Furnished content.
(from Lumberjocks.com)
So this is a bassinet I just finished for a buddy's daughter due 7/1. This is pretty much an original design though I had some inspiration from a brother lumberjock.This was sort of an impulsive project, under pressure of delivery before delivery. I'll drop it off tomorrow. Because of the rush I made some stupid mistakes, nothing the end of the world, but, you know, you look closely and they're glaringly obvious.Materials:CherryWalnut wedges
Birch plyJoinery (mostly by hand saw with an assist from the drill press):castle joints at the top (4)
wedged mortise and tenon, Krenov style (6)
bridle joint for the rocker (4)Rungs were fun. These are 3/8 x 3/4 with a 3/8” linear radius and recessed about .2 on upper and lowers. I made the end panels first, then discovered it's near impossible to install the long sides without neighbors falling out. Persistence, a flexible material and some creative clamping did the trick.On advice of recent mom, made a set of stops for the rocking motion as well these are sort clunky but functional.I do have a video of the rocking motion, but not sure how to post a .mov file.I like that this is very light weight, has a natural finish, and that the surround is enclosed by rungs so you can see the kid from any angle. Mom hasn't delivered yet, so we should get there ahead of schedule. Thanks for looking.