Daniel
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I am going to be a Granpa.
In light of that I have decided I want to make my Grand Baby a Crib.
this leads to the purpose of this thread.
I know there are a lot of design limits that have to do with safety when it comes to making a crib. what I do not know is exactly what they are.
I know a couple have to do with the spacing of any rods on the crib and another has to do with any space between the sides of the crib and the mattress. I will not waste time on the issues like non lead paint. If I did not know of those I really have no business thinking about making one. but the max distance for stiles etc is not a figure I carry around in my head.
if anyone has information or even plans for them i would appreciate being pointed in the right direction. I have just started in my search and have not really even started designing. so if you have seen features in the past that you think are a good idea. please let me know.
I will also be looking for sources for hardware etc such as the rods that allow the sides to be dropped down etc.
I do expect to just scavenge parts form another crib for things like the mattress and springs but the more that can be designed in to it with out traditional hardware the better for me. dowel pins inserted in a dado for example would be better in my mind than the sides of the crib going up and down on a steel rod.
I will also be looking for ideas on the very basic design. how should the ends look. ideas for the top of the head and foot, actual shape of the stiles and all. My Daughter will be helping a lot on the final selection of those but having a selection of ideas is a good thing. My daughters taste is much flashier than mine so some of you long time turners can have a ball with this one.
I am also a carver and sculptor. I am not sure I woudl have time but would love to hand carve a cherub to place on the foot panel of the crib. sort of a relief Plaque sort of thing. Intarsia comes to mind. so that gives all of you that have a knack for that sort fo thing somehting to think about. the Cherub idea is from Grandpa so ideas are limited to baby angels. otherwise lots of ideas to prime my pump are helpful.
It needs to be movable but built so that my grandchildren will use it for their children.
Anyway my first stop was to the people that come up with answers the fastest
Thaks ahead of time. and by the way I only have about 6 moths to get it done.
In light of that I have decided I want to make my Grand Baby a Crib.
this leads to the purpose of this thread.
I know there are a lot of design limits that have to do with safety when it comes to making a crib. what I do not know is exactly what they are.
I know a couple have to do with the spacing of any rods on the crib and another has to do with any space between the sides of the crib and the mattress. I will not waste time on the issues like non lead paint. If I did not know of those I really have no business thinking about making one. but the max distance for stiles etc is not a figure I carry around in my head.
if anyone has information or even plans for them i would appreciate being pointed in the right direction. I have just started in my search and have not really even started designing. so if you have seen features in the past that you think are a good idea. please let me know.
I will also be looking for sources for hardware etc such as the rods that allow the sides to be dropped down etc.
I do expect to just scavenge parts form another crib for things like the mattress and springs but the more that can be designed in to it with out traditional hardware the better for me. dowel pins inserted in a dado for example would be better in my mind than the sides of the crib going up and down on a steel rod.
I will also be looking for ideas on the very basic design. how should the ends look. ideas for the top of the head and foot, actual shape of the stiles and all. My Daughter will be helping a lot on the final selection of those but having a selection of ideas is a good thing. My daughters taste is much flashier than mine so some of you long time turners can have a ball with this one.
I am also a carver and sculptor. I am not sure I woudl have time but would love to hand carve a cherub to place on the foot panel of the crib. sort of a relief Plaque sort of thing. Intarsia comes to mind. so that gives all of you that have a knack for that sort fo thing somehting to think about. the Cherub idea is from Grandpa so ideas are limited to baby angels. otherwise lots of ideas to prime my pump are helpful.
It needs to be movable but built so that my grandchildren will use it for their children.
Anyway my first stop was to the people that come up with answers the fastest
Thaks ahead of time. and by the way I only have about 6 moths to get it done.