My brother asked me if I had any interest in making a crib for him and his wife once he’d found out she was expecting in December of 2012. This was my first attempt at furniture. I was in my practicals in school at the time and working weekends. I had no dedicated workshop, so I ended up moving my tools, equipment and material to six different workshops over a little less than a year period. These photos were taken at a remodel where I was able to use some of the space to do the final shellac-ing with my Father. The walnut was re-used from stair treads and risers from a previous job, the plywood also from that job, and the birch slats were bought from rockler as pieces meant for blinds. As a result I was able to finish the crib (which will convert to a toddler bed and full-size bed as soon as I finish the alternate front and 6′ side rails…) by the time he turned 8 months. I’m hoping I’ll have at least a year to finish the other parts considering I still have no dedicated space renting in the cities..!

I always love seeing other people’s projects on here, so I hope I’ve added something worthwhile to the collection! Thanks.

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