wipes, powder, dipers, etc (size can vary).

   I'd second the idea of building a dresser to these same dimensions and making the changing frame/table removeable. I didn't do this and now have a nice piece of furniture that sits in my attic.

5. 
   forestgirl | Oct 29, 2003 07:07pm | #5

   Grizzly has one:
   http://www.grizzly.com/products/item.cfm?itemnumber=H4307

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl   ;-)

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   woodaddic1 | Oct 30, 2003 02:15am | #6

   Here's a couple pics of the changing dresser I made. 

   Ryan

   
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   douglesso | Oct 30, 2003 07:44am | #7

   I designed and built one last year. I started with a dresser and expanded on it. Behind the door are three deep drawers for diapers, etc. I built a frame to hold the changing pad and attached it to the top (not in the photo). If you want the plans I have them in corel draw.

   
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   DougF | Oct 30, 2003 04:16pm | #8

   Hi,

   I have built several cribs for my grandchildren and what I did was to design a "table" that slots on top of the crib rails.  Chnaging tables are mainly used until the child becomes to squirmy or heavy to lift onto the table.  My duaghters-in-law find the arrangement very satisfactory.  It is an approach you might want to consider.

   Doug

8. 
   GHR | Oct 31, 2003 08:41am | #9

   No offense but kids are small for a short period of time.

   My daughter has a fold up changing pad. She sets it on the floor.

   Make a piece of furniture that has a longer useful life.

9. 
   PlaneWood | Oct 31, 2003 06:28pm | #10

   Take a digital camera to Babies-R-Us!!!!

   PlaneWood by Mike_in_Katy (maker of fine sawdust!)
   PlaneWood

10. 
    Dan019 | Oct 31, 2003 10:49pm | #11

    Funny you should ask. I’m making one right now, as we speak.(so to speak)

    It’s easy, really, all you need to do is go to your Baby’s “r” Us or similar place and see what they have to offer. The one near us had pieces on display and the company was even nice enough to have glossy brochures with a picture and finished dimensions. From there just take a few of the critical measurements that aren’t listed such as over hang, drawer size, etc. and make up your own from there.

     

    If you want I can send you a copy of mine. Nothing special, written on the back of a placemat, but it has all the pertinent info. It’s actually a pretty nice piece. More of a 2 tiered dresser with 3 drawers on one side and a doorand a drawer on the other side. I’m making mine as a piece of furniture for my 1^st grandchild with the thought that he’ll be able to use it thru out his life as heirloom type bedroom furniture that he’ll have long after I’m gone.

    Also, I can send you some pic.s of what it looks like right now, if you like.

     

    Dan