Project by AspiringWoodworker | posted 04-02-2014 11:23 AM | 3528 views | 9 times favorited | 19 comments | ![]() |
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I completed this cradle last November for my Grandson Nolan. A lot of work went in between laying the keel and laying the baby down in it. I could not have done it without the help of my brother, Thanks Jon!
This was a long project and there were a number of ups and downs along the way but we had a lot of fun. The plans used were from Jordan Boats.
I also need to thank Willie, Lori-Ann and Sharon for their help and input along the way!
-- Jeff W., Boston, MA area, http://wilderwoodworks.com
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aussiedave
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#1 posted 04-02-2014 11:29 AM
very cool , what a great looking cradle…awesome project. Well done Granddad.
-- Dave.......If at first you don’t succeed redefine success....
Dale
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#2 posted 04-02-2014 11:59 AM
Absolutely beautiful, well done.
-- Dale West Central Pa. Do it all, before last call.
oldrivers
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#3 posted 04-02-2014 01:50 PM
Outstanding, great Idea and execution, will become a family Heirloom, beautiful job.
-- Soli Deo gloria!
a1Jim
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#4 posted 04-02-2014 02:13 PM
Very very cool ,a great idea.Fantastic build.
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ohwoodeye
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#5 posted 04-02-2014 02:36 PM
Very cool and Maritime approved.
Well done.
-- "Fine Woodworking" is the name given to a project that takes 3 times longer than normal to finish because you used hand tools instead of power tools. ----Mike, Waukesha, WI
Julian
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#6 posted 04-02-2014 02:44 PM
Awesome. You need to make a paddle, so when Nolan gets older he can take the boat on the water.
-- Julian
DGar
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#7 posted 04-02-2014 03:33 PM
Awesome work! Can I ask what kind of paint you used for the hull? I have a similar project (rocking boat) and don’t know what paint to use.
-- "Those who are not dissatisfied will never make any progress" - Dr. Shigeo Shingo
thetinman
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#8 posted 04-02-2014 04:29 PM
That is just so kewl!!! A boat and a boat lift/hoist. How creative. I know I must have seen something better in my lifetime but I sure can’t remember it. Very, very kewl. Well done sir.
-- Life is what happens to you while you are planning better things -Mark Twain
weav
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#9 posted 04-02-2014 06:35 PM
Nolan is very blessed to lay in a cradle crafted by his grandfather.
Great job on detail.
-- jerry
Diwayne
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#10 posted 04-02-2014 08:10 PM
nice work for sure.
-- What one man can do, another man can also do.
SCOTSMAN
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#11 posted 04-02-2014 08:18 PM
That is very sweet and looks very nicely finished too.Very well done,so drinks all round or in my case tea all round as I don’t drink myself LOL Alistair
-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease
Skylark53
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#12 posted 04-02-2014 10:52 PM
This is a real boat isn’t it? Will it indeed float? I’m sure it will carry Nolan very well on many, many restful journeys. Really nice work. Congratulations on a very fine project and on the grandson as well!!
-- Rick, Tennessee, John 3:16
Knothead62
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#13 posted 04-02-2014 11:42 PM
Awesome wouldn’t describe it. My complements to you for a great job and one that will be passed down to future generations.
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#14 posted 04-03-2014 12:25 AM
Nice job built with large amounts of very obvious love. Congratulations!
-- "Never let your dogma be run over by your karma!"
DocYank
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#15 posted 04-03-2014 12:54 AM
I built a glider cradle for all of my daughters- but this is incredible! Great work!
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