First Baby Rattle

[John Altberg]

Made this rattle for a friend's first grandchild. Maple and madrona, finished with beeswax and mineral oil. Conforms to CPSC choke-hazard standards by being larger than 1 11/16" in diameter. Overall length is 5.5". Filled with dried beans.

[David E Keller]

Looks good... Thanks for the safety info as well. We're expecting an addition to the family in September, and I've been thinking of making a few things.

[John Keeton]

John, that is a very nice piece - I like that Madrone. And, David, was that a stealth gloat over the "addition?" Don't mean to hijack John's thread, but congrats!

[David Dockstader]

Just wanted to clarify something. I think you meant 1 11/16 in diameter, not circumference. 1 11/16 in circumference is about the size of a nickel.

[Derek Noel]

looks very good. Good wood choice too.

I had a friend make a rattle with 3 free rings out of a single piece of Pacific Yew. It was very complex and looked great but he realized that yew is very poisonous! :eek: after he finished it but before he gave it to his daughter.

[John Altberg]

Just wanted to clarify something. I think you meant 1 11/16 in diameter, not circumference. 1 11/16 in circumference is about the size of a nickel.

David,

You are absolutely correct.

John

[Steve Schlumpf]

Looks really good John! I am sure the family will appreciate i!