I am building this crib now for my first grandchild due in Jan 2024. The plans are great, and just the math involved in the slat layout was worth the cost of the plans! Making it out of cherry, with Bourbon colored Rubio. I will probably use a router on the top caps to put a profile on them and also rout some grooves on the legs just for some visual appeal and to make it one of a kind. Thanks for the work you put into this!
Building crib for my first grandchild. The plans were great. Made it out of cherry. I used the Rockler beadlock jig instead of dowels turned out great. Making the dresser next thank you.
I built my daughter’s crib thanks to your plans and video! I changed the headboard a bit and made it so it can eventually turn into a regular bed too. It turned out amazing!
This came out so F'in good! I just build my sons crib and it was a struggle with keeping to the guidelines of safety with the slats but it was so much fun...doesn't look as good as this one though!
just finished building this for my daughter. used black walnut for the frame and cherry for the panels. It turned out so sweet. I also used brass rods to join the top rails to the sides your project files were accurate and the video was helpful
Another great build! The crib will be something to treasure. My dad built a crib/toddler bed/regular bed combo for my daughters when I was in the Navy. #2 is in college and has the bed headboard/footboard in her room now. Well done! Thoughts and prayers to you and your family!
Great job. Looks fantastic against the green wall. I really appreciate that your build techniques are very accessible for us guys and gals watching at home. Unfortunately, I was not in a position to build my twins' cribs 15 years ago. But my father in law did buy us store bought convertible day beds and the flexibility was super handy and we used them for years and years. Very smart move on your part. I still have the metal frames, I hung them from the garage ceiling and store scrap lumber in one and various items in the other.
Thanks for the very detailed video, and even more so, THANK YOU SO MUCH for offering the plans available for purchase! Your design jives very well with what I had in mind, and the low cost of the pdf was a no-brainer,. That saved me hours of figuring and I'm very grateful for that! Like you, I'm working with rough sawn white oak. For a little extra flair, I am planning to use walnut for my headboard panels. I happen to have a little walnut laying around, and I think it's a cool contrast against the white oak. I've done a bit, but not a lot, of woodwork the past couple years, and this will be my first project incorporating rail and stile joinery, so very much looking forward to the opportunity to try something new! I got my legs glued up tonight and will be moving on along soon! If our OBGYN is right, I've got about 7.5 months do finish up the project!
This is a beautiful build and I am sure the one build you will never forget. I will be keeping this in mind for what is hopefully something I get to build soon 🙏
Hey John, terrific video and I really liked the design. I am tackling this project for my first grandchild using some really, really, really rough cut slabs from a buddy who had a few large sugar maples come down several years ago. Another buddy milled them up into the slabs. Took quite a while to mill up the components using my DYI benchtop equipment, planer, jointer, router flatting jig. I was planning on using mortise and tenon joinery for the slats but, being the novice that I am, forgot to add the 2 x 3/4 length adder for the tenons and cut the slats to your specs. Going the dowel route now as I don't have any more of the local maple. Excellent job on the plans too. Must of taken a huge amount of time to include that detail. Cheers
Awesome work John. I'm going to check with my expecting daughter to see if she'd like me to make her a crib. I'll be buying plans once she gives me the green light. Thanks for the project!!
Just finished the build following your plans, it was fun, lot of lumber planing, I did my rails/stiles with table saw, one thing I struggled with was leg hole layout, I ended up setting it together to orient hole locations, had I done that first I'd have saved some time. I'm having an issue is finding a used frame that fits dimensions, I ended up at 27-1/2"W x 51-3/4"L, couple frames I've found are around a half inch larger, may just build one to fit. Thanks for the plans, nice job. Your dresser is next, my third grandchild is due in Feb. 👍
Awesome man! Bummer about the frame. All the ones I checked were smaller, but the mounting arms could be flexed out to bolt on. Interesting that you’re finding some too big!
@@JohnBuildsIt 28 x 52 is what one person told me, most of the cheap cribs are not very close to me, so I’m asking them to measure for me before making a 45 minute drive for a 40 dollar crib. I’ve decided to build one, I have some hard maple that would work great. Cost = 0, just my time
Fabulous build John. Once again your level of craftsmanship, attention to detail and explanation/delivery are all spot on. There is no doubt that you are among the elite here on YT and your content is a pleasure to watch. Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into your videos. All the best to you and your family. God Bless.
Hi John - very informative crib building video and plans - except for one glaring omission = accelerator for the starbond product! Its virtually useless without it and was omitted from your plans! Oter than that - great crib!
JBI, as always, I admire what your superb talents and your great quality tools produce!! That sturdy white oak is beautiful in this timeless design. And, it's wise of you to have wide, flat caps on top rails...which should deter teethings 😆 on this heirloom masterpiece. Will you be attaching non-skid caps, or place a rug beneath? You know, for when lil' guy goes trampoline time on it .🏆🏋️♂️ 🤣
Great project, particularly because this one has more than one function! It can convert to a daybed when the crib part is no longer necessary. I appreciate that you look at options\alternatives to joinery solutions. Rather than with mortise & tenon, or investing in a Domino, you chose using dowels and accomplished equally satisfying results! Nice work!
Have you ever considered a Dowelmax Great tool! Awesome build. I’ve done two cribs, both convertible , one is now a full size bed, the other will be converted to a toddler bed soon.
John, I purchased your plans and am going to build 2 of these cribs for my twin grandchildren who will arrive soon. I do not have a drill press. Is a drill block sufficient for this job, or should I get a portable drill guide? (I've never used a drill guide . . . do they work well for drilling into the edge of a board?) I simply don't have room for a drill press in my very small shop. Thank you for this video and for developing the plans with a cut list. This will save me a lot of time and money.
Another excellent and professional project. How long did it take you to build the crib excluding the planning? I also love using dowels for furniture projects they are easy, cheap and you don't need expensive German tools. Good luck with the baby :)
as a proud gramdpa, i have the honor to build 2 cribs so far. and on top it i get to build 3rd one now. I really like your design and will by the plans. But we do you find the metal baby matress springs? I had to build something out of wood for the first 2 cribs. Awesome video.
Buying already milled hardwood. Wanted to paint this white and the sales guy asked if I wanted to do poplar vs oak. Would this be a mistake? He made this recommendation as oak is twice as expensive per foot and harder to get right now. I bought these plans too!
Poplar is what I usually use for painted projects 👍🏽 with oak you’d still be able to see all the open wood grain through the paint. So unless that’s the look you want, use poplar for a smooth finish
I know it. Then I’d have to hear people complain about me using it in the comments though. I don’t film everything so I’ll definitely be getting one though haha
It’s really just personal preference man. Typically I do prefer rift or quarter sawn but with a finish like the Rubio that I used, I really like how it looked on the flat sawn
Hey! Great build and video! I enjoy all your stuff. My wife and I are having our first kid in June and I’m going to attempt to build this crib. I went ahead and bought your plans online. Question… For the rail and stile cuts… I have a router, but don’t have a router table nor do I have room for one in my garage. What would you suggest doing as some sort of tongue/groove alternate? Something that can be done without a router table seeing that I’m a woodworking noob ha
Is there anyway to get those joints on the panel without having the bench? I don't own one, and don't think I can afford one. Could I get a similar result with thicker panels and dowels?
Hi John - these are great plans! I am able to do a 3 panel crib instead of a 5 panel like you have on the plans - I came across an old table built out of solid 1-1/2 " oak! Looks like it was made using hand tools... anyway, i have it disassembled and if i can get it halved i will be able to make most of the crib out of it! My question is do you have any reason i should make 4 or 5 panels instead of 3? Anything i should look out for? Thanks!
Hey John, I bought your baby bed plans and I need a router table. I do hobby woodworking and didn't want to buy a freestanding and was wondering how you like your Bosh router table and what type of router are you using on it.
I am building this crib now for my first grandchild due in Jan 2024. The plans are great, and just the math involved in the slat layout was worth the cost of the plans! Making it out of cherry, with Bourbon colored Rubio. I will probably use a router on the top caps to put a profile on them and also rout some grooves on the legs just for some visual appeal and to make it one of a kind. Thanks for the work you put into this!
You gotta send me some pictures of that, sounds beautiful!
yes please send me a link would love to see this!
A supremely well built crib to be passed down for generations, well done sir!
Thank you I appreciate it!
Building crib for my first grandchild. The plans were great. Made it out of cherry. I used the Rockler beadlock jig instead of dowels turned out great. Making the dresser next thank you.
Awesome!!
Every project looks perfect. You definitely have a gift from God John. Keep building!
Thanks I appreciate that!
I built my daughter’s crib thanks to your plans and video! I changed the headboard a bit and made it so it can eventually turn into a regular bed too. It turned out amazing!
Awesome!!
Care to share the modifications?
I built my daughters crib using plans purchased off your site. It turned out great! It was the star of the baby shower for all the guys.
Awesome!!
This came out so F'in good! I just build my sons crib and it was a struggle with keeping to the guidelines of safety with the slats but it was so much fun...doesn't look as good as this one though!
That’s awesome though man! 👊🏼
just finished building this for my daughter. used black walnut for the frame and cherry for the panels. It turned out so sweet. I also used brass rods to join the top rails to the sides
your project files were accurate and the video was helpful
That sounds awesome!!
A labor of love. Congratulations.
Thank you!
Great job! That wood looks great in that room.
🙌🏼🙌🏼
Bought the plans for this early this morning. My second plans from you. My 4th child is due January 2025!!! Thank you!
Congratulations! And thank you!
Wow, learned something new. Didn't know Bessy had those clamp extensions.
Super handy!
Yeah I can never get over how great all your work is. Lol great work and you take care as well.
Haha I appreciate that man!
I built this crib and it tuned out amazing! This video and the instructions were very helpful
Awesome!!
Absolutely gorgeous!! Love the color of this wood! ❤️
Thank you!
Great looking project. I like the jig for doweling.
Thanks for watching!!
Your amazing. You just make it look so easy when we all know it's not.
Thanks I appreciate that!
Another great build! The crib will be something to treasure. My dad built a crib/toddler bed/regular bed combo for my daughters when I was in the Navy. #2 is in college and has the bed headboard/footboard in her room now. Well done! Thoughts and prayers to you and your family!
That’s awesome! I plan on making the other convertible pieces as they’re needed for this too
@@JohnBuildsIt Do the plans have the convertible pieces in it?
Great job need to build one also for my granddaughter
It’s a fun project!
Fantastic build! Very detailed. Your use of clamping clamps to hold things vertical is genius!
Thank you!!
Built this from your plans with red oak turned out great. Thanks
Awesome!!
What a beautiful job! 👍🏼
Thank you!!
Great job. Looks fantastic against the green wall. I really appreciate that your build techniques are very accessible for us guys and gals watching at home. Unfortunately, I was not in a position to build my twins' cribs 15 years ago. But my father in law did buy us store bought convertible day beds and the flexibility was super handy and we used them for years and years. Very smart move on your part. I still have the metal frames, I hung them from the garage ceiling and store scrap lumber in one and various items in the other.
That’s awesome! I’m hoping these will be in the family for a very long time too. Thanks for watching!
What an awesome build. You did a fantastic job and you now have an heirloom piece that can be passed down to future generations. Bravo!
Thanks man!!
Looks great! Congratulations and God Bless!
Thank you!!
wow! amazing work!
Thank you!!
Amazing! let me confirm the design with my wife and I'll pick up the plans.
Thanks for the very detailed video, and even more so, THANK YOU SO MUCH for offering the plans available for purchase! Your design jives very well with what I had in mind, and the low cost of the pdf was a no-brainer,. That saved me hours of figuring and I'm very grateful for that! Like you, I'm working with rough sawn white oak. For a little extra flair, I am planning to use walnut for my headboard panels. I happen to have a little walnut laying around, and I think it's a cool contrast against the white oak. I've done a bit, but not a lot, of woodwork the past couple years, and this will be my first project incorporating rail and stile joinery, so very much looking forward to the opportunity to try something new! I got my legs glued up tonight and will be moving on along soon! If our OBGYN is right, I've got about 7.5 months do finish up the project!
Awesome man! Someone else actually built it with white oak and walnut too. I had never seen that combo before but it looked really cool!
Nice work, sir. My granddaughter is on the way, and she will definitely have a Grandpa-made crib. Thanks for the inspiration.
Awesome!!
Magnificent work once again
Thank you!!
Thanks for the inspiration and plans. Just finished crib and dresser and they are awesome!
Awesome!! 👊🏼
This is a beautiful build and I am sure the one build you will never forget. I will be keeping this in mind for what is hopefully something I get to build soon 🙏
Absolutely! Thank you!
Great job as always sweet enjoy keep up the fine wood working
Thank you! 👍🏽
Magnificent work 👍
Thank you!
Just purchased the plan so I can make one for my eldest son's first baby and my first grandchild
Awesome!! Enjoy the build!
Turned out real nice...great job!
Thank you!!
Real nice. Great job.
Thank you!
well done John!
Thanks!! 🙌🏼
Great work and production!
Thanks Jeff!
Well done . Great heirloom !
Thank you!
Amazing as always
Thank you!
Very very nice John ! Excellent video as always .
Thank you!
Hey John, terrific video and I really liked the design. I am tackling this project for my first grandchild using some really, really, really rough cut slabs from a buddy who had a few large sugar maples come down several years ago. Another buddy milled them up into the slabs. Took quite a while to mill up the components using my DYI benchtop equipment, planer, jointer, router flatting jig. I was planning on using mortise and tenon joinery for the slats but, being the novice that I am, forgot to add the 2 x 3/4 length adder for the tenons and cut the slats to your specs. Going the dowel route now as I don't have any more of the local maple. Excellent job on the plans too. Must of taken a huge amount of time to include that detail. Cheers
Thanks Tom! Send me some pics when you’re done! Bet that maple is going to look great
Awesome work John. I'm going to check with my expecting daughter to see if she'd like me to make her a crib. I'll be buying plans once she gives me the green light. Thanks for the project!!
Awesome! Enjoy the build!
Awesome build, the crib looks amazing. Thanks for sharing mate 👍
Thanks man!
Just purchased the plans! I'm making a few modifications but looking forward to using your work as a reference. Great build!
Awesome, thanks for the purchase!
Beautiful job as always John!
Thanks man!
So pretty! 😍😍
🙌🏼🙌🏼
Really admire your style. This and the dresser are stunning! Congrats on the new baby! Keep up the great work!
Thank you!!
Look amazing!! I just purchased the plans and can't wait to start on this!
Awesome, thank you!
Just finished the build following your plans, it was fun, lot of lumber planing, I did my rails/stiles with table saw, one thing I struggled with was leg hole layout, I ended up setting it together to orient hole locations, had I done that first I'd have saved some time. I'm having an issue is finding a used frame that fits dimensions, I ended up at 27-1/2"W x 51-3/4"L, couple frames I've found are around a half inch larger, may just build one to fit. Thanks for the plans, nice job. Your dresser is next, my third grandchild is due in Feb. 👍
Awesome man! Bummer about the frame. All the ones I checked were smaller, but the mounting arms could be flexed out to bolt on. Interesting that you’re finding some too big!
@@JohnBuildsIt 28 x 52 is what one person told me, most of the cheap cribs are not very close to me, so I’m asking them to measure for me before making a 45 minute drive for a 40 dollar crib.
I’ve decided to build one, I have some hard maple that would work great.
Cost = 0, just my time
I bought the plan and built one for our first grandchild due in April
Awesome, and congratulations!!
Brother, I love this! I wish I still had my ship. My wife is due in 6 weeks!!!
Aw man, congratulations!
@@JohnBuildsIt thanks! Super excited
Amazing build!
Thank you!
Awesome job!
Thank you!
Fabulous build John. Once again your level of craftsmanship, attention to detail and explanation/delivery are all spot on. There is no doubt that you are among the elite here on YT and your content is a pleasure to watch. Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into your videos. All the best to you and your family. God Bless.
Thanks a lot for the kind words Mark I appreciate it!
It's perfect!!
Thanks 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Great build as always love your stuff….
Thanks man! 👊🏼
Hi John - very informative crib building video and plans - except for one glaring omission = accelerator for the starbond product! Its virtually useless without it and was omitted from your plans! Oter than that - great crib!
The Starbond still cures the same, just not as fast without accelerator
JBI, as always, I admire what your superb talents and your great quality tools produce!! That sturdy white oak is beautiful in this timeless design. And, it's wise of you to have wide, flat caps on top rails...which should deter teethings 😆 on this heirloom masterpiece. Will you be attaching non-skid caps, or place a rug beneath? You know, for when lil' guy goes trampoline time on it .🏆🏋️♂️ 🤣
It’s pretty heavy but that’s a good idea with the non slip feet, we’ll see if I have to! Haha
Using this for some money gremlin i bought online 🙏
Great project, particularly because this one has more than one function! It can convert to a daybed when the crib part is no longer necessary. I appreciate that you look at options\alternatives to joinery solutions. Rather than with mortise & tenon, or investing in a Domino, you chose using dowels and accomplished equally satisfying results! Nice work!
Thanks man! Eventually I’ll make some side rails and turn it into a toddler bed too when needed!
My plans as well
@@JohnBuildsItanything for the conversion yet?
Nice job
Thanks!
Have you ever considered a Dowelmax Great tool! Awesome build. I’ve done two cribs, both convertible , one is now a full size bed, the other will be converted to a toddler bed soon.
Awesome! Plan on converting this to a bed too, but I’ll soak up all the time until then! Haha
Would love a shop tour
I think I will later this year👍🏽
Thanks for the plans, they are really nice, any way i could convert them to metric?
Yo! Do a video on how you keep that jointer looking new!
Just paste wax every couple weeks👍🏽
Super 👍 Есть чему поучиться!
Thanks!
John, I purchased your plans and am going to build 2 of these cribs for my twin grandchildren who will arrive soon. I do not have a drill press. Is a drill block sufficient for this job, or should I get a portable drill guide? (I've never used a drill guide . . . do they work well for drilling into the edge of a board?) I simply don't have room for a drill press in my very small shop. Thank you for this video and for developing the plans with a cut list. This will save me a lot of time and money.
I really like the milescraft drillblock and definitely all you need! 👍🏽
I need the plans!
Hi John. How does this convert to a youth bed?
Another excellent and professional project. How long did it take you to build the crib excluding the planning? I also love using dowels for furniture projects they are easy, cheap and you don't need expensive German tools. Good luck with the baby :)
Thank you! I think I only worked on it like 3 days, maybe 4. One was a very late night though haha
How did you apply the Rubio to the slats and all the other parts that aren’t large flat pieces?
Just rub on with a white scotchbrite pad
This turned out beautiful! I bought your plans, and I'm about to build it. Can you tell me about how long it took you to build it?
I don’t remember. Honesty goes pretty quick though 👍🏽
Whats the price fora crib like that?
as a proud gramdpa, i have the honor to build 2 cribs so far. and on top it i get to build 3rd one now. I really like your design and will by the plans. But we do you find the metal baby matress springs? I had to build something out of wood for the first 2 cribs. Awesome video.
We bought a used crib off Facebook marketplace for like $20 and used the frame
Buying already milled hardwood. Wanted to paint this white and the sales guy asked if I wanted to do poplar vs oak. Would this be a mistake? He made this recommendation as oak is twice as expensive per foot and harder to get right now. I bought these plans too!
Poplar is what I usually use for painted projects 👍🏽 with oak you’d still be able to see all the open wood grain through the paint. So unless that’s the look you want, use poplar for a smooth finish
When are you gonna break down and get a Domino??! Haha man, you make some fantastic furniture, a Domino would save you so much time and headache.
I know it. Then I’d have to hear people complain about me using it in the comments though. I don’t film everything so I’ll definitely be getting one though haha
Ok. I have the plans. Time to get going. I have a mixture of white oak, mostly flat sawn. Is it worth trying to go with rift sawn in your opinion?
It’s really just personal preference man. Typically I do prefer rift or quarter sawn but with a finish like the Rubio that I used, I really like how it looked on the flat sawn
Hey John great video .. roughly can you tell the average Joe how much in specialized machinery they have to spend to build this baby bassinet..
A table saw, drill and dowel jig could really be all you’d need to get it done 👍🏽
How do you like the Bosch router table?
So good for the price, can’t beat it!
Please can you make list of tools what I need well I am planning to build for my first child
Everything I used in the video is linked in the video description
This is beautiful. Does it convert to a toddler bed and then a full size bed?
Yea I’ll make the rails when we get to that point!
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Also any ideas where to make things like this and not own so many tools meaning rent a place with tools like with the tools etc
I would just google for maker spaces or community shops. Schools often have times you can use their shops as well
Hey! Great build and video! I enjoy all your stuff. My wife and I are having our first kid in June and I’m going to attempt to build this crib. I went ahead and bought your plans online. Question… For the rail and stile cuts… I have a router, but don’t have a router table nor do I have room for one in my garage. What would you suggest doing as some sort of tongue/groove alternate? Something that can be done without a router table seeing that I’m a woodworking noob ha
You can just make the tongues and grooves on a table saw if you have one? 👍🏽
@@JohnBuildsIt Yep, I have a small portable craftsman one. I’ll need to TH-cam the T&G process as well ha. Thanks man. Hope you had a Merry Christmas!
Is there anyway to get those joints on the panel without having the bench? I don't own one, and don't think I can afford one. Could I get a similar result with thicker panels and dowels?
Without a router? You could make the tongue and grooves on a table saw
What kinda wood did you use for this project?
White oak
Nice! By the way, love the color of the accent wall - what is it?? We definitely want to use it for our nursery 👌🏼
Hemlock! I believe it’s a Pittsburgh/PPG color
John could you tell me where you got your lumber from, I would really appreciate it
Just a small hardwood supplier local to me
Be sure to get your crib mattress frame in advance of building this. John's plans may not fit your standard crib frame.
Hi John - these are great plans! I am able to do a 3 panel crib instead of a 5 panel like you have on the plans - I came across an old table built out of solid 1-1/2 " oak! Looks like it was made using hand tools... anyway, i have it disassembled and if i can get it halved i will be able to make most of the crib out of it! My question is do you have any reason i should make 4 or 5 panels instead of 3? Anything i should look out for? Thanks!
I did the 5 sections so I could just use 1 board for the panels, instead of gluing wider boards together. That’s all!
Hey John, I bought your baby bed plans and I need a router table. I do hobby woodworking and didn't want to buy a freestanding and was wondering how you like your Bosh router table and what type of router are you using on it.
Can’t beat the Bosch for the price! I have the Bosch 2.25hp router in it
Thanks John
Bro, quick question, what's a good power tools brand for beginners?
The best you can afford man! Ryobi stuff is pretty impressive nowadays, or go up to Dewalt or Milwaukee if you can
What size mattress are these plans for? I think this is the design I am going to go with for our baby boy we are expecting in June. I love the design!
Here’s the one we used!
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Do you plan to turn the front and back into head/foot boards later on? Cosidering buying the plans, turning into a bed later on might be pretty easy.
I’ll probably just use the headboard but yep!
Where do you find/buy your white oak?
Just a local hardwood dealer
What kind of trim router was that?
Milwaukee m18
I like that lumber drying/storage rack! What is it made from on the rack parts? (size) Thanks!
The lumber rack is the Bora lumber rack. The other rack is my drying rack for finishing. They’re just 1.5” strips of plywood, 48” long I believe
@@JohnBuildsIt Thanks it was the drying rack I was seeing. Very cool! I need to make one.
Is there a plan I can purchase for making this baby bed?
It’s linked in the description 👍🏽 or just head to johnbuildsit.com