Pendulum Cradle

[Chris Stolicky]

I really don't consider myself a flat-boarder, but I am proud of this project. I consider this my first true flat-boarding project in the sense that I used both a jointer and a planer. I have been playing with power tools for many years so I'm not new to building things.

A lot of the ideas I got when designing this cradle were from searches on SMC, so I am returning the favor for future cradle builders. The design is a combination of a Wood Magazine plan, a Woodcraft Magazine plan, and my own ideas. Most importantly, the cradle was done a month before the due date. Now I'm cranking out 'Its a Girl' pens!

There are more pics and detailed explanations on my flickr site:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/33681182@N08/sets/72157616126187260/

At the end of the day, I discovered I really missed working on the lathe.

[Bruce Page]

Chris, beautiful job on the cradle, I love the walnut and maple contrast. I made a similar cradle a few years back using cherry & maple. I was 2 weeks late…:o

[John Thompson]

I like the contrast also. And.. not much chance of that thing tipping with those feet which is a good thing as the piece is well balanced and proportional.

Sarge..

[Chris Stolicky]

Yeah, maple and walnut have been favorites of mine lately. I really wanted to make sure the thing was as steady as it could be. The ball bearing pivot points also help with the nice smooth motion.

Thanks for the feedback.

[Dewey Torres]

I was surprised that I did not see Sam Maloof amongst the credits although clearly not his design seemed to have some influence.