I love the look of this one, Hailey and I loved watching you build it. I enjoyed listening to you share at the end of the video. Listening to you made me feel that I was getting to know you. For me, TH-cam is about the personalities of the makers/creators whom I follow. I often tell my wife that I choose to follow people whom I would like to have as neighbors and friends. Thanks for sharing. I enjoy you so much.
Thanks, Eddie! I credit this one as my first real toe-dip into furniture making. And I appreciate you saying that - I tend to feel really uncomfortable in front of the camera!
@@HonestWorkDesigns You should not feel awkward in front of the camera. You're charming. Just follow the title of your channel.....Be honest. The viewers will love you.
Love this! Gonna be a great grandpa again in September. I just might build this for her. The only thing I would have done different is round all the corners. Great build!
Congrats, Roger! I’d also recommend a locking pin that can slide through the base into the basket some how to allow the bassinet to lock into place in case mom or dad don’t want to keep swinging the basket! I think a easy removable dowel could do the trick!
I know this video is pushing two years old, i am building a cradle for my son, they are expecting their first in August. I wanted to tell you i was quite impressed with your skill and abilities to get this thing built. Would love to work with you on projects, so nice to see a lady that can woodwork.
Nice job on a complex project. For clamping up wide panels, one useful tip is to use cauls above and below the panel. They're similar to the boards you used but work better. You can buy them, or make your own, they're easy to make and help alot to keep the panel flat.
George Oliver, thanks so much for the insight! I’m definitely going to look into those. I’ll likely make them, but do you have a preferred brand you think I should also look into?
I don't, I've always made my own. I do remember seeing a plastic resin caul, which sounded nice because over time it wouldn't warp in the shop (easy to happen if they're not stacked and stickered straight), but I can't recall the brand name at the moment.
Awesome build. Best part is the ball bearings to reduce friction. I believe in diy to be more than adequate for safety rather than the online stuff. Also can you send the details of the ball bearing set
great video, It is always nice to make something for the ones you love and to know that your handiwork will be a part of their lives :) The only thing that put me off a bit was the use of the shelving brackets on the underside support. I get why you did it, the thing is going to be carrying precious cargo after all, but seeing as you painted the frame, it would have been a cleaner look to screw through from the outside of the frame and then fill, sand and paint. Keep up the good work!
ryandotdee thanks so much, man! And can I just say, i totally agree about the brackets! I too was gutted to use them. The problem was that low, single point connection. It’s getting into math and physics that is above my pay grade, but it seemed like no matter how strongly I connected the given pieces, if I didn’t spread the load out to a higher center of gravity, this thing was going to wobble. Even when I tested with clamps holding the pieces tight, it would rock ...and not in the way we’d want! Haha If I were to go back and do it now, I think I would have made the stretchers wider and tried some type of through tenon with a longer pin to help add support higher up... Or maybe create a slight triangle with the panels and stretchers? I’m open to ideas too!
Is there a place I can find the measurements for this project? I would like to build this for my daughter. She is pregnant with her first child and would love to gift her this at her baby shower! Thanks for any help you could provide...
@@shelbypatterson6582, haha! Thanks, girl! As long as my projects come out looking better than me, I'm happy :) and 400! WOOT WOOT! Thanks for making that milestone happen!
tihspeed71, thanks so much! I’ll toss them in the ol’ amazon cart, asap! I had these crappy bar clamps below, but couldn’t get them to tighten at all for whatever reason. Last time I skimp on clamps, for sure! Thanks again! Do you have a particular brand you prefer?
@@HonestWorkDesigns I'm sure you've figured it out by now but in case it helps anyone just getting into it: www.amazon.com/Bessey-BPC-H12-2-Inch-Style-Clamps/dp/B0012YOC0W these work well, you have to buy the pipe separately. Clamping something that is rigid and flat to the top and bottom (in multiple areas so you don't twist rather than cup) of the work piece also helps - use a _ton_ of clamps.
Were you able to purchase a double with mattress for your bassenet or did you make one. Could you give the length and width dimensions please. Enjoyed your video, really impressed with what you made with basic tools. Well donee!
Hi mike! I just bought a foam pad from Michael’s and wrapped baby blanket fabric around it. I believe the dimensions were in the neighborhood of 25 x 30 inches - being wondered than it is long.
I really like the design, and I'm sure the ball bearings are a lot smoother than some of the other builds I've see just using a dowel. Did you end up incorporating a means of immobilizing it when the rock is not needed? Like just a pin?
Thanks, Shawn! I haven’t gotten around to it yet actually... the twins grew out of it and it got put in the attic until another day - but I do have a plan! Just a simple oak dowel with maybe a cross pin or leather handle pull that would sit through the bed of the basket and upright panel to keep it in place. One day! Haha
Thanks so much! And sure - I can share the sketchup file with you. Just shoot me an email: honestworkdesigns@gmail.com! Full disclosure, might take me minute to find the file, and upload/download speeds are pretty slow here in Congo, but I’ll get it to you as quick as I can!
One tip i can give you is that you are using way too many dowels. Glue joints done properly are stronger than the wood. The dowel can help with strength, but the amount of surface are you are gluing is going to make up for that. The dowel should be used for alignment only in this instance. Two per joint is plenty. I see you are using titebond. I literally sat through an hour seminar today from one of the engineers from titebond today. Check your joint bond ability by placing a drop of water on the jointed surface. If that water spreads out and causes the wood to be wet beyond the spot of the initial drop within a minute, you have a good glue surface. Remember, glue like titebond is about 50% water. That water is what moves the solids in the wood. After that, remember that you are looking for intimate contact between boards. Yes, that is the technical term. Don't squeeze the joint dry, and don't bridge gaps with glue. I work in industrial settings, so pipe clamps are my enemy, but in this instance, they are your friend. Invest in them. The more the better. If you follow this, you will get better quality glue ups and save a lot of head aches.
I don't know how you know all this wood working. God has gifted you! God bless you and your craft! 24:05
I love the look of this one, Hailey and I loved watching you build it. I enjoyed listening to you share at the end of the video. Listening to you made me feel that I was getting to know you. For me, TH-cam is about the personalities of the makers/creators whom I follow. I often tell my wife that I choose to follow people whom I would like to have as neighbors and friends.
Thanks for sharing. I enjoy you so much.
Thanks, Eddie! I credit this one as my first real toe-dip into furniture making.
And I appreciate you saying that - I tend to feel really uncomfortable in front of the camera!
@@HonestWorkDesigns You should not feel awkward in front of the camera. You're charming. Just follow the title of your channel.....Be honest. The viewers will love you.
Thanks for the encouragement, Eddie :)
Love this! Gonna be a great grandpa again in September. I just might build this for her. The only thing I would have done different is round all the corners. Great build!
Congrats, Roger! I’d also recommend a locking pin that can slide through the base into the basket some how to allow the bassinet to lock into place in case mom or dad don’t want to keep swinging the basket! I think a easy removable dowel could do the trick!
Stain dowels in a soaked sock. Works every time!
I know this video is pushing two years old, i am building a cradle for my son, they are expecting their first in August. I wanted to tell you i was quite impressed with your skill and abilities to get this thing built. Would love to work with you on projects, so nice to see a lady that can woodwork.
Thanks, Jay! And congrats!
Cool! Good tutorial and nice design!
Nice job on a complex project.
For clamping up wide panels, one useful tip is to use cauls above and below the panel. They're similar to the boards you used but work better. You can buy them, or make your own, they're easy to make and help alot to keep the panel flat.
George Oliver, thanks so much for the insight! I’m definitely going to look into those. I’ll likely make them, but do you have a preferred brand you think I should also look into?
I don't, I've always made my own. I do remember seeing a plastic resin caul, which sounded nice because over time it wouldn't warp in the shop (easy to happen if they're not stacked and stickered straight), but I can't recall the brand name at the moment.
Okay, gotcha! I’m gonna do some internet digging on these; thanks again for the point in the right direction!
Score a bearing on the outside with a hacksaw to prevent slip and paint the backside with LockTight to seat for ever
Dude. That turned out really nice.
EvaBongoria, thanks a bunch! It was a healthy challenge for sure, but I’m pretty happy with the finished product, too!
Awesome build. Best part is the ball bearings to reduce friction. I believe in diy to be more than adequate for safety rather than the online stuff. Also can you send the details of the ball bearing set
Nice Job! Really impressive! Keep it up!!! 😉
Thank you 🙌🏻
Very nice job, looks great 👍. 🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thanks, Clinton!
I'm really happy to see another video from you, your craftsmanship and video-style is of the highest caliber.
j6751, thanks so much, my friend! I really appreciate it!
great video, It is always nice to make something for the ones you love and to know that your handiwork will be a part of their lives :) The only thing that put me off a bit was the use of the shelving brackets on the underside support. I get why you did it, the thing is going to be carrying precious cargo after all, but seeing as you painted the frame, it would have been a cleaner look to screw through from the outside of the frame and then fill, sand and paint.
Keep up the good work!
ryandotdee thanks so much, man!
And can I just say, i totally agree about the brackets! I too was gutted to use them.
The problem was that low, single point connection. It’s getting into math and physics that is above my pay grade, but it seemed like no matter how strongly I connected the given pieces, if I didn’t spread the load out to a higher center of gravity, this thing was going to wobble. Even when I tested with clamps holding the pieces tight, it would rock ...and not in the way we’d want! Haha
If I were to go back and do it now, I think I would have made the stretchers wider and tried some type of through tenon with a longer pin to help add support higher up... Or maybe create a slight triangle with the panels and stretchers? I’m open to ideas too!
Where were the shelf brackets used. I can’t see in the video, the underside supports look like the are attached by pocket screws?
Is there a place I can find the measurements for this project? I would like to build this for my daughter. She is pregnant with her first child and would love to gift her this at her baby shower! Thanks for any help you could provide...
Holy cow girl this is gorgeous!! How do you create such a beautiful piece and still look adorable the whole time?
*side note I was the 400th subscriber!!
@@shelbypatterson6582, haha! Thanks, girl! As long as my projects come out looking better than me, I'm happy :) and 400! WOOT WOOT! Thanks for making that milestone happen!
More clamps, this time on both sides of a glue up...pipe clamps are cheap and strong...subbed, loved the project
tihspeed71, thanks so much! I’ll toss them in the ol’ amazon cart, asap! I had these crappy bar clamps below, but couldn’t get them to tighten at all for whatever reason. Last time I skimp on clamps, for sure! Thanks again! Do you have a particular brand you prefer?
@@HonestWorkDesigns I'm sure you've figured it out by now but in case it helps anyone just getting into it:
www.amazon.com/Bessey-BPC-H12-2-Inch-Style-Clamps/dp/B0012YOC0W these work well, you have to buy the pipe separately. Clamping something that is rigid and flat to the top and bottom (in multiple areas so you don't twist rather than cup) of the work piece also helps - use a _ton_ of clamps.
Great
Thank you, Rohit! 🙏🏼
You're so talented!
Aw thanks, Shawna! I think master of trial and error might be more apt, though! Haha
On clamping to avoid cupping clamp from top and bottom sides with equal pressure.
^this, also to add to this dont put too much pressure on the clamps as in dont clamp the hell out of it!
Lovely designed work! quite a long video, but soothing to watch! keep up with the good work!
Thanks so much, Andale Andersch!
Nice work. Liked the push sticks : )
Superb fabulous ur work. If u were in my country them i would come 2 u 2 take training from u .....loved ur work really
Thanks so much, Shaurya! 🙏🏼
Were you able to purchase a double with mattress for your bassenet or did you make one. Could you give the length and width dimensions please. Enjoyed your video, really impressed with what you made with basic tools. Well donee!
Hi mike! I just bought a foam pad from Michael’s and wrapped baby blanket fabric around it. I believe the dimensions were in the neighborhood of 25 x 30 inches - being wondered than it is long.
I really like the design, and I'm sure the ball bearings are a lot smoother than some of the other builds I've see just using a dowel.
Did you end up incorporating a means of immobilizing it when the rock is not needed? Like just a pin?
Thanks, Shawn! I haven’t gotten around to it yet actually... the twins grew out of it and it got put in the attic until another day - but I do have a plan! Just a simple oak dowel with maybe a cross pin or leather handle pull that would sit through the bed of the basket and upright panel to keep it in place. One day! Haha
👏👏👏👏
I run my dowels through a pencil sharpener. They stick tight!
What ball bearings did you use?
What a lovely piece of work !!! Amazingly done. Is it possible to have access to the plan drawings?
Thanks so much!
And sure - I can share the sketchup file with you. Just shoot me an email: honestworkdesigns@gmail.com!
Full disclosure, might take me minute to find the file, and upload/download speeds are pretty slow here in Congo, but I’ll get it to you as quick as I can!
Is the email address still valid as I would like to ask you if it is possible to have a copy of the sketchup cutting list. Regards
Awesome how do I order 1
Something like this would be a commission depending on where you are located. Send me an email and we can chat more! HonestWorkdesigns@ GmailDOTcom
How fit in ball bearing in wooden
I really enjoy plans from woodprix.
Good plans to me. Thx
One tip i can give you is that you are using way too many dowels. Glue joints done properly are stronger than the wood. The dowel can help with strength, but the amount of surface are you are gluing is going to make up for that. The dowel should be used for alignment only in this instance. Two per joint is plenty. I see you are using titebond. I literally sat through an hour seminar today from one of the engineers from titebond today. Check your joint bond ability by placing a drop of water on the jointed surface. If that water spreads out and causes the wood to be wet beyond the spot of the initial drop within a minute, you have a good glue surface. Remember, glue like titebond is about 50% water. That water is what moves the solids in the wood. After that, remember that you are looking for intimate contact between boards. Yes, that is the technical term. Don't squeeze the joint dry, and don't bridge gaps with glue. I work in industrial settings, so pipe clamps are my enemy, but in this instance, they are your friend. Invest in them. The more the better. If you follow this, you will get better quality glue ups and save a lot of head aches.
B & B Machinery Co, again, Thank you so much for this insight! Incredibly helpful and I can’t wait to apply it to future projects with better lumber!