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Mark05KR
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Posted - March 7 : 11:22a

The cradle is now occupied!

My Granddaughter Cora was born last Sunday, March 1st. The Wife and I made the trip down to NC within a couple of hours of getting the call. Just got back home last night.

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Posted - March 7 : 1:45p

Congrats!

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Posted - March 7 : 2:38p

Congratulations, Gramps! That's the 2nd cutest girl baby I've ever seen!

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Posted - March 7 : 3:05p

Congrats!! She looks right at home!

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Posted - March 7 : 4:46p

I think you made it too big!

LOL, congrats to you and the fam.

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Posted - March 7 : 5:37p

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I think you made it too big!

LOL, congrats to you and the fam.

She'll grow into it.

Thanks for all the kind words.

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Posted - March 7 : 6:54p

beutiful work done by two families!

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Posted - March 7 : 8:17p

Congrats

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Posted - March 8 : 12:01a

Congrats Grandpa.

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Posted - March 10 : 4:09p

Congrats Mark! Great job on the cradle. Nothing like building a family heirloom. Lol one of these days I'll have time to make something that isnt for sale.

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Posted - March 10 : 4:55p

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Originally posted by offroad250

Congrats Mark! Great job on the cradle. Nothing like building a family heirloom. Lol one of these days I'll have time to make something that isnt for sale.

Jason

One if these days I'll have time to make something that is for sale.

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Posted - March 10 : 10:03p

lol well put mark. Get a chance to pick up some oil color yet? I'm curious to see how you make out

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Posted - March 11 : 8:56a

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lol well put mark. Get a chance to pick up some oil color yet? I'm curious to see how you make out

Funny you should mention that. I did buy some dye and experimented with it a little. But, since the crib I am working on is not finished yet, my Daughter borrowed a crib and changing table from a friend. The crib and changing table are unstained maple. Once she got everything set up in the nursery, she decided that she liked the lighter color better, so the crib will not be dyed after all. It will be wiped with BLO and top coated with Formby's Tung Oil finish, just like the cradle.

I like easy!

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Posted - March 11 : 10:08a

Sweet. Congrats Grandpa.

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Posted - March 11 : 4:31p

Beautiful on both counts! Congrats!

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Posted - March 11 : 10:42p

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I like easy!

lol dont we all!

I'm really curious to see how you make out with the oil color. It's not exactly a common practice.

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Posted - March 12 : 8:29a

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I like easy!

lol dont we all!

I'm really curious to see how you make out with the oil color. It's not exactly a common practice.

Actually, boiled linseed oil is a pretty common finish. It looks almost exactly like pure tung oil, but it is a lot cheaper, easier to find and drys a lot faster. It really makes the grain 'pop', and it is clear, no color added.

A lot of people topcoat the oil with shellac, but I like using the Formby's finish. After the first couple of coats, you can add additional coats without having to scuff up the surface between each. Formby's is an oil/varnish blend with polyurethane, so it is a very hard, protective finish.

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Posted - March 12 : 10:23p

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Originally posted by offroad250

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I like easy!

lol dont we all!

I'm really curious to see how you make out with the oil color. It's not exactly a common practice.

Actually, boiled linseed oil is a pretty common finish. It looks almost exactly like pure tung oil, but it is a lot cheaper, easier to find and drys a lot faster. It really makes the grain 'pop', and it is clear, no color added.

A lot of people topcoat the oil with shellac, but I like using the Formby's finish. After the first couple of coats, you can add additional coats without having to scuff up the surface between each. Formby's is an oil/varnish blend with polyurethane, so it is a very hard, protective finish.

Actually Mark, I was referring to the artists oil color method I described to you before. I am waiting to see how you make out trying to stain something with it.

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Posted - March 13 : 7:53a

Oh! I got ya'. Looking forward to giving that a try.

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Posted - March 15 : 9:46a

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One if these days I'll have time to make something that is for sale.

...then all the fun is gone...

Beautiful work Mark. I'm sure the family will treasure it forever.

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Posted - March 15 : 10:42a

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One if these days I'll have time to make something that is for sale.

...then all the fun is gone...

Beautiful work Mark. I'm sure the family will treasure it forever.

I beg to differ. I make things for sale, but its not my day job. That way I dont have to worry about making a living from it, and therefor can enjoy it.

Jason

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