Cradles and Cribs
This woodworkers list of woodworking plans features a collection of construction projects for building various childrens doll or baby cradles for your playroom or nursery. Any moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer can build. The woodworking information found on these sites range in quantity and quality. Please contact individual web sites if you have questions about those woodworking projects.
A great design for a doll crib. Has rocker bottom like a cradle, and also a stand that allows it to swing. A great present for some special little girl. DXF Format
Another nice doll cradle design from Al. Cradle swings on its own stand. DXF Format
A cradle sized for a special dolly. Another nice Christmas present idea for your daughter or niece. DXF Format
Building a macramed, baby cradle for only a few dollars.
Two separate cribs that fit together to appear as one.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a Windsor Rocking Cradle. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a simple open Colonial cradle. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
Here is one instance in which decay and irregularity in furniture wood are a welcome change. This is an article about building one, there are no plans (as in drawings).
This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a crib. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.
By Dorothy Ainsworth - After hearing the exciting news from L.A. that a grandson was on the way, I was all a-twitter with ideas for homemade gifts, and turned to what I know best logs. Dorothy uses her electric chainsaw to shave a tenon. I designed a crib that could be assembled and disassembled in minutes, so it could be moved into an upstairs apartment.
Here are free downloadable plans for a rocking cradle. This wooden rocking cradle has a classic, old-fashioned, romantic design, made to meet the highest standards of safety and comfort.
Follow these simple woodworking plans to construct a rocking, wooden cradle that can be painted or stained.
Build your own crib using these free woodworking plans. Nothing beats homemade.
Build this beautiful farmhouse crib using the free downloadable woodworking plans available at the link.
Traditional joinery and a unique rocking mechanism highlight this heirloom project.
Build a crib for the nursery using these free woodworking plans.
This crib design features frame and panel construction for three sides and one side with bars. At the link the free plan is downloadable.
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