Cradle Shots (pics)

[Dave Richards]

Not much has changed since the last report but I thought I'd post a few detail shots. I have added the ash trim pieces to the tops of the transoms. They are glued and nailed with bronze hold-fast nails. I also added some walnut trim pieces to the tops of the uprights of the stand.
http://www.woodshopphotos.com/albums/Dave-R1s-Album/cradlebow.sized.jpg
http://www.woodshopphotos.com/albums/Dave-R1s-Album/cradlestern.sized.jpg
http://www.woodshopphotos.com/albums/Dave-R1s-Album/standtop2.sized.jpg

A few little spots to sand and I'm ready to start with the paint and poly.

Thanks for looking.

[John Miliunas]

Very nice touches there, David! The detail you're putting into it is exquisite! Can't wait to see the final product! :cool:

[Glenn Clabo]

Ya...ya...ya...it's awesome...but when are you going to have it done...AND the little bumbino in it? :D

[Todd Burch]

Dave, let's have a shot (loose nails) of those bronze nails you mentioned. Are they a marine thing? Is the head decorative?

[Dave Richards]

Thanks guys.

Glenn, what's the rush? ;) Actually, I just came in from applying the first coat of poly to cradle and stand. I might just get it finished before baby comes.

Todd, I'll take a shot of those nails in a few minutes. The heads are flat--not decorative. They are typically a marine product and are available from places like Hamilton Marine and Woodenboat.org.

[Robert Goodwin]

I really like how you mixed the woods in the stand and cradle. Great work. Looking foreward to seeing the finished product.

Rob

[Dave Richards]

Thanks Rob. I'm looking forward to seeing it finished as well.

FWIW, the pink wood on the stand is Lyptus. I added the walnut as a tie in to the cradle. I thought there should be some walnut since there is on the boat itself but I didn't want a huge piece of it. The stand looks heavy enough as it is. I thought walnut would make it a bit imposing.