I guess you can actually build stuff with a Shopsmith

trainguytom · Post by **trainguytom** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 7:34 pm

While it seems like sometimes all I do is putz with my machines, every now & then I use them for woodworking.

My youngest son & wife are now expecting their first, and it was their turn to receive a project, so I decided to make a cradle. After a bit of research, I decided to buy a full size set of cradle plans to use as a guide for dimensions & structure. I used this one.
http://www.meiselwoodhobby.com/Products/ViewProduct.aspx?ID=41513&Path=41516
As you can see, I changed the look considerably but kept it functionally the same. The ends are frame & panel. The woods are ash from a tree that went down on our property and cherry. I went with a contemporary style to go with my son's furniture.[ATTACH]20655[/ATTACH]

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reddog5362 · Post by **reddog5362** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 7:57 pm

Looks great! And congrats on the grandchild to be. I like the contrasting woods and it will look even better as the cherry ages. Nice work!

WmZiggy · Post by **WmZiggy** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 9:42 pm

A craftsman's job to be proud of and a family heirloom for future generations of your family.

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 9:54 pm

Indeed you can!

Nice!

edflorence · Post by **edflorence** » Wed Mar 20, 2013 11:04 pm

very nice work! Thanks for sharing the photos.

berry · Post by **berry** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 11:06 am

Very nice, you can be proud of that build!

judaspre1982 · Post by **judaspre1982** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 6:10 pm

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mrhart · Post by **mrhart** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 7:47 pm

Excellent job, you did a fantastic job. That will be in your family for years

shipwright · Post by **shipwright** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 8:21 pm

JPG40504 wrote:Indeed you can!

Nice!

Just a reminder.

http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=m ... uqPwfMN5jA

Paul M

idcook · Post by **idcook** » Fri Mar 22, 2013 8:15 am

Very nice.