Very nice work and it maybe because we have better glues now, but I was taught and it’s over 30 years now to do a haunched tenon. It leaves a lot more meat in the wood at the top of your mortise cut. But as I say good glues are stronger than the wood, so well cut joints, glued well will work above and beyond
the amazing thing about thos build is that it was full of mortises and tenons. I've always wanted to build one but my means limits me of the tools needed. I've been searching online for a low to no-budget hand tool just like in the ancient days with the precision of modern day tools.
I know this video is several years old, but I am in the process of trying to come up with a plan to build a crib myself and really like your design! Wondering if you have the plans for yours? I'd be really interested in purchasing them from you.
I just found your channel, and I'm super excited! A crib is such a rewarding project isn't it? I too build one a few years ago. It's so much fun to see it used day in, and day out! Nice work. Subscribed!
What size bit did you use on your plunge cut router? And what size slat fit into that hole? It was a pretty flush fit with the round-over bit on the slat - looking to achieve the same thing.
I purposely sized the tenons to 1/32 under 3/8" and then used a 3/8" router bit. The slight variations in my stability when routing make for a slightly loose fit. There wasn't much issue with fit, but I would have modified the end of the tenon with a plane/sandpaper to get the fit. It went rather smooth.
@@kirkwoodworking216 and how about the rounded ends of mortise? How did you get the rounded edges of the tenon to be the same radius/contour? I'm curious because I build something similar recently and would love to do it again with M&T. Beautiful build btw!
Thanks! The router bit used for the mortises is a 3/8" diameter bit. I matched it with a 3/16" radius quarter roundover bit amzn.to/39SMNlG (which makes a 3/8" diameter) and passed all the slats through the router table 4 times, once per edge. I find this easier than a half roundover bit, even though it is double the passes, there is no chance of scrapping a piece if you aren't careful. you can see at 10:12
at 15:46 I am drilling large holes with a forsner bit. There are 3 of these hole per corner and they house a 1" oak dowel that the mattress frame sits on. They are placed at heights consistent with the guidelines for crib height. you have to un-screw the front of the crib, drop the dowels a level and then re-assemble but it isn't that bad to do as you are only really doing it 3 times in the use for 1 child. This is a really strong support. i have had my wife laying in the crib with my daughter at one point, no problem. Thanks for the question!
Thank you for posting this video. I have copied your design (somewhat) made changes to the back and sides to add some curves to the top rails as well as contrast on stiles and panel assemblies. The one question remains is what you used for your final spray finish. I was thinking of going with a non toxic butcher block finish but still undecided. Thank you.
I used General Finished High performance Finish. Water based, and non-yellowing because I wanted the Maple to stay very light colored to get the nice contrast. I would recommend a low VOC poly like the High Performance or similar water based to not off-gas and to protect the wood. Butcher block finish is just mineral oil and it does not harden/cure, I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS, as it will eventually rub off onto everything that touches it until it is completely gone and then it is doing no protecting. Mineral oil is safe for a child to touch or even ingest, so no harm there, but it will be messy and ineffective. If you want something natural, try a filtered beeswax that has been applied, allowed to flash, buffed off and then let dry. Try the General Finishes, it is great stuff and goes on smooth if spraying or brushing: amzn.to/3gAK0RC
There are not plans available. There is too much risk when it comes to cribs! I followed the US guidelines and requirements for heights and gaps to make the plans. Sorry!
Guidelines stated no gaps at all in the head board or foot board, solid planks only. Poles only on the front and back. Which I think is crazy cause if the baby cant get its head in between the the sides then it wont be able to in the head board either. Nice job though.
That thing looks awesome! What are the dimensions you used for the height of the bed. My son and his wife are having their first child and I am in the planning stage of building a crib for my soon to be grandchild. I have 7 months to build this thing.
Congrats! There are US national guidlines that have to be met for the sale of cribs, and these include height from crib mattress support to top of the lowest rail. i used these heights to determine how high to make the crib sides, taking into account that i didnt want to put the bottom crib position on the floor... i believe they ended up being right around 34" overall, but i cannot honestly remember. i will try to find a link to the guidelines and link below
I believe the standard is ASTM F1169 - 19 and if you can find it online should get you started in the right direction. there should be pdf's available around.
They are hollow-chisel mortiser bits. Specifically the Powermatic brand set you can find here: amzn.to/2Qx9l1I I am using it in my bench-top hollow chisel mortiser from Rikon: amzn.to/2MGlsWY
They were edge-to-face glued to their appropriate side assembly. so there is some odd overlap, but when the piece is broken apart, the top rail comes with the front, back and both sides. And when assembled, there is a very small seam between them that i attempted to minimize without hurting the fit of the whole piece.
Looking for ideas for my grand baby’s crib. Thanks for sharing.
Very nice work and it maybe because we have better glues now, but I was taught and it’s over 30 years now to do a haunched tenon. It leaves a lot more meat in the wood at the top of your mortise cut. But as I say good glues are stronger than the wood, so well cut joints, glued well will work above and beyond
I can't explain how satisfying this video is. I'm new to woodworking, and hope to be able to do this some day. :)
You don't see that kind of quality work nowadays.......great work !!!! done with pride and love !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks!
@@kirkwoodworking216 Are you going to stream on Twitch again or do you stream elsewhere?
The time commitment needed for streaming is unforgiving and for the sake of my sanity and my family, I am no longer streaming. Sorry!
absolutely out standing build. Thinking of making something for my daughter, very inspiring I love the simple design and clean lines..
the amazing thing about thos build is that it was full of mortises and tenons. I've always wanted to build one but my means limits me of the tools needed. I've been searching online for a low to no-budget hand tool just like in the ancient days with the precision of modern day tools.
really nice touch with the hidden mortise joint..
Thanks!
This is the best crib build. Beautiful work bro.
Good work👏👏👏
Awesome work!
Congrats that looks great, your niece is a lucky girl.
Thanks!
Nice build mate. Full mortise and tenon construction, even on the slats. It won't break any time soon 👍
Cheers!
When I saw the happiness in the kids' eyes, thats it! You made it perfect :-)
hey that's a great build...
me encanto tu trabajo, felicitaciones
I know this video is several years old, but I am in the process of trying to come up with a plan to build a crib myself and really like your design! Wondering if you have the plans for yours? I'd be really interested in purchasing them from you.
I just found your channel, and I'm super excited! A crib is such a rewarding project isn't it? I too build one a few years ago. It's so much fun to see it used day in, and day out! Nice work. Subscribed!
I completely agree, thanks!
This turned out amazing!
I like the solid back, won’t feel like a circus cage so much. I wonder how you allowed for wood movement?
Thanks! The walnut solid panels are floating in the back allowing for movement.
What size bit did you use on your plunge cut router? And what size slat fit into that hole? It was a pretty flush fit with the round-over bit on the slat - looking to achieve the same thing.
Slat thickness was 3/8", Plunge bit size was also 3/8" Diameter, and roundovers were 3/16" radius
How did you get a good fit on the slats M&T joint? Is it exact using just the router or did you need to do anything to the tenon?
I purposely sized the tenons to 1/32 under 3/8" and then used a 3/8" router bit. The slight variations in my stability when routing make for a slightly loose fit. There wasn't much issue with fit, but I would have modified the end of the tenon with a plane/sandpaper to get the fit.
It went rather smooth.
@@kirkwoodworking216 and how about the rounded ends of mortise? How did you get the rounded edges of the tenon to be the same radius/contour? I'm curious because I build something similar recently and would love to do it again with M&T.
Beautiful build btw!
Thanks!
The router bit used for the mortises is a 3/8" diameter bit. I matched it with a 3/16" radius quarter roundover bit amzn.to/39SMNlG (which makes a 3/8" diameter) and passed all the slats through the router table 4 times, once per edge. I find this easier than a half roundover bit, even though it is double the passes, there is no chance of scrapping a piece if you aren't careful. you can see at 10:12
How do you drop it down lower? Did you purchase hardware for that and install it or lower the bed frame into a lower mortise when they get older?
at 15:46 I am drilling large holes with a forsner bit. There are 3 of these hole per corner and they house a 1" oak dowel that the mattress frame sits on. They are placed at heights consistent with the guidelines for crib height. you have to un-screw the front of the crib, drop the dowels a level and then re-assemble but it isn't that bad to do as you are only really doing it 3 times in the use for 1 child.
This is a really strong support. i have had my wife laying in the crib with my daughter at one point, no problem.
Thanks for the question!
Very nice job, although too many machines to replicate it as a hand made crib. @kirkwoodworking, what wood is that dark chocolate one?
Thanks! The darker wood is Black Walnut.
Thank you for posting this video. I have copied your design (somewhat) made changes to the back and sides to add some curves to the top rails as well as contrast on stiles and panel assemblies. The one question remains is what you used for your final spray finish. I was thinking of going with a non toxic butcher block finish but still undecided. Thank you.
I used General Finished High performance Finish. Water based, and non-yellowing because I wanted the Maple to stay very light colored to get the nice contrast. I would recommend a low VOC poly like the High Performance or similar water based to not off-gas and to protect the wood. Butcher block finish is just mineral oil and it does not harden/cure, I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS, as it will eventually rub off onto everything that touches it until it is completely gone and then it is doing no protecting. Mineral oil is safe for a child to touch or even ingest, so no harm there, but it will be messy and ineffective. If you want something natural, try a filtered beeswax that has been applied, allowed to flash, buffed off and then let dry.
Try the General Finishes, it is great stuff and goes on smooth if spraying or brushing: amzn.to/3gAK0RC
@@kirkwoodworking216 Thank you so much for you response. I will definitely give the water based General Finish High Performance a try.
Nice job!
Thanks Man!
Great build! Do you have plans available?
There are not plans available. There is too much risk when it comes to cribs! I followed the US guidelines and requirements for heights and gaps to make the plans. Sorry!
Guidelines stated no gaps at all in the head board or foot board, solid planks only. Poles only on the front and back. Which I think is crazy cause if the baby cant get its head in between the the sides then it wont be able to in the head board either. Nice job though.
What were the measure meant you used for the woods I’m trying to build one
That thing looks awesome! What are the dimensions you used for the height of the bed. My son and his wife are having their first child and I am in the planning stage of building a crib for my soon to be grandchild. I have 7 months to build this thing.
Congrats! There are US national guidlines that have to be met for the sale of cribs, and these include height from crib mattress support to top of the lowest rail. i used these heights to determine how high to make the crib sides, taking into account that i didnt want to put the bottom crib position on the floor... i believe they ended up being right around 34" overall, but i cannot honestly remember. i will try to find a link to the guidelines and link below
I believe the standard is ASTM F1169 - 19 and if you can find it online should get you started in the right direction. there should be pdf's available around.
Thank you so much
Nice work. Could you tell me what & where did you buy the bit you used to make the mortise in the video, time 3:28? ThkQ.
They are hollow-chisel mortiser bits. Specifically the Powermatic brand set you can find here: amzn.to/2Qx9l1I
I am using it in my bench-top hollow chisel mortiser from Rikon: amzn.to/2MGlsWY
U did not show how you joined the 4 ends together
Would you make this for other people?
How did you attach the trim on the top edges?
They were edge-to-face glued to their appropriate side assembly. so there is some odd overlap, but when the piece is broken apart, the top rail comes with the front, back and both sides. And when assembled, there is a very small seam between them that i attempted to minimize without hurting the fit of the whole piece.
Qual o tamanho do berço?
Please wear proper PPE when working with tools/machinery.
Not exactly handmade with all the machinery